SPORTS
Indians win game at home 50-41
The Nocona Indians picked up a solid win on Tuesday at home against Iowa Park.
A good second quarter allowed the Indians to get a little of a lead in the second half the Hawks could not make up as Nocona won 50-41.
Coming off of a tough three game losing squid from the Franklin tournament, the Indians needed a good win to get them back on track before heading into their next tournament.
The first quarter saw Nocona come out sharp on offense and led 8-4 after three minutes. Iowa Park was physical and relentless and came back to tie the score at 14-14 heading into the second quarter.
The Indians’ offense kept up its steady pace with great cuts to the basket for close shots. The defense stifled the Hawks for most of the quarter as close contested shots around the basket just would not go in. Nocona led 26-19 at halftime.
Wanting to grow the lead and not let Iowa Park get a full head of steam to make up the difference, the Indians came out of halftime looking great. Nocona scored six points in the first two minutes and led 32-21. The Indians were able to keep that margin for the rest of the quarter as the fourth quarter came and Nocona led 40-29.
The Hawks upped their defensive intensity on the ball. Iowa Park crawled back into the game, but time was running out. After a steal and a layup from the Hawks cut the lead to 44-39 with less than two minutes to go, things looked like they might become dicey for the Indians.
Nocona’s back-up point guard limped off the floor after trying to come back in earlier. Starting point guard Landry McCasland was gassed and beat up from trying to navigate the physical pressure in the second half. Some of the younger and unproven players from the bench had to come in late and contributed in a big way.
With Iowa Park feeling like the momentum in their favor, the Indians broke through the pressure and found Adam Meekins open ahead of the press. The sophomore off the bench knocked in a three-pointer to make it an eight point game 47-39 with a little more than a minute to go that essentially iced the game.
Nocona closed out the game from there with some free throws and good defense to win relatively comfortably 50-41.
The Indians next play at the Jacksboro tournament as they get ready to close out strong before the winter break. Nocona hosts Era at 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 17.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
The Bowie BMX Bike Racing Park hosted its three-day racing weekend last week, culminating with a state qualifier race on June 16 that attracted top riders from across the state. To see more pictures from the event, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
Bowie High School is hosting its second Jackrabbit Tennis Camp of the summer on June 24-26. The camp will be split into two sessions of kids aged 5-8 and those aged 9-14. The younger group will go from 8:30-10 a.m. The older group will follow with the session going from 10 a.m. to noon. The camp will be run by Bowie Coach Dayna Boothe with some help from recent high school tennis players. You can register online if you go to the Bowie ISD Athletics Facebook page and scan a QR code or do it in person on the first day. It will cost $60 per camper. For more information email [email protected].
The Jim Bowie Days festival will feature rodeo action for six straight nights next week at Bowie’s Rodeo Arena.
Action will start on June 24 with 4D barrel racing. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m. and will go until there are no more racers.
They will drag the dirt after every five racers to keep the course fresh. Buckles will be awarded in the 1D, 2D, 3D and 4D divisions.
The event is cash only. To register for the event, text 940-366-2812 on June 24 from 10 a.m. to noon.
You also can show up in person at the announcers booth upon arrival to sign-up.
The youth rodeo events will start at 7 p.m. on June 25-26. The first night will be the speed events which will cover pole racing, barrel racing and goat tying. There will be age categories six-and-under, 7-10, 11-14 and 15-19. No lead lines will be allowed. The entry fee will cost $25.
The second night will be roping events covering, breakaway roping, tie down roping, ribbon roping and team roping. The age categories will be broken up into 13-and-under and 14-19. The entry fee for this night will cost $35.
All around buckles for boys and girls will be awarded to the best performers from events combined from both nights.
To sign-up for the youth rodeo, call Tennile Green at 940-577-9740 on June 24 from 6-9 p.m.
Mutton bustin’ will be both nights as well for kids aged 4-6. Only 15 contestants will be allowed per night.
The main rodeo will start at 7:30 p.m. on the nights of June 27-29. It will be sanctioned by the United Professional Rodeo Association for the seventh year and produced by T-N-T Rodeo Company.
Amateurs can also sign-up as well to compete with the professionals. The books will remain open until 5 p.m. on June 23. To sign-up, use the NextGen phone app.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
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