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Lady Rabbits beat Jacksboro
The Bowie Lady Rabbits beat Jacksboro on Tuesday to start the new year off with a district win.
The Lady Rabbits won 44-30 against the Lady Tigers, pulling ahead in the second half after a close first half.
Bowie came into the game on a three-game win streak dating back to Dec. 20 when the team beat Iowa Park for its first district win. Last week the Lady Rabbits won both of their non-district “warm-up” games against Petrolia and Ponder.
Jacksboro came into the game in better shape than in recent years. The Lady Tigers were 2-1 in district play, with their only loss coming in a close overtime game at City View.
They also had some warm-up games the previous week to knock off the holiday rust by playing at a tournament.
The Lady Rabbits and the whole Bowie community also were dealing with the aftermath of fellow high school student and athlete Colby Price’s death just the previous day.
The first half was frustrating for Bowie. Jacksboro had a size advantage inside with Erin Jonas having good post up skills down low. The Lady Rabbits were determined to not let her beat them. In response, the Lady Tigers hard-nosed point guard Kylie Tullous did some damage scoring the ball as well.
For the most part, it was Bowie’s inability to score in the first half that frustrated the team, but made up for it by playing good defense itself. Jacksboro led 10-8 after the first quarter, but the Lady Rabbits held the Lady Tigers to only four points in the second quarter which allowed them to barely take the lead 15-14 at halftime.
Some adjustments were made by Bowie and the team came out in the third quarter looking to score. The Lady Rabbits more than doubled their first half scoring, making three 3-pointers and Maddie Mandela scored nine of the teams 17 points.
Bowie grew its one point lead to eight as it led 32-24 heading into the fourth quarter.
The defense did a good job of limiting the Lady Tigers scoring the ball on defense while continuing to grow the lead. Ziba Robbins led the team in the final period scoring seven points. Bowie was able to get to the free throw line a fare bit and went 4-6 as Jacksboro ran out of time.
The Lady Rabbits won 44-30.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend 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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