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HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Russells are ready for state

Published

11 years ago

05/09/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

The stage is now set for Bowie High School’s No. 1 girls’ doubles tandem comprised of Meagan and Myah Russell.
The pair will compete in the University Interscholastic League state tennis tournament this Tuesday at Mitchell Tennis Center and Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Courts on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station.
Meagan Russell said it truly didn’t “hit” her she would be competing in the state meet until earlier this week.
Myah had a slightly different take.
“It’s amazing,” Meagan said. “It feels good to make state. We’ve worked really hard for this, and we want a medal.”
The Russells are highly active at Bowie High. Meagan plays French horn while Myah is a flutist in the band, with both attaining all-region status and each is a state-level soloist. Myah also is the Spanish Club historian.
One reason why the Russells are so good in doubles tennis: They are twins.
“We’re both aggressive,” Myah said. “We both want this.”
The girls know when each other is upset on the court, and they know how to work it out.
“They both practice hard and they practice a lot,” Bowie head boys’ and girls’ tennis coach David Hall said. “They understand each other. It’s a sister thing. They communicate and encourage each other. They both love the game.” Read more in the weekend Bowie News.

Myah Russell practices her volleying skills during Wednesday’s practice at the Bowie High School tennis courts. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

4 hours ago

04/30/2026

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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

SPORTS

Nocona softball falls to Archer City

Published

4 hours ago

04/30/2026

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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.

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Lady Rabbits win bi-district

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4 hours ago

04/30/2026

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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.