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STORM CENTER: Total recall for ’74
Recently, Bowie High School recognized one of its brightest athletic achievements ever with a ceremony honoring the 1974 state boys’ basketball champions.
There’s a reason why the current Jackrabbit players wear a No. 42 on their T-shirts because it’s been that long since Bowie copped a state title on the boys’ side.
In a couple of weeks, there will be a ceremony to honor the 1995 state champion girls’ squad.
Many people from that 1974 team returned for a reception and ceremony during halftime of the girls’ game between Bowie and Nocona.
There also was an auction for a quilt and basketball, won by Verna Mae Brashear and her husband, Bobbie, whose son Bobbie Jr. was on the ’74 state champions.
Bowie had a remarkable season, compiling a record of 25-5 including the Conference 2A state title game victory over Friona 76-66.
“They were all complete players,” then Bowie head coach Gayno Shelton said. “They were all a threat to score, and they all played sound defense. We really didn’t have any weaknesses.”
Shelton, who had 19 playoff teams in 30 seasons at Bowie, said the 1974 state champions showed the resolve to win a title.
Editor’s Note: The Storm Center column is the expressed written views of sports editor Eric Viccaro and not The Bowie News.
Here’s a look at the 1974 Bowie state championship squad from that championship season. Bowie defeated Friona 76-66 for the Conference 2A state championship in Austin. (Courtesy photo)
The old adage concerning where it’s better to start or finish strong was answered by Nocona’s boys basketball team Feb. 24.
Both.
The Indians opened Class 2A bi-district play against Anson with a strong start and finish to move on in the postseason with a 70-31 win.
Nocona Coach Brody Wilson said the intensity shown early was a must.
“We knew we need to bring the intensity early tonight,” Wilson said. “In the playoffs you take nothing for granted.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Bowie’s baseball team got out to an early lead in their ACS Tournament opener against Muenster Feb. 26 but the Hornets used timely hitting and took advantage of Jackrabbit miscues to post a 10-2, five-inning win.
Bowie Coach Jason McCoy said he was pleased with how his reserve players came through hitting wise but not much else.
“We didn’t locate our pitches well. We didn’t finish an inning well as they rallied with two outs. We didn’t hit the ball,” McCoy said. “Our reserves were the bright spot here.”
The Hornets had three hits in scoring a first inning run off Bowie pitcher Braylon Hardy but the Rabbits took advantage of Muenster miscues in the bottom of the inning.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Saint Jo took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter of its area round matchup with Avery Feb. 26 in Denison.
Avery put together its biggest offensive quarter of the game late and overtook the Panthers, ending their season with a 61-56 setback.
Saint Jo Coach Jacob Nockltonicksaid Avery just got hot when it counted.
“We came back from a 10-point deficit,” Nocktonick explained. “Fourth quarter rolled around and they just didn’t miss. They hit four 3-pointers in a row. They are a great team that just couldn’t miss.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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