SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Bowie motivated to defeat Boyd

Published

11 years ago

10/08/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

One thing’s for sure, the Bowie High School football team doesn’t lack for motivation heading into Friday’s District 4-3A-I opener.
Bowie lost to Boyd in overtime two years ago, and last year the Jackrabbits fell to the Yellowjackets by one point on the road.
“We have a lot of motivation and we are excited for the game,” Bowie head coach Dylan Stark said.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Bowie’s Jackrabbit Stadium.
Boyd is riding a two-game winning streak, beating S&S Consolidated 40-10 and Krum 20-17, and the Yellowjackets have seemingly hit their stride.
Meanwhile, Bowie has been smarting after three straight losses to Henrietta, Pottsboro and Gunter. But that doesn’t mean the Jackrabbits are down for the count. Not by a long shot.
Stark said the team had “an intense week of practice” during the bye and on Monday.
Boyd will give Bowie a couple of tests.
First, the Yellowjackets employ a spread offense, with the likes of quarterback Clay Barnett, running back Justin Milligan and wide receiver Xavier Kyle making it go.
Bowie will counter with the return of middle linebacker Cayden Cox, who has been out for a few games while the concussion protocol ran its course.
“Cayden’s played good football for us,” Stark said. “He’ll give us a boost at linebacker. He makes tackles and helps our defense get better.”
Stark said he’s looking for the Jackrabbits to play with plenty of energy, especially after coming off giving up a season-high 49 points to Gunter on Sept. 25.

GAME TIME
Who: Boyd at Bowie
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday
Where: Bowie Jackrabbit Stadium
Ticket Prices: Adults are charged $5 and students $3.
Why it’s important: One of the teams Bowie needs to beat to make the playoffs is Boyd, and the district slate begins on Friday.
Last year’s game: Boyd 14, Bowie 13 at Boyd ISD Stadium

Bowie quarterback Trace Hardee has been efficient at quarterback for the Jackrabbits this season, with more than 650 yards in total offense running and passing. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Saint Jo volleyball opens with victory

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2 days ago

08/20/2026

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In its first match since last year’s state semifinal appearance, Saint Jo hosted Bryson Aug. 11 and took a 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 win over the Cowgirls.

The Lady Panthers lost some talent to graduation but have five seniors ready to have a successful season. Savannah Hil, one of the five, got Saint Jo rolling offensively with a four-point serving string, including a pair of aces. Abby Carter’s kill and Kamron Skidmore’s block helped put the Lady Panthers up 5-2 in game one.

Hadleigh Moore added a four-point string of her own to extend the lead to 10-3. Tatum Morman’s pair, helped by a Hill kill, gave Saint Jo a 14-5 lead. Bryson got within five before a Hill 3-pointer, with help by a Carter kill, put the lead back at 18-10.

After an Olivia Johnson kill broke serve, Jordyn O’Neal served up the final five points, with Johnson providing a kill to move things along.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

Lady Indian VB falls in semis at Brock Tourney

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2 days ago

08/20/2026

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Despite being the smallest school in the Brock varsity classic volleyball tournament, the Lady Indians finished 4th out of the eight teams there.

After losing to the host team in its first pool play match Aug. 14 18-25, 14-25 and also to Class 3A Wall 12-25, 8-25, Nocona rebounded to close out pool play with a 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Christoval. Sy Parker had 16 kills and 7 blocks in the three matches. Raylea Bowles had 12 kills, 17 digs and served up three aces. Maddyn Bowles had seven kills and 14 digs while Paige Davis had seven kills and 15 digs. Baylee Thomas added 11 digs.

From the setter spot, Kasi Castro had 20 assists, served up five aces and contributed 14 digs. Leah Meekins added 18 assists and six digs during the three matches.

To open Saturday’s bracket play, the Lady Indians posted a 25-18, 18-25, 26-24, 25-19 win over Fort Worth Christian. Castro staked Nocona to a 2-0 lead in game one. Kills by Parker set up pairs of points from Raylea Bowles and Leah Meekins helped Nocona negate an early deficit and take a 10-9 lead.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Area teams hit gridiron for scrimmages

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2 days ago

08/20/2026

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County football teams had their first scrimmage of the season Aug. 14 with mixed results.

Forestburg hosted Azle Christian and Victory Christian. Under a new system with new head coach Cori Hayes, the Longhorns looked pretty good in the coach’s eye.

“The first team looked good,” Hayes explained. “Overall we need to work on our pace and blocking assignments and blocking assignments. Overall we looked good for the new regime.”

Forestburg hits the road to scrimmage Newcastle Aug. 21.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.