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HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Saint Jo girls, Bellevue boys tops

Published

11 years ago

10/21/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
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The Saint Jo girls’ and Bellevue boys’ cross country teams garnered District 1A-21 team titles during Wednesday’s meet at Twisted Oaks Golf Club.
Ashley Reyling fueled the Lady Panthers, with a gold-medal time of 15 minutes, 19 seconds, which was 20 seconds faster than teammate Katrina Noble, over the 3,200-meter course.
Saint Jo finished with just 19 points, four away from the minimum possible to score.
“I am extremely proud of how our kids ran at the district meet,” said Saint Jo head coach Kyle Sivadon. “They have worked hard to be running very good right now. Ashley and Katrina have been pushing everyone else, and improving greatly.”
The top-3 teams and top-10 individuals advanced to the Region 3-1A meet set for Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie set for Monday, Oct. 26.
On the boys’ side, Forestburg’s Skyler Sandusky staved off Bellevue’s Gavin Moore for the gold medal. Sandusky raced in with a time of 18:53, which was seven seconds better than Moore, over the 5,000-meter course.
The top-five boys finished within 40 seconds of each other, which included Saint Jo qualifier Juan Sanchez, Gold-Burg’s Brandon Lee and Jonah Belcher, also of Bellevue.
“I am proud of his effort,” said Forestburg head coach Steve Sandusky regarding his son’s performance. “He’s put in so much work to get where he’s at.”
Sandusky caught Moore for the top spot in the final 400 meters.
Gold-Burg head boys’ coach Aaron Tefertiller was satisfied with the Bears’ second-place performance.
“Varsity had a goal of making it to regionals this year,” Tefertiller said. “We talked about the opportunity. The boys ran well, and we were able to take the second-place team spot. I’m extremely proud of the boys.” Read more in the weekend Bowie News.

Forestburg’s Skyler Sandusky (left) and Juan Sanchez from Saint Jo stayed at the top of the field for the entire boys’ race. Sandusky claimed gold and Sanchez bronze. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

7 days 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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7 days 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 days 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.