SPORTS
RODEO: Nocona Bullfest set for May 16
The 11th annual Nocona Bullfest is set for 7:30 p.m. on May 16 at Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena.
This year’s bull riders, who came from across the country, will be matched up against bulls provided by Johnny Locke’s Bucking Bulls’ stock company.
The event will begin with mutton bustin’ for boys and girls six years old and under, with check-in set for 7 p.m.
The American flag will be presented on horseback, followed by prayer and the singing of the national anthem, in a patriotic display of Western heritage.
Plenty of things are scheduled on the docket.
In addition to bull riding, there will be a children’s calf scramble, a women’s steer scramble with a cash prize given, and a donkey race.
There will be a dance at the Nocona VFW Hall after the conclusion of the rodeo. The dance is free with paid admission to Bullfest.
Concession stand proceeds will benefit the Nocona Rotary Club, which supports community projects and provides college scholarships for local youth.
McClaugherty wins all-around at Bridgeport rodeo
Landon McClaugherty was named the all-around cowboy from the Butterfield Stage Days Rodeo in Bridgeport from May 8-9.
McClaugherty won the most money from three roping disciplines: tie-down, steer and team roping.
The total payout was $55,470 from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned event.
Pete Carr Pro Rodeo provided the stock, and “Wild Child” Lerwill served as entertainment as the rodeo clown. See complete rodeo agate in the mid-week Bowie News.
Rodeo. (Graphic by freepik.com)
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
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.
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.
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