SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: The quest begins for Jackrabbits

Published

11 years ago

03/03/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

The road back to the University Interscholastic League playoffs starts Thursday for the Bowie High School baseball team.
The Jackrabbits will play host to the American Cancer Society Tournament, with a game versus Mineral Wells at 3:45 p.m. followed by a game versus Peaster.
The team also plays Decatur, Godley, Bridgeport and S&S Consolidated (Sadler) during the event.
“We have a lot of experience coming back,” Bowie head baseball coach Ryan Rogers said.
That’s despite losing four players to graduation, and all of them are now having successful collegiate careers.
Bowie rose into the upper echelon of regional baseball programs last year, with a record of 26-3-2 and an unblemished 14-0 mark in District 3A-9. The Jackrabbits advanced to the area round before falling to Palmer in a best-of-3 series.
Rogers believes the Jackrabbits can win the district again.
“I think we should win it,” Rogers said. “We have high expectations.”
Henrietta and Paradise will challenge Bowie for the top spot. Nocona, Holliday and Boyd all will be in the mix for playoff positions as well. Read more, and see the season schedule, in the March 2 Bowie News.

Bowie’s Barrett Brooks practices bunting in February in preparation for the season ahead. Brooks will be a key cog in the success of the Jackrabbits this season as a starting outfielder. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Nocona, Saint Jo VB open district with wins

Published

6 days ago

10/01/2026

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Nocona and Saint Jo opened their respective district play with convincing road wins.

The Lady Indians needed four games but outlasted Archer City, 3-1 (25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 25-16). Paige Davis and Sy Parker each had 12 kills to pace Nocona with Davis adding 12 digs defensively. Maddyn Bowles led the way with 17 digs, 11 assists and served up three aces.

Setter Kasi Castro had 24 assists and 13 digs with Sophia Gaytan adding 12 assists and eight digs. Saint Jo went into Bellevue and posted a 25-15, 25-14, 25-22 sweep over the Lady Eagles.

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

SPORTS

Bellevue VB wins at home over Midway

Published

6 days ago

10/01/2026

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After a tough loss to open District 10-A volleyball play, Bellevue’s squad used the two-day break to refocus its efforts. The break worked as the Lady Eagles evened its record at 1-1 with a 3-0 win over visiting Midway Sept. 24 (25-17, 25-22, 25-20).

Bellevue Coach Jamie Hickey said working on game scenarios in practice has begun to pay off. Keeping focus was key to the victory as well.

“I think our key tonight was our mindset and just staying together,” Hickey said. “Letting mistakes go and focusing on the next play. We’ve been working on scenarios in practice and being intentional with each possession and attacking the ball more. I think we did tonight.” The Falcons played gutsy all night long, staying in each game after Bellevue had taken a good lead but the Lady Eagles, playing before a large crowd, held their own.

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

SPORTS

Lady ‘Horns sweep past Gold-Burg

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6 days ago

10/01/2026

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Forestburg opened District 10-A action with a road win at Gold-Burg Sept. 22, beating the Lady Bears in a three-game sweep (25-8, 25-9, 25-6.)

Forestburg’s Madi Wadsworth started game one with a five-point run, including two aces. Brenna Briles kept the drive alive with a kill. Gold-Burg broke serve and Zara Andrade’s serving point cut the deficit to three.

Yareli Aguirre cut the lead to 5-7 with another single point. Jocelyn Rich later countered for Forestburg with another five-point string to extend the lead to 13-5Back-to-back aces by Rich forced Gold-Burg Coach Cheryl Cromleigh into a timeout.

Sophomore Addy Conway rolled off four aces amidst a six-point run for the Lady ‘Horns to give the squad a 20-6 lead. Jocelyn Rich’s kill kept things moving along for Forestburg.

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