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)
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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