SPORTS
OUTDOORS: Bowie ramps are closed
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Different strokes for different towns.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Chase McAninch reported both Bowie access ramps to Amon G. Carter Lake – Selma Park and Big Sandy Creek – remain closed at this time.
Both ramps have been shut down since mid-May when heavy rains inundated Carter Lake and caused flooding conditions.
McAninch reported said this means the lake is closed to all types of boating traffic, and that includes canoes and kayaks.
The game warden said if you swim, it’s at your own risk. That’s because there’s no designated beach area right now and that could make conditions hazardous.
The turnaround at the end of Farm-to-Market 2583 is covered in water. The access road to the park is partially covered with water as well.
Pavilions are flooded, and the City of Bowie has placed a “Park Closed” sign at the entrance to the facility.
The level at Carter Lake was 925.32 feet above mean seal level, which is 5.32 feet above the conservation pool, as of Tuesday morning. One month ago, the same lake was 6.14 feet under, and Bowie was in Stage 2 water restrictions.
A better option for swimming would be the city-owned pool in Pelham Park, or even perhaps your neighbor’s spot.
Some have expressed concern since the rise in water, there would be an increase in snakes – including venomous ones.
However, McAninch said he hasn’t reported any issues with snakes.
“But, there are lots of high grass right now where they can be located,” the game warden said. “People should be cautious.”
The access road to the boat ramp at Selma Park was under water as of Monday evening. Both the Selma Park and Big Sandy Creek boat ramps serving Amon G. Carter Lake are closed at this time. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
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.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News
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.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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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