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Bowie baseball loses extra-inning game to Holliday 2-1
The Bowie Jackrabbits battled Holliday on Tuesday night in a three hour extra innings epic.
Unfortunately, it was the Eagles that came away with the 2-1 win after 10 innings of play to give the Jackrabbits their third district loss.
Bowie was coming off a loss at Jacksboro in another tightly contested, low-scoring game. The Jackrabbits split their games against Holliday last year, but would need to beat the Eagles twice in the final two and half weeks of the regular season to have a shot at the district title if they got some help.
Colton Richey got the start on the mound for Bowie and immediately found himself in trouble. After walking the first two batters of the game, Richey and the defense somehow fought their way out of the jam in a way that would become common place for the Jackrabbits all night.
Following a strikeout, a deep fly ball for out two moved both runners into scoring position. Richey then fielded a weak hit ball and easily tossed it to first base for out three.
Bowie provided some pressure on offense in the first inning as well. Carson Sanders drew a walk with one out and two batters later Jake Fallis hit a single to put two runners on base with two outs.
Unfortunately, the Jackrabbits could not take advantage as the next batter flew out to centerfield for out three.
The second inning saw Bowie have no trouble on defense as Richey retired all three batters he faced.
With the bats, again the Jackrabbits found a way to get two runners on base. Brody Armstrong hit a single with one out. Following a strikeout, Logan Hutson drew a walk. Bowie could not take advantage as another strikeout followed for out three.
Richey found himself in another deep hole of his own creation. After the leadoff batter hit a single, a walk and a hit batter followed to load the bases up with one out. Richey then found himself behind in the count 3-0 and threatening to walk in a run.
He dug deep and ended up striking out the batter. The next batter then popped out to the catcher in foul territory for out three.
Bowie got some help with Holliday mistakes in its at-bats. Fallis was able to get on base with two outs after hitting a groundball that got by the first basemen for an error.
Troy Kesey followed with a single. Cade Thompson then hit a groundball to the shortstop that looked like it would be out three. The throw to first base went wide for another error, allowing Fallis to come around and score, giving Bowie a 1-0 lead.
The Jackrabbits had a chance to score more with two runners in scoring position, but the next batter struck out for out three.
The fourth inning saw Holliday get its leadoff batter on base with a single. Two groundouts followed, one moving the runner to second base and into scoring position. Thankfully, Richey induced another groundout and the defense delivered for out three.
Bowie batters had no luck getting anything going as all three hit balls right to Eagle players for routine outs.
The fifth inning saw Holliday get on the board quickly. The leadoff batter hit a triple into right field. The runner was then driven in on a single that followed to tie the game 1-1.
Following a mound visit and after a fly out and a single that followed, Bowie Coach Tyler Price inserted Kawlyer Swearingin in to pitch.
Swearingin was coming off a four inning relief appearance in the previous game against Jacksboro where his only run given up came because of an error.
He immediately got himself in more trouble as the first batter hit a single that moved the lead runner to third base despite a close throw, which allowed the batter to reach second base.
With two runners in scoring position and only one out, momentum was looking to shift in Holliday’s direction if it could just get the lead. Swearingin and the Bowie defense found a way as a groundball hit to the shortstop led to an inning sealing double-play to get out of the jam.
Bowie was hoping to try and provide some sort of pressure on offense to respond. Sanders led off and hit a single to get on base. Unfortunately, he would then get picked off in the next at-bat. A groundout and strikeout followed to move to the sixth inning.
Swearingin struck out the first two batters, but again found himself in trouble as the next two batters drew walks. A passed ball would then move both runners into scoring position and again the Eagles looked poised to take the lead.
Swearingin again got out of the jam thanks to the defense as a fly out to right field landed into the mitt of his teammate for out three.
Holliday made a change on the mound. While Cooper Turner’s pitching had only allowed one un-earned run so far, the Jackrabbits had been able to threaten to get base runners on base in all but one inning so far.
Grant Cox came in for relief and he proved to be a tougher challenge for Bowie hitter for the rest of the game, who either had trouble touching is fastball or getting fouled by his breaking ball.
The Jackrabbits failed to get any base runners on as two of the three batters struck out to move to the seventh inning.
Swearingin answered with his best pitched inning of the game, striking out two of the three batters, while the other batter grounded out to second base.
Despite the first two batters striking out, Bowie set itself up to maybe win in regulation. Swearingin hit a single and Sanders followed with a drawn walk. Unfortunately, a third strikeout followed to end the seventh as the game went into extra innings.
After retiring the first two batters, the Eagles were able to get one runner on base with a blooping single into the shallow part of right field. Swearingin would not let it fester though as he struck out the second batter of the inning for out three.
