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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Cantwell, bats enough for Bowie

Published

11 years ago

04/15/2015

By BLAKE WOOD
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Cooper Cantwell got the start for the Bowie Jackrabbits against Jacksboro Friday night.
He dazzled again, allowing only one run and one hit – both in the seventh inning – while striking out 10 and walking two, leading Bowie to a 5-1 win over the Tigers.
“Cooper was efficient on the mound,” said head coach Ryan Rogers. “He had command of the game all night.”
Bowie, ranked as high as sixth in Conference 3A in statewide polls, improved to 18-1-2, 8-0 in District 3A-9.
Cantwell, who threw strikes nearly 66 percent of the time in the win, got plenty of run support as well.
The Jackrabbits opened scoring in the bottom of the second inning as Dylan Slade tagged up and tapped home plate after a Trace Hardee RBI flyout. Slade opened the inning with a single to center field.
Kamry Weber later provided an RBI single to score Carter Shackelford, who drew a walk.
Bowie added three more runs in the bottom of the fourth, which was more than enough offense on this night. Read more, and see the complete box score, in the mid-week Bowie News.

Bowie’s R.J. Oliver smacks a double during Friday’s District 3A-9 game against Jacksboro. The Jackrabbits defeated the Tigers 5-1. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (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.

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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.