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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Beautiful in Paradise

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9 years ago

12/22/2016

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By DANI BLACKBURN

dani@postoakmedia.net

The intensity could be felt in the Paradise High School gymnasium as the top two finishers from the 2015 District 3A-8 girls teams faced each other for the first time this year.
It was the Bowie High School girls’ team who came away with the victory, defeating the Lady Panthers 45-22.
“I think we were ready to play Paradise,” said head coach Chuck Hall. “We had the opportunity to see them earlier this year at a tournament and we knew they were good and had the potential to beat us if we didn’t play well.”
Hall said every single player did well defensively and did their part, making it easier on Hall to substitute players without having to worry if a player was going to do her job.
“We were not able to score points, not able to shoot well but that might have been because something they were doing,” said Hall. “Either way, it was nice to be on the road and to get those first two wins in district.” Read more, and see the complete box score, in the Dec. 21 Bowie News.

Bowie’s Carli Shields (dark jersey) passes over the top of Paradise’s defense during Friday’s District 3A-8 game.The Lady Rabbits, ranked in both state polls, defeated the Lady Panthers 45-22. Bowie now stands at 2-0 in the district. (News photo by Dani Blackburn)

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Saint Jo boys roll past Dodd City

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7 days ago

01/15/2026

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Saint Jo’s boys basketball team got off to a quick start and used a big third quarter to take a 65-44 homecourt win over Dodd City Jan. 6.

The Panthers got out to a 19-7 first quarter lead on the Hornets. Barrett Johnson had 13 points for Saint Jo with Trent Gaston adding four and Zeke Bonn having a basket.

Lee Yeley led the hosts in the second quarter with a pair of 3-pointers. Johnson had five points and Gaston a basket.

Dodd City tossed in 18 points but still found themselves down 33-25 at the half.

For further information, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Bulldogs hang tough in loss to Perrin

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7 days ago

01/15/2026

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Many Prairie Valley fans had misgivings about taking state-ranked and defending Class A state champs Perrin Jan. 6, one fan saying “nothing good can come of this.”

The Bulldogs gave a solid showing against the visiting Pirates, staying close for more than three quarters before outside shooting by Perrin enabled the visitors to pull away in a 72-57 win.

Perrin looked to blow things out early, with a 5-0 lead in the opening minute before Sawyer Bray snapped the string. The Pirates went on an 8-0 run for a 13-2 lead mid-quarter.

Prairie Valley’s Trae Campbell showed what kind of night it would be by getting inside for baskets. Jarrett Horton’s 3-pointer capped a 4-of-11 shooting frame for the ‘Dogs, who were down 19-11 after eight minutes.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Rabbit BB falls to Holliday

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7 days ago

01/15/2026

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Several Bowie turnovers in the opening moments Friday night enabled visiting Holliday to get out to a 10-2 lead. The Eagles then used a third quarter offensive explosion for a 72-27 win over the host Rabbits.

Four turnovers in the first 90 seconds hurt the Rabbits, Holliday took advantage and broke things wide open. Holliday led 10-2 with Tyler Richey coming through with the only Bowie points. Cason Airington’s 3-pointers ended a 3-of-8 shooting frame for the Rabbits, which were down 17-8 after one quarter.

Bowie’s shooting continued going downhill into the second quarter, the Rabbits missing all five shots. A free throw by Richey midway through the frame would be the only point. Holliday outscored Bowie 13-1 in the second frame to take a 30-9 lead at the half.

The Visitors opened the third quarter on a 12-1 run, over the first nearly three minutes of the third. Both teams had their best scoring quarters in the third.

For further information, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.