SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Cantwell fans 11 in win

Published

11 years ago

04/25/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

Bowie High School pitcher Cooper Cantwell had plenty of rest between starts for the Jackrabbits.
That paid off on Tuesday as Cantwell struck out 11 Henrietta batters, and the Conference 3A fourth-ranked Jackrabbits blanked the Bearcats 3-0 in District 3A-9 action on Tuesday.
Cantwell threw a complete-game shutout, issuing only two walks while scattering four hits. Sixty-eight percent of his pitches went for strikes.
“Cooper did a phenomenal job,” Bowie head baseball coach Ryan Rogers said. “He was able to get extra rest between starts, 10 days. He looked good. His velocity was up and he was able to mix and match pitches just like the first time he faced them (Henrietta) this season.”
With the victory, Bowie improved to 21-1-2, 11-0 in 3A-9. The Jackrabbits clinched at least a share of the District 3A-9 title.
“One of the goals this team set back in November was to win a district championship,” Rogers said. “We have put ourselves in good position. It’s a testament to hard work and dedication. They’ve worked hard for it.”
Bowie hasn’t won any kind of district title in baseball since current Boston Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman was on the bump for the Jackrabbits in 2007.
The Jackrabbits turned baserunning into an adventure during the game, but Bowie certainly scored enough to support Cantwell.
In Bowie’s two-run fifth inning, Lawson Mickler reached on an error and scored on another gaffe. Dylan Slade singled and later scored. Read more, and see the complete box score, in the weekend Bowie News.

Cooper Cantwell deals during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game between Bowie and Henrietta here in Bowie. Cantwell finished the game with 11 strikeouts in a complete-game shutout. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Jacksboro defeats Lady Rabbit VB, 3-1

Published

3 days ago

10/08/2026

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Bowie, playing on a short rest, held with host Jacksboro for most of the volleyball match Oct. 1, but the Tigerettes pulled away late and defeated the Lady Rabbits 3-1 (26-24, 12-25, 25-14, 22-25).

The match was scheduled for Oct. 2 but was moved. Both teams are now 2-2 in District 6-3A.

Jacksboro got out to a quick lead in game one before Olivia Stewart’s kill and a three-point Olivia Richey serving run put the visitors up 8-7. Junior Abby Reneau broke things open with a six-point string to give Bowie a 15-8 cushion and force Jacksboro into a timeout.

The Tigerettes came back and took an 18-16 lead. KP Rutherford’s kill broke the serve and allowed Molly Enlow to tie the game at 18.

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

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Gold-Burg gives it a go, falls to Perrin 35-32

Published

3 days ago

10/08/2026

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Gold-Burg Football Coach Austin Norman called his Bears’ 35-32 loss to host Perrin a “barn burner”.

It most definitely was as Gold-Burg, now 1-5 for the year gave the 5-1 Pirates everything they wanted for four quarters. Gold-Burg scored on the last play of the first half on a Peyton Epperson run with the two point conversion cutting the deficit to 20-16.

The Bears were their own worst enemy to open the third quarter with face mask and offside penalties moving the Pirates downfield setting up a first-and-goal at the Bear three. Defense by Epperson, Keelyn Case and Barrett Allen and a pair of Perrin penalties helped stop the drive and force a turnover on downs.

Gold-Burg was slapped with an intentional grounding penalty on the first play, giving Perrin a safety and extending the Pirate lead to 22-16. Defense by Epperson and JoJuan Grace after a first down run closed out the third quarter.

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

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XC teams compete in Prairie Valley, Lubbock

Published

3 days ago

10/08/2026

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Nocona and Prairie Valley cross country teams took part in the Prairie Valley Invitational Sept. 20 while Bowie varsity runners competed in the Lubbock Invitational.

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Leading the Rabbits was Kellen Rater who finished 10^th among 162 runners with a time of 17:24.50. Finishing behind Rater was Shawn Willett with a time of 19:33.20. Hayden Sutton ran a 20:27.10 followed by Taven Melton in 20:39.20, Coleman Holloway in 20:53.80 and Jaxon Castro with a time of 21:31.60.

Laney Segura led the Lady Rabbits with a time of 14:41.30. She was followed by Kylee Waldrep in 15:56.80, Bella Lozano in 16:04.80, Angeles Alvarez with a time of 16:15.40, AnDee Miller in 16:23.70 and Isabella Caswell in 16:51 flat.

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