SPORTS
OUTDOORS: Salvinia found in East Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed giant salvinia in the Chaney Branch on Lake Fork, located in the Piney Woods.
The infestation has been confined to this branch, and another small cove west of the dam, the TPWD reported. The area covers an estimated 3¼ acres.
The growth has been in place for several months, and the plants were likely introduced by a boat trailer that wasn’t cleaned, drained and dried.
The Sabine River Authority (SRA) immediately closed boat ramps at Chaney Point South and Secret Haven, at the westernmost end of the branch – as a means to eliminate further risk of spreading this invasive plant.
The authority also has conducted reconnaissance at bridge crossings and had shoreline surveys by boat to look for additional infestation.
Crews have removed the salvinia plants, and placed them in garbage bags for disposal.
In addition, they placed about 1,100 feet of floating boom across the creek – containing the infestation within the 90-acre cove.
SRA staff has installed a floating sign and lights to alert boaters to the presence of floating boom.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed giant salvinia in the Chaney Branch on Lake Fork, located in the Piney Woods. Boaters are reminded to clean, drain and dry their vessels. (Courtesy photo by the TPWD, used with permission)
Jackrabbits
A day after football season ended and the Bowie boy’s basketball team played its first game of the season and is working towards a new goal this season.
The Jackrabbits lost that first game against Sanger on Nov. 9, 70-36 before bouncing back a few days later after some practice to beat Bridgeport on Nov. 12, 56-51.
Bowie comes into this season after falling just short of making the playoffs last season.
The team graduated two of its three double-digit scorers along with an experienced post player from its starting rotation last season.
Rayder Mann is the team’s most proven scorer from last season, but other players will be counted on to step up according to Coach Ryan Dykes, who enters his second season at Bowie.
“Rayder Mann and Bradly Horton will need to be the floor generals for us to be successful,” Dykes said. “Boston Farris will be counted on to be a productive player and Gaige Goodman will need to be a factor in the paint on both the offensive and defensive end.”
In the first game against Sanger, Mann led the team with 13 points while Goodman was second with eight points.
The offense was much better overall against Bridgeport. Horton had 15 points, Mann had 14 points and Farris had nine points as Bowie scored in double-digits in every quarter of the game.
Lady Rabbits
In the second week of the season the Bowie Lady Rabbits had up and down performances.
The Lady Rabbits lost at Bridgeport on Nov. 9, 68-30 but bounced back to win at home on Nov. 12 against Boyd 55-42.
Against Bridgeport, Bowie gave up too many three-pointers on defense as the Sissies made 12 in the game.
It was too much for the Lady Rabbits to keep up with.
Parker Riddle led the team with 14 points while Payton Holt was second with five points.
The offense was more successful overall and balanced against Boyd, pulling away in the second half. Hanna Bell led the team with 13 points while Holt was second with eight points and Lanie Moore had seven points.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
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