SPORTS
Lady Rabbits lose on the road 19-9
The Bowie Lady Rabbits traveled to Mineral Wells on Tuesday to play in their final non-district game.
Due to rain, the game was moved to a road game and the Lady Rabbits ended up losing 19-9 in five innings.
Early in the game, Bowie was able to strike first. The Lady Rabbits loaded the bases when Gracie Bentley hit a one out single that drove in two runs. She scored a batter later thanks to a passed ball to put Bowie up 3-0.
Mineral Wells answered in the bottom of the first inning. A runner reaching base thanks to an error and a single put two runners on with no outs. A wild pitch and a passed ball allowed both of them to score to cut the lead to 3-2 heading to the second inning.
The Lady Rabbits were again able to get two base runners on. A passed ball allowed both runners to advance to scoring position. Next batter Season Eudey drove in one run as she grounded to the shortstop.
After another single put runners at the corner, Carrington Davis hit a triple to left field. It was enough to drive in both runners. Next batter Kylie Fleming laid down a sacrifice bunt to score Davis and put Bowie up 7-2.
Unfortunately, the Lady Rams fired back with a five run inning to tie the game 7-7 in the bottom of the second inning thanks to three hits, one hit batter and one fielding error.
The Lady Rabbits got a hand to start the third inning. The first two batters were able to reach the base thanks to fielding errors. Jasmine Jones was then able to single to left field to drive in one run. With no outs it looked like it was going to be another big inning for Bowie.
The next batter hit the ball to the shortstop, who fumbled the play and allowed the third Lady Rabbit runner to reach base thanks to an error in that inning. Unfortunately, Mineral Wells was able to get the runner out going to second base for the first out.
Bowie was not able to take any more advantage as their next two batters popped up to the pitcher and struck out for the final two outs as the Lady Rabbits led 8-7.
The Lady Rams continued their hot offensive play. A leadoff single and walk had two runners on base with no outs. Back-to-back outs from a ground out and a sacrifice fly score both runners to give Mineral Wells its first lead.
The Lady Rams were not done in the bottom of the third inning. Three hits, a walk and a fielding error allowed for three more runs to score. Mineral Wells led 12-8 heading into the fourth inning.
Bowie started the inning off right. Davis led off with a single and next batter Fleming drove her in with a triple to right field to cut the lead to 12-9. Unfortunately, the Lady Rabbits could not get her home as the next three batters were sat down.
The Lady Rams were able to load the bases thanks to a dropped third strike, a single and a hit batter with one out.
After a pop out for the second out, a double drove in two runs. An error during this time allowed another run to score. A passed ball allowed the runner to score. Three more walks and a single allowed three more runs to score as Mineral Wells led 19-9.
Bowie needed to score at least one run to keep the game going after the fifth inning. Unfortunately, the Lady Rabbits offense was stalled for the first time all game as the three batters were all sat down in order to end the game.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
SPORTS
Saint Jo volleyball opens with victory
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.
SPORTS
Lady Indian VB falls in semis at Brock Tourney
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.
SPORTS
Area teams hit gridiron for scrimmages
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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