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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: It’s been a while for Bowie

Published

10 years ago

11/19/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

As Clyde quarterback Tanner Riley’s desperation pass landed innocently on the turf at Tarleton Memorial Stadium, Bowie High School’s football team erupted in celebration.
Bowie defeated Clyde 44-40 in the bi-district round of the Conference 3A Division I playoffs. This marked the Jackrabbits first playoff win in football since 1981.
“It was a special night,” Bowie head coach Dylan Stark said. “It’s been a long time. It took a lot of hard work, and we had a group of seniors leading the way for us.”
Stark gave credit to Bowie’s senior-laden offensive line for yielding 521 yards and 44 points. Brandon Hutto produced his best-ever performance with 25 carries for 208 yards.
Hutto scored the game winning touchdown as lineman Jared Roberts, one of those seniors, blocked a path to the end zone. Carter Shackelford added the all-important two-point conversion, meaning Clyde needed a touchdown to win.
The Bulldogs’ drive eventually stalled in Bowie territory, but Clyde didn’t even make it to the red zone.
Clyde had taken a 40-36 lead on a Dante Gomez run – but that just set the stage for Bowie’s game-winning drive.
“There was no panic,” Stark said. “We had good field position (after an 11-yard Chase Hall return), and we were able to match down the field.”
Bowie used just one timeout during the final three-minute stretch, making the drive all the more efficient. And the Jackrabbits made two-point conversions when they mattered most – in the second half. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

On the winning sequence, (top) Jared Roberts blocked for Brandon Hutto as he scored on a 3-yard touchdown run to beat Clyde. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

5 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

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Nocona softball falls to Archer City

Published

5 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

Published

5 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.