SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL FISHING: Bowie poised for state bass meet
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
When the Texas High School Bass Association had its first state tournament four years ago, it contained six schools and 20 two-person teams.
Now the THSBA is on the verge of splitting into six divisions.
But, before then, the organization will have its state tournament from May 20-21 at Lake Ray Roberts in Sanger.
“It’s been overwhelming and exciting,” said tournament director Matt Tolnay, who joined the THSBA three years ago. “We have had an average growth of 35 percent each season, and we are adding two new divisions next year.”
Tolnay remarked he wishes the association was going when he was in high school at Bonham, and this fishing league gives students a chance to excel in a yet another sport.
Bowie has experienced an incredible dose of success this season, which included the Gold-Burg pair of Blake Allen and Will Hamilton claiming first place at the Lake Texoma Tournament this winter.
Allen and Hamilton fish with Bowie jerseys on.
“It’s been rewarding for me to see them improve on their skills,” said Weldon Duff, who serves as Allen’s and Hamilton’s boat captain.
Competing in high school fishing has helped turn what’s seen as a weekend hobby into a passion where the boys are constantly honing their craft.
“Rusty Edwards has been instrumental in Jared’s life,” said Toni Stone, the Bowie Bass Club coordinator. “The knowledge and experience Jared has gained the past two years has been invaluable.”
Toni Stone reported her son, Jared Stone, would like to join the fishing team at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, where he will major in criminal justice. Read more in the May 17 Bowie News.
Bowie’s Hadley Morgan and Lane Hopson have been mainstays since the fishing team began more than three years ago. Both Morgan and Hopson will attempt to put their experience to good use at the Texas High School Bass Association state tournament this weekend at Lake Ray Roberts in Sanger. (Courtesy photo by Toni Stone)
In its first match since last year’s state semifinal appearance, Saint Jo hosted Bryson Aug. 11 and took a 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 win over the Cowgirls.
The Lady Panthers lost some talent to graduation but have five seniors ready to have a successful season. Savannah Hil, one of the five, got Saint Jo rolling offensively with a four-point serving string, including a pair of aces. Abby Carter’s kill and Kamron Skidmore’s block helped put the Lady Panthers up 5-2 in game one.
Hadleigh Moore added a four-point string of her own to extend the lead to 10-3. Tatum Morman’s pair, helped by a Hill kill, gave Saint Jo a 14-5 lead. Bryson got within five before a Hill 3-pointer, with help by a Carter kill, put the lead back at 18-10.
After an Olivia Johnson kill broke serve, Jordyn O’Neal served up the final five points, with Johnson providing a kill to move things along.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Despite being the smallest school in the Brock varsity classic volleyball tournament, the Lady Indians finished 4th out of the eight teams there.
After losing to the host team in its first pool play match Aug. 14 18-25, 14-25 and also to Class 3A Wall 12-25, 8-25, Nocona rebounded to close out pool play with a 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Christoval. Sy Parker had 16 kills and 7 blocks in the three matches. Raylea Bowles had 12 kills, 17 digs and served up three aces. Maddyn Bowles had seven kills and 14 digs while Paige Davis had seven kills and 15 digs. Baylee Thomas added 11 digs.
From the setter spot, Kasi Castro had 20 assists, served up five aces and contributed 14 digs. Leah Meekins added 18 assists and six digs during the three matches.
To open Saturday’s bracket play, the Lady Indians posted a 25-18, 18-25, 26-24, 25-19 win over Fort Worth Christian. Castro staked Nocona to a 2-0 lead in game one. Kills by Parker set up pairs of points from Raylea Bowles and Leah Meekins helped Nocona negate an early deficit and take a 10-9 lead.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
County football teams had their first scrimmage of the season Aug. 14 with mixed results.
Forestburg hosted Azle Christian and Victory Christian. Under a new system with new head coach Cori Hayes, the Longhorns looked pretty good in the coach’s eye.
“The first team looked good,” Hayes explained. “Overall we need to work on our pace and blocking assignments and blocking assignments. Overall we looked good for the new regime.”
Forestburg hits the road to scrimmage Newcastle Aug. 21.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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