SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: A Rabbit rout
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
While the 2015 Bowie High School football team was characterized by a high-powered offense, the 2016 Jackrabbits have a different tone.
This maroon-clad bunch has taken a liking to defense, and the Jackrabbits held District 2-3A-I rival Boyd to one touchdown in a convincing 34-7 victory this past Friday.
Bowie finally leveled its record at .500 (3-3), 1-0 in the district. It marked the Jackrabbits first win in Boyd since 2008.
Bowie’s defense allowed the Yellowjackets 163 total yards.
“The defense has been the story of our season,” Bowie head coach Dylan Stark said. “We’re not allowing opponents to score any points. The kids have been consistent and coachable. They’ve done a great job.”
Bowie keyed on Garrett Moran, doubling him when lined up at wide receiver and then putting an extra player inside the tackle box during running scenarios.
Meanwhile, the Jackrabbit offense was fueled by the big play as Brandon Hutto and Gage Posey ran roughshod over Boyd with long-distance touchdown rushes.
Overall, the Jackrabbits amassed 402 yards, and the team may have finally found its identity on offense with an array of rushers. Read more, and see statistics and district standings, in the Oct. 12 Bowie News.
Bowie’s Gage Posey (9) receives a block from a teammate on a long run during Friday’s District 2-3A-I opener at Boyd. Posey rushed for more than 100 yards and played a pivotal role in the Jackrabbits’ 34-7 victory. (News photo by Jennifer Clement)
Bowie, playing on a short rest, held with host Jacksboro for most of the volleyball match Oct. 1, but the Tigerettes pulled away late and defeated the Lady Rabbits 3-1 (26-24, 12-25, 25-14, 22-25).
The match was scheduled for Oct. 2 but was moved. Both teams are now 2-2 in District 6-3A.
Jacksboro got out to a quick lead in game one before Olivia Stewart’s kill and a three-point Olivia Richey serving run put the visitors up 8-7. Junior Abby Reneau broke things open with a six-point string to give Bowie a 15-8 cushion and force Jacksboro into a timeout.
The Tigerettes came back and took an 18-16 lead. KP Rutherford’s kill broke the serve and allowed Molly Enlow to tie the game at 18.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Gold-Burg Football Coach Austin Norman called his Bears’ 35-32 loss to host Perrin a “barn burner”.
It most definitely was as Gold-Burg, now 1-5 for the year gave the 5-1 Pirates everything they wanted for four quarters. Gold-Burg scored on the last play of the first half on a Peyton Epperson run with the two point conversion cutting the deficit to 20-16.
The Bears were their own worst enemy to open the third quarter with face mask and offside penalties moving the Pirates downfield setting up a first-and-goal at the Bear three. Defense by Epperson, Keelyn Case and Barrett Allen and a pair of Perrin penalties helped stop the drive and force a turnover on downs.
Gold-Burg was slapped with an intentional grounding penalty on the first play, giving Perrin a safety and extending the Pirate lead to 22-16. Defense by Epperson and JoJuan Grace after a first down run closed out the third quarter.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Nocona and Prairie Valley cross country teams took part in the Prairie Valley Invitational Sept. 20 while Bowie varsity runners competed in the Lubbock Invitational.
Lubbock
Leading the Rabbits was Kellen Rater who finished 10th among 162 runners with a time of 17:24.50. Finishing behind Rater was Shawn Willett with a time of 19:33.20. Hayden Sutton ran a 20:27.10 followed by Taven Melton in 20:39.20, Coleman Holloway in 20:53.80 and Jaxon Castro with a time of 21:31.60.
Laney Segura led the Lady Rabbits with a time of 14:41.30. She was followed by Kylee Waldrep in 15:56.80, Bella Lozano in 16:04.80, Angeles Alvarez with a time of 16:15.40, AnDee Miller in 16:23.70 and Isabella Caswell in 16:51 flat.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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