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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Nocona bounces Chico

Published

10 years ago

09/25/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

Two years ago, the Nocona High School offense struggled to score points – but that’s certainly not the case during this 2016 season.
Brent Lewis, who was named offensive coordinator in the offseason, has been giving opposing defenses fits with the use of a bunch formation.
Several Nocona wide receivers are grouped together on one side of the field, while Riley McCasland is out on an island on his side.
“It has been giving defenses problems,” said coach Brad Keck. “Other teams don’t quite know how to attack it.”
It has been tough for opponents to figure out what play Nocona is going to run with this formation, or which skill position player’s number will be called on a play.
To that end, Nocona rolled up more than 400 yards in offense thanks to Lewis’ play-calling abilities as the Indians topped Chico 39-0 at Jack Crain Stadium on Friday.
On the defensive side of the ball, coordinator Jonathan Shaw has to be beaming from ear to ear knowing Nocona has shut out two straight opponents. The players understand what Shaw wants now that he’s in his third season with the Indians.
Nocona’s defense kept Chico in check, and the Dragons amassed only 80 yards. Tanner Cable continues to impress with 19 tackles. Read more in the Sept. 21 Bowie News.

Nocona’s Parker Marshall (4) runs after making a catch during the first quarter of Friday’s game versus Chico at Jack Crain Stadium. The Indians blanked the Dragons 39-0.

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

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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.