SPORTS

OUTDOORS: Lakes Carter, Nocona have reopened

Published

11 years ago

07/01/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

Montague County Game Warden Chase McAninch announced during the weekend Amon G. Carter Lake would reopen on Monday.
Last week, officials in Nocona deemed Lake Nocona safe enough to allow enthusiasts back into the water.
As of Tuesday morning, Amon G. Carter Lake was at 922.22msl, which is 2.22 feet above the conservation pool.
Lake Nocona stood at 828.61, which is 1.11 above the conservation pool.
“The water is up, so be aware of floating debris,” Nocona City Secretary Revell Hardison said.
There is a gala fireworks show set for Lake Nocona on July 4, sponsored by the Nocona Lions Club. There’s also a boat parade sponsored by the Nocona Chamber of Commerce.
Amon G. Carter Lake also will be popular with local boaters during the Independence Day weekend.
Local law enforcement officials want to make sure your holiday experience is safe and enjoyable.
Boat operators who are impaired by alcohol are a factor in 21 percent of boating fatalities.
“A person can be arrested for boating while intoxicated if he or she is impaired by drugs or alcohol or has a blood-alcohol content of .08 or above while operating a vessel,” said Eddie Hood with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wichita Falls bureau. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

Waters have receded at Selma Park in rural Bowie. Both Lakes Amon G. Carter and Nocona have opened for recreational use. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

19 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

19 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.

SPORTS

Lady Rabbits win bi-district

Published

19 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.