SPORTS

RODEO: Forestburg is the center of it all on Aug. 7-8

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11 years ago

08/04/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

Forestburg is the site of the “Biggest Little Rodeo in Texas” starting at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 and 8.
“It’s an amazing event,” said Dee Weger, treasurer for the Forestburg Riding Club, the group that serves as the host. “It’s great for both spectators and riders alike.”
Big L Rodeo Company of Rubottom, Okla., will be the stock contractor yet again.
“Forestburg rodeo is one of the biggest traditions around in the country,” said Big L’s Dale Lyons.
Lyons said the Forestburg rodeo usually has one of the biggest turnouts.
And, this year, for the first time ever, Lyons reported this will be an open rodeo not sanctioned by any particular governing body.
The books were open for contestants on Monday evening, Lyons said.
The Forestburg rodeo will name its rodeo queen and princess during the card on Aug. 8.
The queen candidates are Josey Cleveland, Payton Dill and Kat Hand and running for princess are Kalli Reed, Gwynn Vanderpool and Madison Vann. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

The Forestburg Riding Club, shown here at the Chisholm Trail Rodeo in June, will be providing entertainment both nights at the “Biggest Little Rodeo in Texas” on Aug. 7 and 8 at the Forestburg rodeo grounds. The Forestburg Riding Club serves as the event host. (News file photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

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11 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

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11 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

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11 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.