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HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Russells are ready for state

Published

11 years ago

05/09/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

The stage is now set for Bowie High School’s No. 1 girls’ doubles tandem comprised of Meagan and Myah Russell.
The pair will compete in the University Interscholastic League state tennis tournament this Tuesday at Mitchell Tennis Center and Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Courts on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station.
Meagan Russell said it truly didn’t “hit” her she would be competing in the state meet until earlier this week.
Myah had a slightly different take.
“It’s amazing,” Meagan said. “It feels good to make state. We’ve worked really hard for this, and we want a medal.”
The Russells are highly active at Bowie High. Meagan plays French horn while Myah is a flutist in the band, with both attaining all-region status and each is a state-level soloist. Myah also is the Spanish Club historian.
One reason why the Russells are so good in doubles tennis: They are twins.
“We’re both aggressive,” Myah said. “We both want this.”
The girls know when each other is upset on the court, and they know how to work it out.
“They both practice hard and they practice a lot,” Bowie head boys’ and girls’ tennis coach David Hall said. “They understand each other. It’s a sister thing. They communicate and encourage each other. They both love the game.” Read more in the weekend Bowie News.

Myah Russell practices her volleying skills during Wednesday’s practice at the Bowie High School tennis courts. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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.

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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.