SPORTS

OUTDOORS: Practice safe boating all year long

Published

10 years ago

06/28/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

Let there be lights. On your boat, that is.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Chase McAninch said the largest number of violations he wrote last year was for no navigational lights on watercraft.
Boaters were on Lake Nocona, without lights, trying to watch a fireworks display while McAninch did his job protecting our waterways.
“All watercraft must have lights,” McAninch said. “It’s especially an issue at sunset.”
Fourth of July weekend, coming in the next seven days, is typically viewed as the popular time of year for water recreation. The Nocona Lions Club will once again sponsor a fireworks show at the lake.
The water level at both Lake Nocona and Amon G. Carter Lake is another factor in how much fun recreational enthusiasts can have.
Currently, Lake Nocona was at 827.64 feet in terms of mean water level on Tuesday morning, which is 0.64 feet above the conservation pool.
Amon G. Carter Lake was at 921.23 feet, which is 1.23 feet above the conservation pool.
McAninch said swimming is perfectly acceptable, but, “I would be careful.” Read more in the June 29 Bowie News.

A boater enjoys recreation at Amon G. Carter in rural Bowie earlier this year. The Fourth of July weekend is at hand, oftentimes seen as a heavy period for lake use, including boating, fishing and swimming. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

3 days 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

SPORTS

Nocona softball falls to Archer City

Published

3 days 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.

SPORTS

Lady Rabbits win bi-district

Published

3 days 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.