SPORTS
Bowie falls to state ranked Muenster
The Bowie Jackrabbits wrapped up their final non-district game of the season on Tuesday with another big challenge at Muenster.
The Hornets, the second ranked team in the state in 2A according to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches latest poll were able to parlay a great first quarter into a 45-30 win against the Jackrabbits.
Despite competing in a smaller classification, Muenster was able to matchup and even oversize Bowie in the post, starting players at heights of six-foot-seven, six-foot-six and six-foot-five.
Even with comparable size to try and hold off the Jackrabbits Daniel Mosley in the post, the Hornets sagged their defense in the lane to make it as hard as possible for Bowie to get the ball to Mosley.
With point guard Justin Franklin missing his third game due to an ankle injury, the Jackrabbits struggled to work the ball inside early and could not make any perimeter shots early on. Muenster methodically scored at a good pace and led 15-1 going into the second quarter.
Bowie played a little better in the second quarter, but had not made up any ground as the Jackrabbits trailed 26-8 at halftime.
The second half saw Bowie’s offense get back on track by being able to work the ball inside and finish through the size. While three-point attempts came with a flurry from the Jackrabbits to try and make up ground, no one had their shots finding net that night from deep as Bowie tread water down big.
While the Jackrabbits did win the second half outscoring the Hornets 22-19, it could not make up the horrendous first quarter as no offensive boom came. Muenster won 45-30.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
Nocona’s volleyball team headed to Bowie for a three-team scrimmage with the host team and Ponder Aug. 7.
Each team played the other two for 30 minutes in the Lady Rabbit gym. Lady Indian Coach Sandy Langford said she thought things went well for a first scrimmage.
“Just like any young team that is trying to find itself in a first scrimmage, We looked really good at times and at others not so much,” Langford said. “We’re forming a new team after losing a lot of seniors.”
Langford said the squad would have one thing go wrong and it would explode into several things. That will need to stop for a successful year in Langford’s mind.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Bowie’s tennis team is now 3-3 for the non-district campaign with a 1-2 week.
In the Rabbits’ home opener Aug. 5 against Graham, Bowie posted a 13-6 match win with the girls completing a 9-0 sweep.
Jessi Mayfield and Angeles Alvarez won 9-8 (7-4) while Payton Goodwin and Maddie Schwarz were 8-1 winners as were Avery DeWeber and Avery Bonham.
In girl’s singles Willow Seibert won 8-2 in No.1 1 singles. Goodwin and Mayfield were each 8-5 winners. Alvarez posted an 8-1 win. Schwarz won 9-8 (8-5) with Deweber taking an 8-2 decision.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Two major portions of Nocona’s 2023 bond issue are very close to being completed.
The new high school gym should be complete in time for the volleyball team to begin practice there Aug. 1, according to Superintendent Dr. David Waters. Ground on the 22,000 square foot facility was broken on Oct. 18, 2024.
Waters said a punch list meeting with the construction manager was scheduled for earlier this week with final touchups expected shortly afterwards. Fans should be able to enjoy the facility for the volleyball team’s season opener Aug. 11.
Fans will enjoy the new gym from entering the facility which has glass walls, enabling fans to watch the game from the foyer. Once inside the gym itself, there is stadium, chair back seating on the home side allowing for a much more comfortable experience.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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