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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Nocona whips up on Olney

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8 years ago

09/25/2016

Current Nocona High School head coach Brad Keck and Chico sideline boss Lane Wilson once worked together on the staff at Bowie.
Keck and Wilson will square off this Friday as the Indians play host to the Dragons at Jack Crain Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
“We’ve known each other for year,” Keck said. “Lane has done a good job (at Chico).”
Keck complimented Wilson for putting together strong offensive game plans for the Dragons; however, Chico has bolted out of the chute this year without a win through three games.
Chico will run a spread offense and a 3-3 stack defense. That stack defense was, at one point, one of the most used in high school football.
“We’re going to have to block that a little differently,” Keck said. “It takes a certain style of blocking because they’ll stunt and blitz.”
Chico’s offense is primarily predicated on screen passes, which also should keep the rapidly improving Indians on their toes.
Nocona’s offense is off to a great start, which includes last week’s 61-0 pasting at Olney, a team that’s been decimated by injuries this season.

Gordon (2-1) at Forestburg (1-2)

Forestburg quarterback J.D. Moore sizzled throwing the ball in this past Friday’s victory over Weatherford Christian, with 273 yards passing.
Moore will look to continue such good fortune as the Longhorns prepare for their first home game of the year against Gordon. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

Gold-Burg (0-3) at Harrold (0-3)

Many North Texans know the story by now, Harrold’s Olivia Perez decided to play football as a senior to ensure the Hornets would have a season.
Harrold and Gold-Burg have been experiencing the same problems in recent years – a lack of numbers, which in turn means no depth.
Gold-Burg coach Jay Johnson said some depth could return this week, providing doctors clear Billy Rogers’ return. Rogers has been suffering with as concussion.

Northside (1-2) at Saint Jo (0-3)

Saint Jo’s loss to Chillicothe on Friday was tough for Chad Tallon as he watched the Panthers cross inside the opponent’s 15-yard-line five times – but didn’t score. Read more in the Sept. 14 Bowie News.

Marcus Carter brings in a reception for Nocona during Friday’s game at Olney. Carter produced a 100-plus-yard game as a wide receiver for Nocona. The Indians pounded the Cubs 61-0. (Courtesy photo by Susan Breeze)

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Nocona new press box put into place

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3 days ago

07/20/2024

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Nocona got its new press box into place this week at Jack Crane Stadium. The old press box, which was in place for more than 60 years, was taken out in early June and moved to Indian Valley Raceway. The new press box was by the Southern Bleacher Company out of Graham. Athletic Director Black Crutsinger said they looked at a lot of press boxes and decided they liked the one at Lindsay High School and went with that model. Sean Hutson operated the crane from the Hurd Crane Service that put the press box up for Nocona.

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Richey repeats at IFYR

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3 days ago

07/20/2024

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Sunset native Cason Richey (right) and his team roping partner Beldon Cox from Weatherford repeated as the International Finals Youth Rodeo champions last weekend at Shawnee, OK. Richey and Cox won the previous year and were able to complete the repeat by catching three steers in a combined time of 16.6 seconds. Richey is expected to compete attend Texas Tech University this fall and compete on the rodeo team.

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Youth rodeo awards presented

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3 days ago

07/20/2024

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The Chisholm Trail Youth Rodeo presented awards for its summer season this week. Tess Egenbacher won the top cowgirl buckle for the 13-18 age division, which was presented to her by Kyle Bishop. (Courtesy photo)

The Chisholm Trail Youth Rodeo had its awards ceremony this week, giving out plaques and buckles to the top competitors throughout the summer season.
There were four age categories with five events to compete in for the young athletes.
Along with the best results in each event, at the end the overall best cowboy and cowgirl in each age division was awarded as well.
The lead line division, in which an adult helps the young competitors, saw Rylee Stewart win the first in poles, barrel racing and mystery event on her way to win top cowgirl.
Hattie Snow got the fastest time in the flags event and Lany Shupak got the fastest goat time. Riggin Bishop got named the top cowboy in the division.
In the eight-and-under division, Whitley Goins won the top cowgirl and Trell Carpenter won top cowboy. Goins got the fastest times in barrel racing, flags and mystery event. Carpenter got the fastest time in poles and goats.
In the 9-12 age division, Sage Keck won the top cowgirl while Chisum Carpenter won the top cowboy. Keck got the fastest times in four of the five divisions. Only Layna Taylor getting the fastest goat time prevented her from winning in a clean sweep.
In the 13-18 age division, Tess Egenbacher won the top overall cowgirl award.
Kiley McCracken won both the barrel racing and flags event. Emma Strahan won the poles and mystery event. Hadlee Bryan won the goats event.
There was no top overall cowboy in the age division.

To see the times for the winners of each event in all four age categories along with pictures of all of the top cowboys and cowgirls, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.