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DISTRICT 3A-9 VOLLEYBALL: Nocona uses broom

Published

12 years ago

10/25/2014

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

Bowie High School volleyball team was all but eliminated from a Conference 3A postseason berth coming into Tuesday’s match with Nocona.
But, the Lady Rabbits still had plenty to play for, right?
After all, Montague County pride was on the line and Bowie surely wanted to split the season series with Nocona.
That never materialized on Tuesday as Nocona swept Bowie in three sets by scores of 27-25, 25-15, 25-15 in this District 3A-9 match at Nocona Middle School gymnasium. The Lady Indians also had their Senior Night activities.
The win meant Nocona (21-15, 10-2 in 3A-9) still had a chance to tie Henrietta for top spot in the district. The Lady Indians and Lady Bearcats play later today about 3 p.m. in Henrietta.
Bowie (19-19, 4-8) will have Senior Day activities later today at 3 p.m. against flagging City View.
“We played flat the first set, and had some missed serves which slowed the momentum of the game down,” Nocona head coach Tiffany Clay said. “I was proud of the girls for fighting and being mentally tough to finish off the first set with a win.”
Clay said Nocona took advantage of Bowie’s mistakes in the second and third sets, and the Lady Indians also played a more aggressive brand of volleyball.

Bowie’s Addy Cook (left) attempts to put the ball over the net while Nocona’s Payton Ferguson (10) and Makenzie Breeze prepare to block during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 match at Nocona Middle School gymnasium. Click on the image for the complete photo. (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.

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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.