SPORTS

Forestburg opens on road at Tioga

Published

12 years ago

07/01/2014

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Forestburg High School Football Coach Wayne Tuckwell is smart when it comes to the Longhorns’ schedule.
Why? Because Forestburg’s bye week comes right before Conference 1A Division II District 12 play.
On Oct. 10, the Longhorns travel to Harrold for its final non-district game, then their bye arrives.
“Yes, I did it for a reason,” Tuckwell said. “I wanted a week off in case we had any injuries, and get those taken care of.”
In addition, it gives the Longhorns extra time to prepare for the district opener against Montague County rival Gold-Burg, now coached by former Forestburg hand Jay Johnson.
Tuckwell said the game will be a study in contrast with the experienced Bears and the up-and-coming Longhorns.
Woodson and venerable powerhouse Throckmorton also comprise 12-1A. Tuckwell said Throckmorton is a worthy replacement for Newcastle, another strong area 6-man program.
In recent years, Woodson has fallen on hard times. The Cowboys dressed as few as seven players for a game last season.
Shane Mallory takes over as the new boss in Throckmorton, which features bruising 6-foot-6, 225-pound wide receiver Hayden Farquhar.
The non-district schedule features the annual game against 6-Man Division I Saint Jo on Oct. 3. Tuckwell was the Panthers’ offensive coordinator for several years. Read more in the mid-week edition of The Bowie News.

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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.

SPORTS

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.