SPORTS
Bowie wins first game after break
The Bowie Jackrabbits came back from their holiday break to dust off the rust and play Bridgeport at home on Friday.
The Jackrabbits won 54-40 against the Bulls in a game that was mostly used as a warmup by both teams to try and get back where they were before the long break.
Bowie last played a game 10 days before on Dec. 20 when it opened district with a win against Iowa Park.
With the following week restarting district play, the Jackrabbits wanted some game action to see where they were at.
The opening quarter was competitive throughout. Bridgeport was taller in the post and played a zone defense that made it a tough proposition to drive into the lane.
Instead, Bowie hunted open shots on the perimeter in the half court while looking to speed the game up by playing full-court press style defense that led to opportunities in transition.
The Jackrabbits made three 3-pointers in the first quarter and led 15-10.
The second quarter saw a lot less scoring from both teams. Bowie seemed to be settling for too many 3-pointers and only one went in during this time.
With transition opportunities drying up since the team could not set up the press, the Jackrabbit players had to start challenging the Bulls with shots near the rim and did come away with a few baskets.
Thankfully, Bowie’s defense clamped down harder as well, limiting Bridgeport to only six points which led the Jackrabbits to keep their lead at 24-16 at halftime.
Bowie got a big offensive jolt from Andrew Sandhoff in the second half. He scored 14 off the bench including four 3-pointers to help the Jackrabbits keep their lead even as Bridgeport’s offense found a bit more success as well.
Bowie balanced out the shooting from outside from Sandhoff with some shots around the rim to build its lead to 38-28 heading into the fourth quarter.
The Jackrabbits made three 3-pointers and a handful of shots around the basket to pull away in the final period as Bowie won 54-40.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
Bowie held off a stiff challenge from Slidell in Nocona Summer League action June 22, the Lady Rabbit basketball team posting a 17-15 win over the Lady ‘Hounds.
Slidell took a pair of early leads only to be met by a basket and 3-pointer by junior Laney Segura for a 5-4 Bowie lead. Sophomore newcomer Sawyer Martin’s free throws and a Kynlee Baker basket extended the lead to 9-4 midway through the 16-minute running clock first half.
Each team traded baskets to close the half, Bowie’s basket from Kylee Waldrep, as the Lady Rabbits took advantage of cold shooting from the Lady ‘Hounds to lead 11-6 at the break.
Slidell got within one early in the second half, using a size advantage inside for a couple of layins to get within 11-10 with about 12 minutes left. Bowie used another small run to take control again.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
RJ Oliver is ready to take over “his” team.
The new Nocona Head Baseball coach, who has been at the school for six years as an assistant coach, is ready to tke tdhe incoming seniors to the next level.”
When I first started here, we weren’t every good but we built a program that has gotten better over the years,” Oliver said. “I’ve been offered other jobs since I’ve been here but the senior and I have worked together since 6th grade and I think we have the chance to breally good.”
Nocona went into the area round this year before being knocked out. Oliver said it has been exciting getting the head coach position. Oliver is bursting at the seams to get started next Spring.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Results for the 2026 Jim Bowie Days Youth Rodeo are as follows:
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First place in the ages 7-10 division was Korleigh Carver with a time of 17.724 followed by Lilly Pitts in 18.547 for 2nd place. In 3rd place was Willa Crawford in 20.696 with Jackson Fletcher in 4th in 21.494. Brady Hoffman was 5th in 23.176.
Annabelle Spooner won the 11-14 division with a time of 17.751 followed by Hadley Donegan in 2nd with a time of 17.999. In 3rd spot was Layna Taylor in 19.113 with Brinley Steinke in 4th with a time of 19.647. Kambell Hansard was 5th in 19.873.
In the ages 15-19 division Paislee Fugate won with a time of 16.897 followed by Marli Donegan in 17.823. In 3rd spot was Bryellen Vaillalpando in 17.98 with Julia Mott in 18.249 finishing 4th and Adyson Conner 5th in 18.671.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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