SPORTS

STORM CENTER: I’m ready for football

Published

12 years ago

08/01/2014

Clouds hovered over Montague County on Thursday, lowering temperatures into the 70s.
Such weather has turned my thoughts to the upcoming high school football season, which begins in earnest on Monday, Aug. 4.
That’s the first date the University Interscholastic League allows high schools to practice, and all five coaches across the county are ready to get things started.
“Everybody’s biting at the bit to get going,” said Gold-Burg Head Football Coach Jay Johnson, entering his first season leading the Bears. “It’s exciting to start a new season and see what it will offer.”

Gold-Burg

Johnson reported Gold-Burg will practice on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8-10 a.m. and again from 7-9 p.m. The Bears will practice on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8-11 a.m.
The sports editor learned something while interviewing all five coaches; they all have a different regimen.
“I think it depends on how you are brought up as a coach,” Johnson said, “what philosophy you will have.”
Johnson said having practices spaced out so far and wide helps young bodies recover better. Face it. Football practice isn’t easy, especially in Texas in August.
Johnson reported Gold-Burg will have 14 boys out for football, which is an above average figure for the 6-man school located in Stoneburg. Danny Pruett has also joined Johnson’s staff as an assistant.

Saint Jo

In Saint Jo, Head Football Coach Chad Tallon reported practices will be Monday through Thursday, taking place between 7-11:30 a.m. There will be plenty of breaks throughout training. Read more from this column in the weekend edition of The Bowie News.

Bowie News sports editor Eric Viccaro. (News photo by Ryan Evans)

SPORTS

Red River Bass Club closes season

Published

7 days ago

06/04/2026

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The Red River High School Bass Club has officially wrapped up a competitive and rewarding fishing season, highlighted by a strong showing at the regional tournament on Possum Kingdom Lake and participation in the Texas High School Bass Association State Tournament on Lake Texoma.

Five teams from Red River qualified for the regional tournament, underscoring the continued growth and strength of the program. Those teams included Cooper Johnson and Colt Henry; Colten Anglin and Tayt Lawrence; Bryce DeMore and Ranger Carle; Lane Smith and Carson Caudle; and Walker Strahan and Bryce Ramsey.

Facing tough conditions at Possum Kingdom Lake, Red River anglers battled through a challenging bite against a large and competitive field. Leading the Red River were Walker Strahan and Bryce Ramsey, who placed 53rd overall with four fish weighing a total of 8.53 pounds. Lane Smith and Carson Caudle followed in 65th place, bringing in two fish totaling 7.18 pounds. While the standings did not reflect top finishes, the experience gained at regionals proved valuable for the young anglers, many of whom competed at this level for the first time.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

Stewart becoming new BHS golf coach

Published

7 days ago

06/04/2026

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New Bowie golf coach Remy Stewart may be new to the Rabbit golfers but definitely not to the sport.

Stewart, in his second year in Bowie, spent 11 years as golf coach in Farwell before coming here. He was powerlifting coach last year and insists one sports will not be prioritized over the other despite the pair each taking place in the early spring.

He originally had never planned on coaching golf.

“When I originally interviewed (in Farwell) it was for a football/basketball position but they also asked if I would be willing to coach golf,” Stewart said. “I said yes and the rest is history.”

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.