Bowie batters had less luck as two of the three batters struck out and the other batter grounded out for out three.
The ninth inning got off to a bad start that looked like it would spell the end for the Jackrabbits. Holliday’s leadoff batter again got on base by drawing a walk. A line drive hit into left field followed for a hit.
Fallis made the throw to third base to try and get the out on the lead runner there. It was a close call and initially the runner was called out. After some discussion, the umpires changed their mind and the Bowie crowd and Coach Price were furious.
After a heated discussion did nothing to change the officials mind further, the Jackrabbits had to deal with having two runners in scoring position with no outs.
Following a strikeout, Bowie elected to intentionally walk the next batter to load the bases up with only one out.
Swearingin and the defense again dug itself out of the hole. He struck out the next batter for out two. It wasn’t looking good on the next hitter as he was down 3-0 and threatening to walk in a run.
He came back to make it a full count and the ball was into foul territory. Second basemen DeMoss made a great play on the ball for out three to give Bowie a big emotional lift to get out of the situation without giving up any runs.
Unfortunately, that lift did not extend over to the at-bats. Besides Hutson drawing a walk with two outs, two batters were struck out and another grounded out to move to the 10th inning.
Following a strike out, Swearingin walked the next batter to put one runner on base that would go on to make all the difference. Swearingin struck out the next batter for out two.
Even with the base runner stealing second base, the situation still was not as dire as Bowie had been dealing with.
He was still in scoring position and the next batter hit a double into the gap in the outfield to drive him. Holliday now led 2-1 after four innings of a tied ball game and plenty of chances squandered thanks to the clutch pitching and defense of the Jackrabbits.
Swearingin and the defense made sure not to make things any worse as the next batter flew out to centerfield for out three.
Hoping with the pressure of the game being on the line down one would spur into action the bats that had had trouble threatening to score for the last several innings, Bowie was hoping for some come back heroics.
Surely after all of the times the Jackrabbits had MacGyvered their way out of not giving up runs on defense during the now three hour game, some of that magic would bleed over to their bats with the game on the line.
The team had come through in a similar fashion last year to beat Holliday, but a year later it would not come to pass.
A strikeout, a fly out to centerfield and a three strike strikeout swinging ended the game with the Eagles winning 2-1.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
Prairie Valley
The Prairie Valley Lady Bulldogs were able to pick up a win on homecoming night on Friday against Christ Academy.
The Lady Bulldogs won 32-27 against the Lady Warriors.
Prairie Valley started off the game on a great note going up 10-1 in the first quarter. The Lady Bulldogs seemed to effortlessly drive to the basket against Christ Academy’s man-to-man defense. On the other side of the court, Prairie Valley’s pressure out its 3-2 zone defense seemed too much for the Lady Warriors.
The second quarter was more even as the Lady Bulldogs small bench meant a slow pace and a lot of energy expended by their lead ball handlers.
Christ Academy adjusted to the physicality and eventually started to use their size advantage to just kind of will points to come in the paint.
Still, Prairie Valley led 18-8 at halftime.
The third quarter saw the Lady Warrior players seem to match up better with the Lady Bulldogs to not allow drives to the basket be so easy. Fatigue also played a factor as Prairie Valley only scored four points.
Thankfully, the Lady Bulldogs were able to hold on to a 22-17 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The final period saw Christ Academy take its first lead of the game up 24-22 before Prairie Valley tied it back up 24-24. Then it was back and forth down the stretch.
Linzie Priddy scored on a layup to give the Lady Bulldogs back the lead with less than two minutes left to play. The Lady Warriors answered quickly with only their second 3-pointer of the game to answer back and get back the lead.
Prairie Valley then saw Renee Stout’s running floater go in to get back the lead.
After getting a stop, the Lady Bulldogs made one free throw extend their lead to 29-27 with 24 seconds left. Prairie Valley then sealed the game as Stout stole the ball in the backcourt and Priddy scored on a layup. One final free throw made by Natalee Young made the final score 32-27 for Prairie Valley.
Nocona
The Nocona Lady Indians crushed Olney on the road on Friday to pick up its third district win.
The Lady Indians won 84-20 against the Lady Cubs in a game that was never close.
Nocona came in confident after easily winning its first two games in district by one-sided scores, last losing a district game in 2019 when it was competing in 3A.
Olney was 1-1 in district and had a similar season record while playing mostly small schools.
The Lady Indians led 21-6 after the first quarter and 36-14 at halftime.
Nocona seemed to pick it up even more in the second half, limiting the Lady Cubs to only six points total. The Lady Indians scored 29 points in the third quarter before gearing down to 19 points in the fourth quarter even as they sat some of their starters.
Nocona won 84-20.
