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STORM CENTER: Anthem debate sizzles
Lyrics for the “Star-Spangled Banner” come from the 1814 poem, “Defence of Fort McHenry,” written by Francis Scott Key.
Key wrote the poem remarking how steadfast the American flag was in Baltimore Harbor while British ships from the Royal Navy bombarded our targets.
The scene played out in the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812, one of the lesser known wars in history – but important just the same.
America defeated Britain during this battle, and the flag flew triumphantly above the fray.
The “Star-Spangled Banner” was recognized for official use by the United States Navy in 1889, and then President Woodrow Wilson in 1916.
A congressional resolution in 1931, signed by President Herbert Hoover, made “The Star-Spangled Banner” our country’s official anthem.
The music for the anthem was written by John Stafford Smith, a piece in 3/4 time signature.
The national anthem is typically played before sporting events. The Mighty Marching Maroon plays the piece at Bowie High School football games. The Pride of the Tribe does the same in Nocona. BHS student Kylie Robinson performs the song during basketball and baseball season. Read more from this column in the Sept. 24 Bowie News.
Editor’s Note: The Storm Center column is the expressed written views of sports editor Eric Viccaro and not The Bowie News.
Nocona’s Charles Evans and Fletcher Six (left to right) pay homage to America while the Pride of the Tribe Marching Band performs the nationnal anthem during a Sept. 16 game versus Chico. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
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.
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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.
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.
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