SPORTS
Bowie, Nocona boy powerlifters compete at Ponder
The Bowie and Nocona boy’s powerlifting teams competed at Ponder along with lifters from six other schools.
As a team the Jackrabbits came just three points short of first place Alvord while the Indians finished in sixth place.
Bowie had nine of its lifters finish among the top five in their weight classes, scoring points that contributed to the team total.
The Jackrabbits had five of its lifters win their overall weight classes which were more than any other team.
Coleton Price not only won the 308 pound weight class, but his 1,580 total pounds were more than any other lifter at the meet. It was just 30 pounds more than teammate Bryan Arellano, who won the 275 pound weight class.
Both were the only lifters who squatted 700 or more pounds while no one else at the meet squatted more than 540 pounds. Arellano’s 400 pound bench press and Price’s 540 pound deadlift were both meet highs as well.
Bowie’s other weight class champions included Jakson Hofbauer winning the 242 pound weight class with 1,305 total pounds, Johnny Arenas winning the 198 pound weight class with 1,055 total pounds and Colton Covington winning the 123 pound weight class while lifting 805 total pounds.
Those who finished in the top included Trevor Hopson finishing second in the 165 pound weight class; Gabe Arencibia finishing third in the 275 pound weight class; Jacobi McGregor finishing third in the 308 pound weight class; Jaxson Johnston finishing fourth in the 165 pound weight class and James Allison finishing fourth in the 123 pound weight class.
For Nocona, five of its lifters were able to finish among the top five in their weight classes and score team points.
Miguel Oliveras did the best for the Indians, finishing second in the 132 pound weight class with a total of 875 total pounds.
Nicky Diaz finished third in the 114 pound weight class with a total of 605 pounds.
Other Nocona lifters who finished in the top five included Dorian Ellis finishing fourth in the 132 pound weight class, Alessandro Rico finishing fourth in the 220 pound weight class and Landon Wilson finishing fifth in the 181 pound weight class.
The next varsity boys meet is scheduled for Feb. 10 at Paradise.
To results and weight totals for all Bowie and Nocona lifters, 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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