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HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING: Girls primed for state

Published

11 years ago

03/18/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
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There will be five Montague County athletes competing in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association state meet this Saturday.
The event will take place at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, with competition set for 8 a.m.
Weigh-in is set for 5:30 a.m. with a judges’ meeting at 6:45 a.m. and then the coaches will meet at 7:15 a.m.
Both Bowie head powerlifting coach Quentin Berend and Nocona coach Brandon Owen agree the state meet isn’t like any other.
“I think state does have a different atmosphere,” Owen commented. “I’ve coached in a state championship football game, and it is neat to know the season will end with you having a chance to win a championship. I’m looking forward to the experience.”
Berend said this is the grand stage.
“It’s a huge building,” he said. “They have 10 (weight) racks going at once. They are all lined up. Each weight class has its own rack. A lot of girls will be going for the big weights.”
Both Bowie and Nocona will lift in the same classification – 3A. In all, there are five classes in girls’ powerlifting.
Bowie will be led by 114-pounder Kylie Robinson, and she’ll be joined by Shelbi Rhoda in the 132-pound division and then Hannah Shaw at 148 pounds. Nocona has 165-pounder Lexi Towery and 220-plus division standout Deziray Graham. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

WOMEN’S STATE POWERLIFTING MEET
What: Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting State Meet
When: March 19-21. Conference 4A and 5A will lift on March 20 and Conference 1A/2A, 3A and 6A on March 21. Competition starts at 8 a.m. both days.
Where: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, the physical address is 1901 N. Shoreline Boulevard
What’s at stake: Various weight class division titles.
Who: Bowie’s Kylie Robinson, Shelbi Rhoda and Hannah Shaw plus Nocona’s Lexi Towery and Deziray Graham.

Bowie’s Shelbi Rhoda will be one of five Montague County athletes competing at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association meet this weekend. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Saint Jo boys roll past Dodd City

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14 hours ago

01/15/2026

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Saint Jo’s boys basketball team got off to a quick start and used a big third quarter to take a 65-44 homecourt win over Dodd City Jan. 6.

The Panthers got out to a 19-7 first quarter lead on the Hornets. Barrett Johnson had 13 points for Saint Jo with Trent Gaston adding four and Zeke Bonn having a basket.

Lee Yeley led the hosts in the second quarter with a pair of 3-pointers. Johnson had five points and Gaston a basket.

Dodd City tossed in 18 points but still found themselves down 33-25 at the half.

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

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Bulldogs hang tough in loss to Perrin

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14 hours ago

01/15/2026

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Many Prairie Valley fans had misgivings about taking state-ranked and defending Class A state champs Perrin Jan. 6, one fan saying “nothing good can come of this.”

The Bulldogs gave a solid showing against the visiting Pirates, staying close for more than three quarters before outside shooting by Perrin enabled the visitors to pull away in a 72-57 win.

Perrin looked to blow things out early, with a 5-0 lead in the opening minute before Sawyer Bray snapped the string. The Pirates went on an 8-0 run for a 13-2 lead mid-quarter.

Prairie Valley’s Trae Campbell showed what kind of night it would be by getting inside for baskets. Jarrett Horton’s 3-pointer capped a 4-of-11 shooting frame for the ‘Dogs, who were down 19-11 after eight minutes.

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

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Rabbit BB falls to Holliday

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14 hours ago

01/15/2026

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Several Bowie turnovers in the opening moments Friday night enabled visiting Holliday to get out to a 10-2 lead. The Eagles then used a third quarter offensive explosion for a 72-27 win over the host Rabbits.

Four turnovers in the first 90 seconds hurt the Rabbits, Holliday took advantage and broke things wide open. Holliday led 10-2 with Tyler Richey coming through with the only Bowie points. Cason Airington’s 3-pointers ended a 3-of-8 shooting frame for the Rabbits, which were down 17-8 after one quarter.

Bowie’s shooting continued going downhill into the second quarter, the Rabbits missing all five shots. A free throw by Richey midway through the frame would be the only point. Holliday outscored Bowie 13-1 in the second frame to take a 30-9 lead at the half.

The Visitors opened the third quarter on a 12-1 run, over the first nearly three minutes of the third. Both teams had their best scoring quarters in the third.

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