SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL FISHING: Changes in store for anglers

Published

11 years ago

07/03/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

The Bowie High School bass fishing club had an informal meeting on Wednesday at Edwards Collision Center.
It was learned major changes are in store for the Texas High School Bass Association for the 2015-16 season.
There will be four divisions, two regional tournaments and, finally, a true state competition.
“We’re going to have to catch more fish to make it to state,” Bowie bass club team coordinator Trent Gillaspia said.
“I think it’s great,” Gillaspia continued. “The sport continues to grow, and now we’re going to have a state tournament. I’m excited.”
Bowie has been placed in the West Division.
The entire schedule for next season has been released as well, and the season-opener is set for Sept. 19 at Lake Texoma. Noting the condition of the lake, this may very well be a tentative date for the event.
There’s one more fall meet on Oct. 10 at Eagle Mountain Lake in Tarrant County.
The spring slate features meets at Grapevine (Feb. 20), Lake Ray Roberts in Sanger (March 19) and Lake Ray Hubbard (April 9). Read more in the weekend Bowie News.

Bowie’s Mitch Sanders shows off a big bass he caught during the Texas High School Bass Association regional tournament this May at Lake Tyler in Whitehouse. (Courtesy photo by Trent Gillaspia)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

7 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

7 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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7 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.