Bowie girls
The Bowie Lady Rabbits won a close game at home on Saturday against Graham.
The Lady Rabbits won 41-38 against the Lady Blues, the team’s second straight game where Bowie was able to win by a close margin.
The teams played a nearly even first quarter as both team’s offenses had a little trouble finding some rhythm. Both teams made three baskets by three different players, including one 3-pointer. The only difference was Bowie made its two free throws while the Lady Blues did not, which was crucial since neither team had a day to remember at the charity stripe. The Lady Rabbits led 9-7.
There was a bit more offense in the second quarter from both teams. Bowie made two three pointers and balanced that with some scores inside for 12 points. Graham scored 12 points as well. The Lady Rabbits 21-19 at halftime.
The third quarter was another slog offensively for both teams. Thankfully, Bowie made two 3-pointers and were 2-4 from the free throw line for eight points, which was two points better than Graham.
The Lady Rabbits led 29-25 heading into the fourth quarter.
Both teams had the best offensive performance in the final period. Bowie got a boost from Parker Riddle who scored all seven of her points in the quarter. Three more players added a basket or point to just edge out the Lady Blues in the end 41-38.

Bowie boys
The Bowie Jackrabbits beat up on an undermanned Graham team at home on Saturday.
The Jackrabbits won 41-12 against a Steers team that was missing players who are still in football.
The first quarter was a slog as both teams combined to make three baskets. Thankfully, Bowie led 6-4. The second quarter was not much better as the Jackrabbits scored seven and Graham five. Bowie led 13-9 at halftime.
The Jackrabbits turned the game around in the third quarter, more than doubling their first half total with 17 points and holding the Steers to a rare shutout during the period. Bowie led 30-9 heading into the final period and had the game in hand.
Still, the Jackrabbits did not want to coast to the finish. The team scored 11 points in the fourth quarter while only allowing Graham to score one basket, the only points in the entire second half.
Bowie won 41-12.

Nocona girls
The Nocona Lady Indians won a tough game at Krum on Friday night to get their first win with their full team now that volleyball is over.
The Lady Indians won a low-scoring game 37-31 against the 4A Lady Cats.
Nocona was coming off a loss against 3A Paradise earlier in the week.
It was slow going and close from the start as the Lady Indians led 9-8 after the first quarter and 19-16 at halftime. Krum cut the lead to just one point heading into the final period 26-25. Nocona was able to get a little room with ball control and free throws to earn the victory 37-31.
Meg Meekins led the team with 20 points, five steals and four assists. Avery Crutsinger and Bayler Smith were second with five points each. Aubree Kleinhans grabbed a team high eight rebounds to go with four points.

Saint Jo girls
The Saint Jo Lady Panthers opened their season on Friday at Petrolia by picking up a big win.
The Lady Panthers won 51-29 against the 2A Lady Pirates.
Saint Jo used their tough full-court press and fast paced style of play to pull away from Petrolia from the start of the game.
Payzlie Cervantes led the team with 19 points. Taylor Patrick had a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Jordyn O’Neal had nine points and a team high five assists.
Krista Reeves had a team high seven steals to go with four points while Aubrey Morman had three blocks in the paint.

To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.