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THIS WEEK: Bucking Horse Futurity Oct. 18

Published

12 years ago

10/14/2014

There will be a Bucking Horse Futurity this Oct. 18 at Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena in Nocona.
The slate will start at 5 p.m.
The admission fee is $5. Children six years of age and younger are admitted free.
Spectators will witness up-and-coming stars from the bucking horse world compete for cash, prizes and bragging rights.
The Nocona VFW Post Riding Club is the sponsor for the event, which will be sanctioned by the United Bucking Horse Association.
These events draw the interest of stock contractors, looking to bring in horses from faraway locations – such as Canada – and local talent from here. The horses are yearlings through three years old.
The event will include a pony bareback/ranch bronc competition for rides ages 13 years old and under. There will also be a 6-and-under stick bronc contest.
There will be the crowning of a king, ages 13-18 years old, and prince from age eight to 12.
Royalty will be judged on riding a specific horsemanship pattern, cleanliness, ability to handle a horse, knowledge and personality. There will also be an award for the boy who sells the most tickets.
The event will benefit the Montague County Wounded Veterans Program.
For information, call Marie Molsbee at 940-867-0165 or e-mail: noconavfwpost8558ridingclub@gmail.com.

Bucking horse silhouette. (Metro graphic)

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.

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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.

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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.