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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Basketball has no off season

Published

10 years ago

06/08/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

High school basketball teams may win championships in March, after slogging through the winter.
But, the road to a championship typically starts in June, and that’s with area high school tournaments.
This past weekend, Bowie played host to a State Qualifying Tournament and the Jackrabbits earned second place.
Bowie defeated Sanger and Nocona before falling to Ponder. The Jackrabbits finished third, but earned a qualifying spot since Burkburnett already has done the same.
Due to University Interscholastic League rules, head coaches aren’t allowed to work directly with their players during these tournaments. Rather, this serves as a time for observation.
“We are trying to put a team together,” Bowie head boys’ basketball coach Doug Boxell said. “We are looking to get familiar with each other and help our chemistry.”
Former player Chase Hall served as Bowie’s coach during the event.
Boxell said the competition was strong, and it should help Bowie as it prepares for the overall State Qualifying Tournament set for June 24-26 in Grapevine.
The best part of it is this is not Amateur Athletic Union basketball; rather players are on a school-based team. Read more in the June 8 Bowie News.

Bowie’s Daniel Mosley posts up at the elbow during Saturday’s State Qualifying Tournament here in the city. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

1 day 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

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1 day 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

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1 day 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.