Saint Jo
The Saint Jo Lady Panthers beat 2A Archer City on Friday night to head into the break on a good note.
The Lady Panthers won a competitive game 54-46 against the Lady Cats.
Payzlie Cervantes led the team with 14 points and seven steals. Aubrey Morman was second with 10 points. Krista Reeves, Jordyn O’Neal and Kamron Skidmore each scored eight points.
Taylor Patrick grabbed a team high 16 rebounds to go with five assists.
Forestburg
The Forestburg Lady Horns won a good game against Community Christian at home on Friday to go into the holiday break on a positive note.
The Lady Horns won 50-30 against the Lady Warriors.
Forestburg started off the game well going up 18-9. The second quarter saw the Lady Horns slow down a little, but their lead grew a little as they led 29-16 at halftime.
The third quarter was Forestburg’s last great push as Brenna Briles scored 10 of the team’s 16 points as it led 45-22. The fourth quarter saw the Lady Horns hold the ball which limited scoring opportunities for both teams as they scored less than double-digits for the first time all game.
Still, the Lady Horns won by 20 points, 50-30.
Missing scores
The Bowie News did not receive scores from Bellevue coaches from Friday’s game.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News. For more pictures from the Prairie Valley game, click here https://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=bnews1&AID=6871308&T=1
Prairie Valley
The Prairie Valley Bulldogs had a good win against Christ Academy on Friday night in which they were celebrating homecoming and its first hall of honor celebration.
The Bulldogs won 54-40, catching fire in the second half after a slow start against the Warriors.
Prairie Valley was trying to shake off its most recent loss against Bryson as the young team and new Coach Kent Caruthers work through early season hiccups.
The start to the game saw the Bulldogs struggle to score against Christ Academy while the Warriors were able to can in a couple of 3-pointers to help them take a 10-4 lead.
The second quarter saw Prairie Valley’s 3-2 zone increase in intensity and pressure, mixing in some full-court presses after made baskets to keep Christ Academy on its toes.
The Bulldogs limited the Warriors to only one made basket while continuing to attack the basket. Prairie Valley tied the score up at 14-14 heading into halftime.
The third quarter saw both team’s offenses explode relative to the first half. After the team made only one 3-pointer in the first half, Trae Campbell caught fire for the Bulldogs as he made three in the quarter.
Prairie Valley more than doubled its first half production as it led 31-26 in what was still a competitive game.
Then the fourth quarter saw the Bulldogs run away with it as Jarrett Horton scored 11 of the team’s 19 points, including making three 3-pointers. Christ Academy could not keep up as Prairie Valley won by double-digits 54-40.
Nocona
The Nocona Indians were able to start off district play right with a win at Olney on Friday.
The Indians beat the Cubs 51-42 in a game with a lot of runs for both teams.
Nocona was coming off a disappointing loss to Holliday in its previous game, but the Indians were hoping to play better against schools its own size.
It did not start well for the Indians. Olney jumped out to a 7-0 lead and it looked like Nocona was not playing engaged.
The Indians answered in the first quarter, coming back to tie the score at 7-7. In the second quarter, Nocona exploded for 20 points as four players made at least one basket each. The Indians limited the Cubs to only seven points again as they led 27-14 at halftime.
Nocona’s offense kept the pressure on in the third quarter even if the defense did not. Olney more than doubled its first half total in the quarter, scoring 17 points. Still, the Indians led by double-digits 42-31 heading into the final period.
Nocona’s offense slowed down in the fourth quarter as the team got sloppy with the ball. The Indians scored only nine points after two explosive quarters. Still, it was enough to beat the Cubs 51-42.
Forestburg
The Forestburg Longhorns dominated Community Christian at home on Friday to head into the holiday break feeling great.
The Longhorns dominated the Warriors 70-31, with most of the damage coming in three quarters as the starters sat out the fourth.
Forestburg jumped out to a 27-4 lead and it never got much better for Community Christian. The Longhorns slowed down a bit in the second quarter as the Warriors equaled them 14-14 during the period.
Forestburg had one more stretch of dominance in the third quarter, growing its lead as it outscored Community Christian 22-8. The Longhorns led 63-26.
The final period saw most of Forestburg’s starters sit to give the inexperienced bench some much needed minutes. While the Longhorns held the Warriors to only five points, the team only scored seven themselves.
Still, Forestburg won big 70-31.
Gold-Burg
The Gold-Burg Bears had a tough final game before district play on Thursday as they lost to Victory Christian Academy in Decatur.
The Patriots won 48-26 against the Bears they got off to a slow start that put them behind the eight-ball.
Gold-Burg was coming off a tough loss against Garner after having an up and down tournament at Saint Jo the previous week.
The first quarter was the lowest point for the Bears.
