SPORTS
Softball Roundup
Bowie
The Bowie Lady Rabbits softball team had a tough stretch competing in the Iowa Park tournament last week.
The Lady Rabbits went 0-4 during the three day stretch.
The first game against Petrolia was the closest game as Bowie lost 10-7. Sadie Britt and Chloe Kinney drove in two runs each to lead the team. Kaylie Kinney did strike out nine batters, but gave up 10 hits along with the defense committing six errors.
The next game against Vernon Northside did not go well as Bowie lost 12-0. Chloe picked up the only hit for the Lady Rabbits as they struck out 12 times.
The third game against Muenster was a bit more competitive, but Bowie lost 10-6 with the Lady Hornets scoring seven of their runs in one inning. Kenzie Short led the team with two RBIs in the game.
The final game against Windthorst was 13-5, with the Trojanettes scoring 11 of their runs in the final two innings. Rhyan Carle led Bowie with three RBIs on a triple.
Nocona
The Nocona Lady Indians had a productive time at the Hirschi tournament last week.
The Lady Indians went 2-1 during the three day tournament.
Nocona first beat Wichita Falls High School 10-7 on the first day after three and half innings. Skye Kirby and Katy Barrett each drove in two runs each to lead the team.
Nocona lost its next game against Hamlin 6-2 after three innings. Reagan Phipps and Tobie Cable each drove in one run each. Phipps pitched and allowed no earned runs as the defense had six fielding errors.
The Lady Indians final game against Electra saw Nocona hold on to win 4-3 after five innings. Kirby led the team with one RBI. Phipps allowed two earned runs and struck out eight batters on the mound.
Saint Jo
The Saint Jo Lady Panthers had a good overall tournament competing at Bowie’s JV tournament.
The Lady Panthers went 4-2 competing against some of the bigger area schools JV teams.
Saint Jo first beat Jacksboro 7-6, scoring all of its runs in the final inning to steal the win. Payzlie Cervantes led the team by hitting a grand slam home run to drive in four runs. Maxey Johnson allowed four earned runs on six hits.
The Lady Panthers then blew out tournament host Bowie 14-4. Kayden Skidmore led the team with two RBIs while Cervantes and Johnson each scored three runs each. Cervantes also allowed four earned runs on four hits while striking out seven batters.
The third game saw Saint Jo crush Krum 17-8. Taylor Patrick, Kailynn Faber and Cervantes each drove in three runs each to lead the team. Johnson allowed two earned runs on eight hits.
A rematch against Bowie was did not go much better as Saint Jo won 16-1. Cervantes and Johnson each drove in two runs each to lead the team, with Cervantes scoring four runs. Johnson allowed one hit and no earned runs while striking out three batters.
The final day of the tournament did not go the Lady Panthers way. Saint Jo lost the rematch against Jacksboro 11-1. The final game against 5A Rider also did not go well as the Lady Panthers lost 8-2.
SPORTS
Saint Jo volleyball opens with victory
In its first match since last year’s state semifinal appearance, Saint Jo hosted Bryson Aug. 11 and took a 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 win over the Cowgirls.
The Lady Panthers lost some talent to graduation but have five seniors ready to have a successful season. Savannah Hil, one of the five, got Saint Jo rolling offensively with a four-point serving string, including a pair of aces. Abby Carter’s kill and Kamron Skidmore’s block helped put the Lady Panthers up 5-2 in game one.
Hadleigh Moore added a four-point string of her own to extend the lead to 10-3. Tatum Morman’s pair, helped by a Hill kill, gave Saint Jo a 14-5 lead. Bryson got within five before a Hill 3-pointer, with help by a Carter kill, put the lead back at 18-10.
After an Olivia Johnson kill broke serve, Jordyn O’Neal served up the final five points, with Johnson providing a kill to move things along.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
SPORTS
Lady Indian VB falls in semis at Brock Tourney
Despite being the smallest school in the Brock varsity classic volleyball tournament, the Lady Indians finished 4th out of the eight teams there.
After losing to the host team in its first pool play match Aug. 14 18-25, 14-25 and also to Class 3A Wall 12-25, 8-25, Nocona rebounded to close out pool play with a 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Christoval. Sy Parker had 16 kills and 7 blocks in the three matches. Raylea Bowles had 12 kills, 17 digs and served up three aces. Maddyn Bowles had seven kills and 14 digs while Paige Davis had seven kills and 15 digs. Baylee Thomas added 11 digs.
From the setter spot, Kasi Castro had 20 assists, served up five aces and contributed 14 digs. Leah Meekins added 18 assists and six digs during the three matches.
To open Saturday’s bracket play, the Lady Indians posted a 25-18, 18-25, 26-24, 25-19 win over Fort Worth Christian. Castro staked Nocona to a 2-0 lead in game one. Kills by Parker set up pairs of points from Raylea Bowles and Leah Meekins helped Nocona negate an early deficit and take a 10-9 lead.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
SPORTS
Area teams hit gridiron for scrimmages
County football teams had their first scrimmage of the season Aug. 14 with mixed results.
Forestburg hosted Azle Christian and Victory Christian. Under a new system with new head coach Cori Hayes, the Longhorns looked pretty good in the coach’s eye.
“The first team looked good,” Hayes explained. “Overall we need to work on our pace and blocking assignments and blocking assignments. Overall we looked good for the new regime.”
Forestburg hits the road to scrimmage Newcastle Aug. 21.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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