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BOWIE NEWS YEAR IN REVIEW: Bowie baseball makes run to semifinals
Bowie baseball advanced to the state semifinals, like the volleyball program, with a senior-laden group – paced by current Northeast Texas Community College pitcher Chandler Dean.
Van Alstyne knocked Bowie out in the 3A-Region II semifinals, 4-3; but it wasn’t without a fight.
Trace Hardee tripled to deep right field to open the seventh, putting the game-tying run at third base. However, Kamry Weber grounded out to short – ending the game.
Still, Bowie finished with a record of 27-11-1, capping yet another fine season under head coach Ryan Rogers.
“It was a memorable year,” Rogers said. “Everything started clicking. It was the team chemistry. They all got along with each other on and off the field. They played hard for each other. They all wanted each other to do well.”
Aside from Dean, the senior contingent included Hardee, Weber, Hardin-Simmons player Carter Shackelford, Barrett Brooks, Kevin Stallcup, Lawson Mickler, Konnor Koks and Kollin Gillaspia.
Dean was a first-team all-state choice, and the catcher Weber was a second-team pick when postseason accolades were handed out.
Bowie’s Chandler Dean prepares to make a putout at second base on a Van Alstyne player during the Conference 3A Region II semifinals at Kennedale in late May. Van Alstyne topped Bowie in three games, and eventually finished as state runner-up in this classification. (News file photo by Eric Viccaro)
The old adage concerning where it’s better to start or finish strong was answered by Nocona’s boys basketball team Feb. 24.
Both.
The Indians opened Class 2A bi-district play against Anson with a strong start and finish to move on in the postseason with a 70-31 win.
Nocona Coach Brody Wilson said the intensity shown early was a must.
“We knew we need to bring the intensity early tonight,” Wilson said. “In the playoffs you take nothing for granted.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Bowie’s baseball team got out to an early lead in their ACS Tournament opener against Muenster Feb. 26 but the Hornets used timely hitting and took advantage of Jackrabbit miscues to post a 10-2, five-inning win.
Bowie Coach Jason McCoy said he was pleased with how his reserve players came through hitting wise but not much else.
“We didn’t locate our pitches well. We didn’t finish an inning well as they rallied with two outs. We didn’t hit the ball,” McCoy said. “Our reserves were the bright spot here.”
The Hornets had three hits in scoring a first inning run off Bowie pitcher Braylon Hardy but the Rabbits took advantage of Muenster miscues in the bottom of the inning.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Saint Jo took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter of its area round matchup with Avery Feb. 26 in Denison.
Avery put together its biggest offensive quarter of the game late and overtook the Panthers, ending their season with a 61-56 setback.
Saint Jo Coach Jacob Nockltonicksaid Avery just got hot when it counted.
“We came back from a 10-point deficit,” Nocktonick explained. “Fourth quarter rolled around and they just didn’t miss. They hit four 3-pointers in a row. They are a great team that just couldn’t miss.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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