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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Bowie handles Nocona

Published

11 years ago

04/08/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

The Bowie High School softball team provided plenty of offense last week, and that’s why the Lady Rabbits have been winning.
Bowie defeated Nocona 13-3 on the road Friday evening as the second half of the District 3A-9 schedule began.
“We were able to score a lot of runs (tonight),” Bowie head coach Brant Farris said. “We’ve been able to put together good back-to-back games on offense. I think we’ve turned the corner. But, the big test is Tuesday.”
Bowie (13-11, 6-2) took on Boyd for the second time this season on Tuesday evening, in a game with playoff postitioning on the line.
Nocona played Holliday at home, with a record of 4-12, 1-7.
Nocona can say something Holliday can’t last week as the Lady Indians made the Lady Rabbits play the full game.
“We’re playing teams longer than we’ve ever had before,” Nocona head coach Jon Shaw said. “We are making strides and things are going in the right direction.”
Shaw said Bowie is a tough team because of its slap-hitting ability and the Lady Rabbit defense is as solid as any other team, especially in the district.
Bowie rolled to 5-0 lead after two innings. Read more, and see the complete box score, in the mid-week Bowie News.

Bowie’s designated player Ashlyn Vanwey hits during Friday’s District 3A-9 game between the Lady Rabbits and Nocona in Nocona. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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Saint Jo boys roll past Dodd City

Published

22 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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22 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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22 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.