SPORTS

Barrel racing draws 200 riders

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2 months ago

06/25/2026

4-D Open Barrel Racing was one of the events that started Jim Bowie Days off on the right foot June 20.

Barrel racing officials said there were more than 200 competitors in the event, which broke up into two events: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The winner in each division received cash and a buckle.

Having the fastest time in the 1D division was Maggie Wright on Tres Leche, with a time of 17.115. Finishing 2^nd was Ella Gordillo aboard Famous Noble in 17.251. In 3^rd place was Jimmie Smith riding Brickk with a time of 17.268.

Lexi Doud aboard Ain’t He Dazzling was 4^th with a time of 17.29. In 5^th place was Torrie Edge on Francy N Famous with a time of 17.364. Janna Brown riding I’m a Billionaire was 6^th in 17.428. Tara Carr was 7^th aboard with a time of 17.454 while Brylee Wall rounded out the top 8 on TKW Hawkins Fame with a time of 17.536.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

Hotter ‘N Hell scheduled Aug. 29

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2 days ago

08/27/2026

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More than 10,000 riders are expected Aug. 29 for the annual Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred across the city of Wichita Falls.

Hotter’N Hell Hundred grew out of efforts to find a special way for Wichita Falls to celebrate its 1982 centennial.

The Wichita Falls Bicycle Club proposed a bicycle ride – 100 miles in 100 degree heat to celebrate 100 years, coining the name: Hotter’N Hell Hundred. The rest is Hotter’N Hell History.

A full weekend of activities downtown and around the city will make for a family friendly event. Race lengths start at 10K and a number of youth and adult age divisions encourage all riders to take part.

Bands, vendors will also be on hand. For further information, including a full schedule of events, including spectator events, visit hh100.org.

Submit race or fan photos from the event to sports@bowienewsonline.com.

SPORTS

Bellevue VB falls to Petrolia

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2 days ago

08/27/2026

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In an up and down weekend for Bellevue’s volleyball team, the Lady Eagles opened Saturday looking for improvement over Thursday’s action in the Poolville Tournament.

Bellevue finished 3^rd in its pool Thursday, moving it into the Bronze bracket of the 12-team tournament. The squad suffered a 20-25, 14-25 setback to Class 2A Petrolia.

The Lady Pirates jumped out to a 3-0 lead in game one. Karis Denson’s kill and a Chloe Broussard point cut the deficit to 2-3. Denson had another kill before Petrolia rolled off five straight points for a 9-3 lead.

Landry Fluitt’s two serving points cut the deficit in half. Bellevue hung tough with Kynlea Jones’ point getting within 8-10. Mattie Broussard’s kill broke serve with Brooklyn Shook coming through with a five-point string to give the Lady Eagles their first lead at 14-12. Mattie Broussard served up an ace among a two-point string to put Bellevue up 17-13.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Bowie tennis sweeps pair on home courts

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2 days ago

08/27/2026

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Bowie’s tennis team opened District 6-4A play with a convincing 14-5 match win over visiting Bridgeport Aug. 18.

In boy’s singles, Jordan Mayes was an 8-5 winner with Xander Jones prevailing 8-1 over his Bull opponent. Nolan Bailey took an 8-2 decision while Austin Atteberry won 8-1. Ryan Hwang swept past his Bridgeport foe 8-0 with Jake Atteberry taking an 8-6 loss on the chin. Casyn Fraser won 8-2 as well.

Mayes and Jones combined for an 8-3 win. The Atteberrys combined for an 8-0 victory while Hwang and Childers suffered a 6-8 setback to close out boy’s doubles.

On the girl’s side, Willow Seibert won 8-2 to open singles. Payton Goodwin lost 8-6 to her opponent. Jessi Mayfield won 8-4 with Angeles Alvarez taking a clean 8-0 victory. Maddie Schwarz lost 9-7 in her match with Avery Deweber taking an 8-1 win.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.