SPORTS
Longhorn playoff run comes to an end
The Forestburg Longhorns’ season came to an end on Feb. 27 in the regional semifinal against state-ranked Huckabay.
The Indians won 47-42 against the Longhorns, ending Forestburg’s dream season.
The Longhorns came into the game as underdogs. Huckabay was ranked sixth in the state in 1A according to the state poll. Forestburg was coming off two dominant wins against Avery and Newcastle, already making it the most successful playoff run since 1965 for the Longhorn boy’s basketball program.
Forestburg had nothing to lose while being underdogs. The team had one hiccup heading into the game.
Leading scorer Jesus Sanchez turned his ankle during the previous playoff game. Even with a week of recovery, Sanchez was not at 100%, but he did not let that stop him from playing in the game even if he was limited.
The first quarter saw Huckabay make three 3-pointers and led 12-10 as the Longhorns tried to contain the Indians on the perimeter.
Forestburg then raced out to an 22-14 lead midway through the second quarter, scoring inside and defending well against a Huckabay team looking to score around the basket against the Longhorns zone defense. The Indians were able to score twice in transition and once in the mid-range and upped its pressure defense to halfcourt that through Forestburg off.
The Longhorns led 22-20 at halftime.
Forestburg was able to build a 32-24 lead heading into the final minute of the third quarter, scoring at the basket on dump offs, drives and offensive rebounds. Huckabay scored twice off of turnovers to cut the lead to 32-28 heading into the fourth quarter.
The Longhorns jumped up in the opening minute of the final period building a lead to 37-28. The next three minutes saw the Indians take back the lead 38-37, going on a 10-0 run as they upped their defensive intensity that forced turnovers and made key shots around the rim.
Huckabay, now playing with the lead, was able to keep up this momentum while Forestburg just could not make the plays to get back into the game.
The Indians won 46-41.
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Landry Norwood has agreed to become the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for Bowie High.
Norwood grew up in Paradise, playing a number of sports for the Panthers during his high school career. With a number of family members still in the area and the position coming open, Norwood applied and was hired.
“I know the tradition up here,” Norwood said. “I was glad (Athletic Director and Head Football) Coach Tyler Price felt he could put his trust in me.”
Bowie’s varsity went 2-10 last year, both wins coming against Vernon. Norwood spent five years as an assistant in Lipan before spending the next four years at Llano, three years as head coach. He said his last two years in Llano were rough after graduation of nine seniors his first year and a 26-7 squad.
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Nocona came into game two of its Class 2A Division I bi-district series with Archer City looking to rebound from a 17-0 loss in game one.
The Lady Indians took a quick lead but the Lady ‘Cats had too much in the tank and knocked Nocona out of the playoffs courtesy of a 13-3, five-inning victory winning the best of three series, 2-0.
Kylea Wallace reached base on a second baseman’s error. With one out, M’leigha Franklin took a pitch over the wall in left field for a home run, igniting the Lady Indian crowd with a 2-0 lead.
Archer City prevented further damage by retiring the next two hitters. The Lady ‘Cats struck in the bottom of the inning for seven runs.
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Culture. It’s a beautiful word.
Bowie Softball Coach Griffin Fields has been trying to install a positive, winning culture since taking over the job. For the first time since 2019, the Lady Rabbits qualified for the postseason, facing District 8 top seed Early in the bi-district round.
After beating the Lady ‘Horns 9-8 in game one of the best-of-three series April 23, Early came back and evened the series less than 24 hours later, 15-0. The Lady Rabbits used the aforementioned culture and got out to a quick lead in game three.
Bowie was then forced to come from behind for the second straight night. Kinley Baker, who had the game winning RBI in game one, came through again in game three and broke a 6-all tie with a single to lift the Lady Rabbits to a 9-6 victory in the finale.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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