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Jackrabbits win area game 66-52
The Bowie Jackrabbits kept their late season magic going by beating Jim Ned in the area round on Friday.
The Jackrabbits won 66-52 against the Indians in a game they controlled from the jump and never let go of to keep their playoff run going.
Bowie came into the game on the heels of the upset of the year with it beating highly ranked Peaster in the bi-district after four overtime periods. There might be some worry there would be a bit of a let down after such an emotional win, but that win was just the continuation of its previous game.
Bowie’s win in its final regular season game against a Holliday team did not improve its seeding, but it did lead to the Eagles losing expectedly in the bi-district round to state-power Brock since the loss made them finish third in the district. It was the fate Holliday sent Bowie to last year.
The confidence was sky high now and the Jackrabbit team was not ready for their ride to end. In comparison, despite Jim Ned being one of the top programs in 3A in just about every sport, this year’s boy’s basketball team was human.
The Indians were 23-13 on the season and finished third in their district, which meant they were a bit of a step down in competition for Bowie from its previous two wins. Still, the Jackrabbits were in no position to not take Jim Ned seriously now that everyone was jumping on their band wagon following the upset win against Peaster.
There is some recent history with Jim Ned beating Bowie in the same area round back in 2019, which ruined that team’s chances at trying to repeat as state champions.
The start of the game was the most important as the Jackrabbits got a good lead in the first quarter and never let go.
“They were very good at driving the ball and also have a talented post man,” Coach Andy Atkins said. “We had a plan to help on that post and attempted to neutralize their ability to drive the ball. I thought we were able to do those things well.”
Bowie came out and scored the game’s opening 13 points. Even with the Indians getting its stuff together, the Jackrabbits led 16-7 after the first quarter.
Bowie could never run away with the lead and cruise, but it also never let Jim Ned back into the game to make it close. The Jackrabbits led 34-20 at halftime and 53-38 heading into the final period.
Bowie was able to go 7-12 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter to close out the win with little trouble 66-52.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
In its first match since last year’s state semifinal appearance, Saint Jo hosted Bryson Aug. 11 and took a 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 win over the Cowgirls.
The Lady Panthers lost some talent to graduation but have five seniors ready to have a successful season. Savannah Hil, one of the five, got Saint Jo rolling offensively with a four-point serving string, including a pair of aces. Abby Carter’s kill and Kamron Skidmore’s block helped put the Lady Panthers up 5-2 in game one.
Hadleigh Moore added a four-point string of her own to extend the lead to 10-3. Tatum Morman’s pair, helped by a Hill kill, gave Saint Jo a 14-5 lead. Bryson got within five before a Hill 3-pointer, with help by a Carter kill, put the lead back at 18-10.
After an Olivia Johnson kill broke serve, Jordyn O’Neal served up the final five points, with Johnson providing a kill to move things along.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Despite being the smallest school in the Brock varsity classic volleyball tournament, the Lady Indians finished 4th out of the eight teams there.
After losing to the host team in its first pool play match Aug. 14 18-25, 14-25 and also to Class 3A Wall 12-25, 8-25, Nocona rebounded to close out pool play with a 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Christoval. Sy Parker had 16 kills and 7 blocks in the three matches. Raylea Bowles had 12 kills, 17 digs and served up three aces. Maddyn Bowles had seven kills and 14 digs while Paige Davis had seven kills and 15 digs. Baylee Thomas added 11 digs.
From the setter spot, Kasi Castro had 20 assists, served up five aces and contributed 14 digs. Leah Meekins added 18 assists and six digs during the three matches.
To open Saturday’s bracket play, the Lady Indians posted a 25-18, 18-25, 26-24, 25-19 win over Fort Worth Christian. Castro staked Nocona to a 2-0 lead in game one. Kills by Parker set up pairs of points from Raylea Bowles and Leah Meekins helped Nocona negate an early deficit and take a 10-9 lead.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
County football teams had their first scrimmage of the season Aug. 14 with mixed results.
Forestburg hosted Azle Christian and Victory Christian. Under a new system with new head coach Cori Hayes, the Longhorns looked pretty good in the coach’s eye.
“The first team looked good,” Hayes explained. “Overall we need to work on our pace and blocking assignments and blocking assignments. Overall we looked good for the new regime.”
Forestburg hits the road to scrimmage Newcastle Aug. 21.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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