SPORTS
Jackrabbits fall in second half
The Bowie Jackrabbits lost at Pilot Point on Friday in the classic game of two halves format.
The Bearcats won 52-21 after holding only a 24-21 lead at halftime.
The Jackrabbits got things going first as quarterback Colby Miller found fullback Devin Melton for 17 yards and a touchdown to put Bowie up 7-0.
Pilot Point responded as Asten Kirby returned the kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was missed so the Jackrabbits led 7-6.
Still in the first quarter, Miller threw the ball up to Ryder Richey, who came down with the ball in between two defenders and raced to the end zone to complete a 41-yard touchdown catch. The extra point extended the Jackrabbits’ lead to 14-6.
Before the quarter was done, the Bearcats capped off a drive as Ish Harris scored on a short run. Pilot Point converted the two-point conversion to tie the game at 14-14 heading to the second quarter.
The Bearcats took their first lead of the game as Harris scored on a 28-yard run to go up 21-14. Bowie’s offense started to struggle after its hot start to the game as plays failed to get made like they were in the first quarter.
The Jackrabbit defense provided a spark as Richey picked off a tipped pass and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 21-21. With the half winding down, Bowie felt good heading into locker room with the score tied.
Unfortunately, Pilot Point executed one final drive before halftime. The Bearcats drove down deep into Jackrabbits territory. With a few seconds left Pilot Point made a 31-yard field goal to take a 24-21 lead, leaving a bitter taste in the Jackrabbits mouth.
Still, if Bowie could continue to play like it did in the first half it would have been in position to win at the end. The team knew a good start in the third quarter would set the tone for the rest of the game.
Instead, the second half was all Bearcats. Pilot Point scored on its first possession to take the lead to 30-21. The Jackrabbit’s offense continued to struggle despite moving the ball some running the ball. Unfortunately, those big plays in the passing game did not happen in the third or fourth quarter.
Once the Bearcats offense started rolling, Bowie’s defense had trouble slowing it down as they passed for three touchdowns before the game was over. Pilot Point scored 28 points in the second half as it extended its lead to where people forgot how close the game had been in the first half. The Bearcats won 52-21.
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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