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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Bowie garners play-in match over Nocona

Published

11 years ago

11/04/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

In mid-August, Bowie and Nocona squared off with the Lady Rabbits topping the Lady Indians at the Advantage Sports Complex Nike Tournament.
The two teams split District 3A-9 matches, with Bowie winning in four games here while the Lady Indians swept the Lady Rabbits in Nocona.
Bowie and Nocona had to play a fourth time this season in a 3A-9 play-in game at Henrietta High School, and the Lady Rabbits prevailed in three games by scores of 25-20, 25-17, 25-16.
For Nocona head coach Tiffany Clay, she wished she could have been in two places at once. Clay gave birth to a child late last week, and Heather Nobile was named as the interim leader.
“I knew all season there was possibility I would be missing a game or two, but coach Nobile was prepared and did everything I asked her to do,” Clay said.
The difference between winning and losing for Bowie came down to spot serving and blocking – and the Lady Rabbits excelled in these areas.
“Our service was some of the best it’s been,” Bowie head coach Jeanie Stark said. “We hit spots to keep them out of system. That kept them from getting good passes.”
Bowie saw plenty of free balls from Nocona.
While the Lady Rabbits had just 28 kills, they were able to get eight solo ace blocks – a strong number for a match that went just three sets.
“We were able to get blocks at the right time,” Stark added.
Stark said she was pleased with how Bowie handled the “stress” of the moment, being in a one-game playoff for advancement.
Bowie (25-14) faced Texas Girls Coaches Association second-ranked Gunter, the winner of District 3A-10, on Tuesday evening at Gainesville High School. Read the mid-week Bowie News for more, including capsules on the Conference 1A playoffs.

Bowie libero Karsen Morgan (5) bumps the ball forward during Saturday’s District 3A-9 play-in volleyball match. The Jackrabbits had strong serve reception in the match. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

5 days ago

04/30/2026

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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.

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

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Nocona softball falls to Archer City

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5 days ago

04/30/2026

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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.

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

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Lady Rabbits win bi-district

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5 days ago

04/30/2026

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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.