SPORTS
Nocona wins first district title in 11 years
The Nocona Indians got it done on senior night against Tom Bean to earn the program’s first district title since 2012.
It wasn’t pretty, but the Indians scored in the fourth quarter to ultimately put them ahead for good 27-22 against a tough Tomcats team.
Nocona was coming into the game on cloud nine, having played probably its best game of the season in its win against Tioga the previous week to take sole possession of first place in the district.
The Indians would need to win at least one of their two remaining games to wrap up the district title, but a let down was probably expected after such a high.
Tom Bean came in with two straight wins and a good defense that was hoping to play spoiler in spite of having a postseason ban.
Nocona got things going early as Johnny Stone scored on the team’s first offensive play on a 56-yard run.
Unfortunately, the Indian offense had a down week despite racking up the yards and having more than 400 yards of offense. Three turnovers held the unit back and the passing game, outside of some big plays, was not as efficient as it has been in recent weeks.
Defensively, Nocona’s defense shut down the Tomcats running game, but suffered some busts in the secondary that cost the Indians. Still, the unit forced two turnovers with Carson Peters and Brady McCasland intercepting passes and Oscar Salomon leading the team with 13 tackles.
The Indians found themselves in a unique position as they trailed for the first time heading into the fourth quarter, down 22-21.
Nocona went up as quarterback McCasland finished a drive with a short touchdown run. It was his second rushing touchdown of the game as he led the team with 164 yards on the ground while also completing eight passes for 105 yards and one touchdown to Charlie Fuller.
Up 27-22, the Indian defense had to hold. In the end, it was Caden Gaston who broke-up a potential touchdown pass on fourth down that sealed the win for Nocona. The offense ran the ball out and the Indians celebrated the 27-22 win and the district championship.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
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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