SPORTS
Bowie falls at Whitesboro 35-7
It was another case of a close game getting away from the Bowie Jackrabbits in the second half in their loss at Whitesboro on Friday.
The Bearcats won the game 35-7, scoring 21 of their points in the third quarter.
The Jackrabbits held Whitesboro to only one score in the first half with the Bearcats scoring on a 30-yard pass from Mac Harper to Jacob Smith.
Down 7-0 at halftime, Bowie was still hoping it had a chance to win this game if it could get anything going on offense.
Unfortunately this season second halves, especially third quarters, have plagued the Jackrabbits for whatever reason. Friday was no different.
Whitesboro scored on a 55-yard run from Devon Price to start the quarter and go up by two scores and it was downhill from there.
The Bearcats scored twice more before the quarter ended with Harper scoring on a short run and connecting with Major Ledbetter on a 22-yard touchdown.
Down 28-0 in the fourth quarter, Bowie played better in the final period.
The offense capitalized on its best drive of the game as Ty Harris scored from one yard out to cut the score to 28-7.
Unfortunately, the offense gave that score back as a fumble was recovered by Whitesboro and returned 42-yards for a touchdown to put the final touches on the game. The Bearcats won 35-7.
Bowie hosts its final home game against Ponder. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
Landry Norwood has agreed to become the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for Bowie High.
Norwood grew up in Paradise, playing a number of sports for the Panthers during his high school career. With a number of family members still in the area and the position coming open, Norwood applied and was hired.
“I know the tradition up here,” Norwood said. “I was glad (Athletic Director and Head Football) Coach Tyler Price felt he could put his trust in me.”
Bowie’s varsity went 2-10 last year, both wins coming against Vernon. Norwood spent five years as an assistant in Lipan before spending the next four years at Llano, three years as head coach. He said his last two years in Llano were rough after graduation of nine seniors his first year and a 26-7 squad.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News
Nocona came into game two of its Class 2A Division I bi-district series with Archer City looking to rebound from a 17-0 loss in game one.
The Lady Indians took a quick lead but the Lady ‘Cats had too much in the tank and knocked Nocona out of the playoffs courtesy of a 13-3, five-inning victory winning the best of three series, 2-0.
Kylea Wallace reached base on a second baseman’s error. With one out, M’leigha Franklin took a pitch over the wall in left field for a home run, igniting the Lady Indian crowd with a 2-0 lead.
Archer City prevented further damage by retiring the next two hitters. The Lady ‘Cats struck in the bottom of the inning for seven runs.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Culture. It’s a beautiful word.
Bowie Softball Coach Griffin Fields has been trying to install a positive, winning culture since taking over the job. For the first time since 2019, the Lady Rabbits qualified for the postseason, facing District 8 top seed Early in the bi-district round.
After beating the Lady ‘Horns 9-8 in game one of the best-of-three series April 23, Early came back and evened the series less than 24 hours later, 15-0. The Lady Rabbits used the aforementioned culture and got out to a quick lead in game three.
Bowie was then forced to come from behind for the second straight night. Kinley Baker, who had the game winning RBI in game one, came through again in game three and broke a 6-all tie with a single to lift the Lady Rabbits to a 9-6 victory in the finale.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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