SPORTS
OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: First ShareLunker bass has been caught
David Roulston of Frisco caught a 13.88-pound largemouth bass from Lake Fork on Nov. 20, as part of the kickoff to the Toyota ShareLunker season.
Roulston was fishing in 25 feet of water with a Brush Hog when the fish slammed the lure.
Roulston’s catch sets the bar for fishermen hoping to become Angler of the Year.
The person who catches the largest entry will be named Angler of the Year and will receive a G. Loomis rod, Shimano Reel and PowerPro line combination.
If the Angler of the Year is also a Texas resident, that person receives a Texas lifetime fishing license.
Anyone legally catching a 13-pound or bigger largemouth bass from Texas waters – public or private – between Oct. 1 and April 30 may submit the fish to the Toyota ShareLunker program.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department personnel will pick up the fish within 12 hours.
All anglers entering fish into the ShareLunker program receive a free replica of their fish, a certificate and ShareLunker clothing.
They are also recognized at a banquet at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens.
ShareLunker catches may be reported 24 hours per day, seven days a week during the season, or call (903) 681-0550. Anglers may also leave a phone number, including area code, at 888-784-0600. That number is monitored 24 hours per day, seven days a week during the season.
For complete information and rules of the ShareLunker program, tips on caring for big bass and a recap of last season, see www.tpwd.texas.gov/sharelunker. The site also includes a searchable database of all fish entered into the program along with photos.
There is also a Facebook page. Look for ShareLunker.
The TPWD Facebook page is the following: www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife.
Guides needed for deer hunt
Adult guides are needed for the Northwest Field & Stream Association boys’ deer hunt set for Dec. 6-7 in Jack County.
Interested parties need to call the Field & Stream office at 692-1141.
Details will be offered and information will be gathered as part of a background check.
For information, e-mail Lee Boedeker at www.wallize6490@sbcglobal.net.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. (Logo provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)
Landry Norwood has agreed to become the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for Bowie High.
Norwood grew up in Paradise, playing a number of sports for the Panthers during his high school career. With a number of family members still in the area and the position coming open, Norwood applied and was hired.
“I know the tradition up here,” Norwood said. “I was glad (Athletic Director and Head Football) Coach Tyler Price felt he could put his trust in me.”
Bowie’s varsity went 2-10 last year, both wins coming against Vernon. Norwood spent five years as an assistant in Lipan before spending the next four years at Llano, three years as head coach. He said his last two years in Llano were rough after graduation of nine seniors his first year and a 26-7 squad.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News
Nocona came into game two of its Class 2A Division I bi-district series with Archer City looking to rebound from a 17-0 loss in game one.
The Lady Indians took a quick lead but the Lady ‘Cats had too much in the tank and knocked Nocona out of the playoffs courtesy of a 13-3, five-inning victory winning the best of three series, 2-0.
Kylea Wallace reached base on a second baseman’s error. With one out, M’leigha Franklin took a pitch over the wall in left field for a home run, igniting the Lady Indian crowd with a 2-0 lead.
Archer City prevented further damage by retiring the next two hitters. The Lady ‘Cats struck in the bottom of the inning for seven runs.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Culture. It’s a beautiful word.
Bowie Softball Coach Griffin Fields has been trying to install a positive, winning culture since taking over the job. For the first time since 2019, the Lady Rabbits qualified for the postseason, facing District 8 top seed Early in the bi-district round.
After beating the Lady ‘Horns 9-8 in game one of the best-of-three series April 23, Early came back and evened the series less than 24 hours later, 15-0. The Lady Rabbits used the aforementioned culture and got out to a quick lead in game three.
Bowie was then forced to come from behind for the second straight night. Kinley Baker, who had the game winning RBI in game one, came through again in game three and broke a 6-all tie with a single to lift the Lady Rabbits to a 9-6 victory in the finale.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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