SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Win and you’re in

Published

11 years ago

11/04/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

The playoffs are not guaranteed for the Bowie High School football team – yet.
For the Jackrabbits to qualify for the playoffs, they must defeat Paradise on the road this coming Friday in the District 4-3A-I finale.
“We have to handle road trips better,” Bowie head coach Dylan Stark said. “We control our destiny, that’s the main focus.”
Two years ago, Bowie suffered a 13-10 district loss to Paradise, and the Jackrabbits are hoping that history doesn’t repeat itself.
Should Bowie win on Friday, it will be assured a playoff spot. Should the Jackrabbits fall and Boyd finds some way to defeat Brock, then Bowie would be on the outside looking in.
Bowie must penetrate the gaps while on defense and the Jackrabbit offense must handle the Panther defense whether it uses an odd- or even-man front.
Stark said Bowie needs to establish the run before passing on Friday.
Paradise likes to run a Wing-T offense with plenty of misdirection. That means the Jackrabbits must play assignment football. The Panthers prefer passing to throwing.
“They will try to put together long drives to shorten the game,” Stark said. “They want to take time off the clock. They have a good scheme.”
There were plenty of things to be happy about from Friday’s convincing 46-7 district victory over Ponder.

GAME TIME
Who: Bowie at Paradise
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday
Where: Panther Stadium, Paradise
Ticket Prices: Adults are charged $5 and students $3.
Why it’s important: Should Bowie win this game, they will be in the playoffs. It’s that cut and dry.
Last year’s game: Bowie 34, Paradise 0, at Bowie.

Bowie’s Gage Posey (9) and Trace Hardee (10) were two Bowie players that finished with more than 100 yards rushing during Friday’s District 4-3A-I victory over Ponder. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Saint Jo volleyball opens with victory

Published

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.

SPORTS

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.