SPORTS

Rabbits open the curtain

Published

12 years ago

08/19/2014

By BLAKE WOOD
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

Bowie officially began their 2014 campaign Saturday morning, taking on Conference 4A Division II Bridgeport in a scrimmage.
“I told the team before the game I didn’t want turnovers, and I wanted us to stay healthy,” said head coach Dylan Stark. “I knew it wouldn’t be perfect, we saw a few things to work on but we also saw some good things.”
The offensive side looked very consistent, especially with the running game.
“I feel you have to run the football to be successful,” Stark said. “So yes, we’re going to run the ball a lot more this season.”
The defense was stout at the beginning, but began to falter a little late into the scrimmage, giving Bridgeport life. Still, Stark said the defense played well considering the opponent.
“It’s hard to prepare for a scrimmage, because there isn’t any film or playbooks to study from. I still think the defense played well. Sure, we missed a tackle here and there, but we were in the right position.”
The coach said he chose to schedule Bridgeport and Burkburnett because he wanted a challenge.

Cristian Martinez tries to avoid a Bridgeport tackle during Saturday’s scrimmage. (News photo by Blake Wood)

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.

SPORTS

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.