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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Season draws near for Bowie

Published

11 years ago

06/30/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

Last year, Bowie High School traveled to Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls for its season-opener against Hirschi.
This year, Hirschi will play here at Jackrabbit Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28.
The schedule for 2015 is essentially the reverse last year’s with home games against Hirschi, Henrietta, Boyd, Breckenridge and Ponder.
“A lot of our 50-50 games were on the road last year,” Bowie head football coach Dylan Stark said. “That’s the main thing. The schedule is better for us because we have three of five district games at home.”
The strength and conditioning program will run through July, and the first University Interscholastic League-allowed practice date is Aug. 3. The first practice with pads on is set for Aug. 7. The following day on Aug. 8, “Meet the Rabbits,” will take place. Read more in the weekend Bowie News.

2015 Schedule

August
14, Bridgeport (scrimmage); 21, at Burkburnett (scrimmage); 28, Wichita Falls Hirschi
September
4, at Lake Worth; 11, Henrietta; 18, at Pottsboro; 25, at Gunter
October
9, Boyd; 16, at Brock; 23, Breckenridge; 30, Ponder
November
6, at Paradise
Editor’s Note: All games start at 7:30 p.m.

Carter Shackelford (4) attempts to evade a Paradise tackler during Bowie’s 2014 season finale. The Jackrabbits defeated the Panthers to end the season 2-8. (News file photo)

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Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

24 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

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Nocona softball falls to Archer City

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24 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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24 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.