SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Nocona boys win a classic
By ERIC VICCARO
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Friday’s District 3A-9 game between Nocona High School and Bowie will go down as one of the classic contests in the series.
Nocona rolled out to a 15-0 lead early in the first quarter. And Bowie spent the entire game clawing back – taking a brief lead in the game’s final minute – only to see Kameron Hill drain a game-winning 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds to go for a 51-50 victory.
“It was a great ball game, and I am disappointed we didn’t win,” Bowie head coach Doug Boxell said. “We were able to take the lead, but we needed one more stop at the end.”
Nocona head boys’ basketball coach Tyson Mankin said having home court made a difference.
“We are trying to establish a home court advantage in Nocona, and make it very difficult for opposing teams to win here,” Mankin said. “Although this was only our second home game of the season we wanted to make sure we put on a good show for our fans, and we are very happy for all the support we have received at our home games. Our kids really feed off the big and loud crowds.”
Hill has emerged as one of the best players in District 3A-9 this season, and this marks his second game-winning shot of the season.
With the win, Nocona improved to 9-9, 2-1 in 3A-9. Bowie dropped to 12-9, 1-2.
This is proving to be one of the most competitive Conference 3A districts in the state. Bowie could easily be undefeated and Nocona has played well throughout so far, with its only loss by a mere seven points to Holliday. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.
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Nocona’s Kameron Hill (22) has to step over Bowie’s Chase Hall while dribbling on offense during Friday’s District 3A-game. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
Nearly 600 youngsters signed up for this season of youth baseball sports through the BSA. The group celebrated with awards this past week and introduction of all its teams. See all the awards and photos from the night in the mid-week Bowie News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
The 2024 Summer Olympics is just a few weeks away taking place in Paris. The opening ceremonies will be July 26 and are planned to be unique as they take place along the Seine River that flows through Paris. Thomas Bach prepared this op-ed to welcome the world to Paris.
By Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is only days away. The excitement gripping this nation is palpable.
As this unique festival of sport draws closer, we all are feeling that France and the French people are ready to welcome the world’s best athletes with the hospitality and passion for sport for which they are famous all around the world.
Already millions of people have greeted the Olympic flame on its journey around France with a huge wave of enthusiasm. All of us are looking forward to an unforgettable celebration of Olympic sport and French culture in the coming weeks.
Read the full story in the mid-week sports in your Bowie News.
Saint Jo’s Firecracker 5K welcomed 100 runners for its 16th year on July 4th.
According to runsignup.com, Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K saw 100 runners of all ages register to kick off in downtown Saint Jo.
Brayden Willett, 14, Nocona, was the top male finisher with a time of 19:02.6. Sarah Rainey, 35, Saint Jo, was the top female finisher with 21:47.1.
In the male nine and under division, I. Miller, nine, Muenster, repeated his first place win from 2023 with at time of 34:52.8. E. Thomas, eight, no town listed, also repeated her win with a time of 31:58.5.
Emry Raney-Cavnar, 14, Ardmore, OK, won the male 10-14 group and E. Christensen, 11, Decatur, took the female race. In the male 15-19 division Luke Gehrig, 17, Muenster, won, while Sophia Christensen, 15, Decatur, took the ladies’ title.
See all the results and more photos in the weekend Bowie News.
Special appreciation to Jennifer Gaston Panther Photography for use of her photos.
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