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HIGH SCHOOLS: Rules changes for track, cross country
Beginning with the 2016 high school track and field season, the head starter will inspect all starting blocks used in running events.
Previously, the implement inspector examined the blocks.
The rule change was recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations’ track and field rules committee at its June meeting in Indianapolis.
The committee’s recommendations were then approved by the National Federation of High School’s Board of Directors.
Other rules were changed to expand and clarify the definitions for trials/attempts in throwing events, and the initiation of an attempt.
Also, the head event judge may be equipped with both a white and red flag to signal whether a throwing attempt is fair or foul.
The change will allow for more efficient administration of field events and for improved communication between officials, coaches and spectators.
In cross country, video or a photograph has been recommended to verify the order of finish in races in which the timing system indicates a differential of one-tenth of a second or less.
This will eliminate problems that may arise from the use of a computerized transponder/chip system, NFHS officials say.
A finish corral has been recommended at cross country meets where transponders are used for the order of finish.
Changes also were made to track and field for equipment standards, including the shot put when thrown indoors and the take-off board in jumping events must be at least eight inches wide – or longer.
Photo equipment will be allowed to determine place winners at cross country meets such as the District 1A-21 championship which took place last year at Willa Walla Shooting Range in Saint Jo. (News file 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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