SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Nocona’s slide continues

Published

10 years ago

10/20/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

The Nocona High School volleyball team had a chance to win during Homecoming weekend, and end a recent losing skid.
The Lady Indians won the first set 25-22; however, Henrietta topped Nocona in four sets by scores of 22-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-20.
Nocona dropped to 15-20 overall, and 3-6 in District 3A-8. Meanwhile, the Lady Cats returned the favor from earlier this season and beat the Lady Indians on their own home court.
“We were aggressive and kept the ball in play (in the first set),” said Nocona head coach Tiffany Clay.
But, Henrietta took control of the match in the second set, won a tight third set and then coasted in the fourth game for the win.
“Their block came around, so we had a hard time putting the ball down,” Clay said. “That gave them second and third attempts. They just capitalized on our mistakes.”
It spoiled a super performance from Payton Ferguson, who served up two aces and has season-highs with 21 kills and 36 digs.
All-state libero Magye Fenoglio served four aces to go with 18 digs. Angel Rhudy was also in double-digit digs with 16, Trystin Fenoglio 15 and Patricia Espinoza 10. Read more in the Oct. 12 Bowie News.

Nocona’s Magye Fenoglio (light jersey) receives a serve during Saturday’s District 3A-8 match between the Lady Indians and Henrietta at Nocona Middle School gymnasium. The Lady Cats won in four games, taking the final three. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

Published

6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Nocona’s volleyball team headed to Bowie for a three-team scrimmage with the host team and Ponder Aug. 7.

Each team played the other two for 30 minutes in the Lady Rabbit gym. Lady Indian Coach Sandy Langford said she thought things went well for a first scrimmage.

“Just like any young team that is trying to find itself in a first scrimmage, We looked really good at times and at others not so much,” Langford said. “We’re forming a new team after losing a lot of seniors.”

Langford said the squad would have one thing go wrong and it would explode into several things. That will need to stop for a successful year in Langford’s mind.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

Rabbit netters beat Graham

Published

6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Bowie’s tennis team is now 3-3 for the non-district campaign with a 1-2 week.

In the Rabbits’ home opener Aug. 5 against Graham, Bowie posted a 13-6 match win with the girls completing a 9-0 sweep.

Jessi Mayfield and Angeles Alvarez won 9-8 (7-4) while Payton Goodwin and Maddie Schwarz were 8-1 winners as were Avery DeWeber and Avery Bonham.

In girl’s singles Willow Seibert won 8-2 in No.1 1 singles. Goodwin and Mayfield were each 8-5 winners. Alvarez posted an 8-1 win. Schwarz won 9-8 (8-5) with Deweber taking an 8-2 decision.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

New Nocona gym nearing completion

Published

2 weeks ago

08/06/2026

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Two major portions of Nocona’s 2023 bond issue are very close to being completed.

The new high school gym should be complete in time for the volleyball team to begin practice there Aug. 1, according to Superintendent Dr. David Waters. Ground on the 22,000 square foot facility was broken on Oct. 18, 2024.

Waters said a punch list meeting with the construction manager was scheduled for earlier this week with final touchups expected shortly afterwards. Fans should be able to enjoy the facility for the volleyball team’s season opener Aug. 11.

Fans will enjoy the new gym from entering the facility which has glass walls, enabling fans to watch the game from the foyer. Once inside the gym itself, there is stadium, chair back seating on the home side allowing for a much more comfortable experience.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.