Victory Christian seemed one step ahead of Gold-Burg’s 3-2 zone, able to find the open player ahead of the defensive rotation and dribble into open spots.
The Patriots made three 3-pointers and seemed to get whatever they wanted.
On the other side, the Bears offense tried to attack Victory Christian off the dribble but could not get an easy or clean shot anywhere.
Every shot was tough and unfortunately none went in during the first eight minutes of the game.
The Patriots led 19-0 after the first quarter.
Thankfully, Gold-Burg had nowhere to go but up and the defense tightened up. The Bears used their size and fight inside to not allow easy shots near the basket as only two 3-pointers from Victory Christian were the only points given up.
On offense, Gold-Burg still was not able to shake the sticky man-to-man defense, though the team did earn three trips to the free throw line and made two baskets.
Still, the Bears were down 25-5 at halftime.
The shots started to go in during the second half for Gold-Burg as the team scored in double-figures in the final two quarters.
Unfortunately, the Patriots had one more successful offensive quarter in the third to make sure the Bears could not make the game close.
Victory Christian won 48-26 in the end.
Missing scores
The Bowie News did not receive scores from Friday’s games from Saint Jo and Bellevue coaches.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
For more photos from the Prairie Valley game, click here https://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=bnews1&AID=6871309&T=1
For photos from the Gold-Burg game, click here https://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=bnews1&AID=6871307&T=1
Girls
The Bowie Lady Rabbits head into the holiday break starting 2-0 in district after winning a close game at Jacksboro on Friday.
The Lady Rabbits took the lead when Laney Enlow put an offensive rebound back in with 36 seconds left to secure the win 44-42 against the Lady Tigers.
Bowie came into the game knowing it would be tougher than its district opener where it beat Iowa Park by double-digits. Jacksboro was 1-1 in district, coming off a close win against Henrietta.
The Lady Rabbits started out the game as well, limiting the Lady Tigers to only three points in the first quarter. On offense, Bowie had four different players score make one basket, including Lanie Moore who sunk two 3-pointers as the Lady Rabbits led 13-3.
The second quarter saw Jacksboro get back into the game on offense, with four different players scoring points as the Lady Tigers scored 14 points. Thankfully, Bowie’s offense was not slowing down as the team first approach continued. Six different players scored at least one point as the Lady Rabbits scored 15 points, growing their lead by one point as they led 28-17 at halftime.
Unfortunately, the third quarter was one in which everything seemed to go wrong for Bowie. The Lady Rabbits made only two free throws all quarter. Coach Matthew Miller thought the shots his team were taking were good, but just none went in during this period.
This left the door open for Jacksboro to make up ground and the team did. Leaning on its leading scorer Hayden Walker, who scored 10 of the team’s 18 points during the period, the Lady Tigers took the lead 35-30 heading into the fourth quarter.
Bowie’s offense got back on track in the final period. Four different players made at least one basket as the Lady Rabbits climbed back. Most importantly, Bowie’s defense limited Jacksboro to only seven points during the quarter.
Still, it came down to the final minute before the Lady Rabbits went ahead for good on Enlow’s offensive put back. Bowie’s defense was able to hold as the team won 44-42.
Boys
The Bowie Jackrabbits lost a close game at Jacksboro on Friday in their district opener right before the holiday break.
The Jackrabbits lost 46-44 to a tough Tigers team full of upperclassmen.
Bowie came into the game on the heels of a good showing at a tournament in Graham the previous week and had extra time to prepare for the game with a bye earlier in the week.
Jacksboro had a lot of recent wins, but almost all of its opponents were smaller 2A or 3A schools. Also, the Tigers three-round playoff run in football meant the team had only been together for a little less than three weeks.
Still, when the teams meet it was Jacksboro that took the lead early, attacking the paint and limiting Bowie’s chances to score as the Tigers led 11-7.
The Jackrabbits started to use that physicality against Jacksboro, shooting 12 free throws in the second quarter alone. The Tigers shot seven themselves in the quarter as both teams scored 11 points.
Bowie trailed 22-18 at halftime.
The third quarter started off poorly by the Jackrabbits. Jacksboro got off to a great start and led by as many as 11 at one point. Thankfully the team rallied and had the best offensive performance of the game. The Tigers lead was cut down to 35-34 heading into the fourth quarter.
The final period was back and forth throughout as neither team had much luck getting free throws like it had in the second quarter. Every point was tough to score for both Bowie and Jacksboro.
The Jackrabbits rode the hot hand of Bradly Horton who scored eight of the team’s 10 points during the quarter. His 3-pointer down the stretch cut the lead to one basket and a free throw cut it to two points.
Unfortunately, Bowie never got a chance to tie the game as the Tigers were able to keep possession and hold on to win 46-44.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
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