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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bowie boys lock down Nocona

Published

10 years ago

02/07/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

There was one overriding difference between Nocona’s victory at Bowie in District 3A-9 action earlier this season, and Tuesday night’s blowout Jackrabbit win.
Bowie played hard-nosed perimeter defense to keep the Indians’ outside shooters in check, and that resulted in a 71-37 victory.
“They made a lot of uncontested shots the last time,” Bowie head coach Doug Boxell said. “We face-guarded Hill, and we stayed on their shooters. We didn’t give them a lot of shots.”
Bowie improved to 17-10 overall, and the Jackrabbits sit atop 3A-9 at 9-1. Nocona dropped to 18-9, 6-4.
“They played great team defense against us,” Nocona head coach Bret Botard said. “They did a good job of pressuring the ball, and they were able to get in the passing lanes.” Read more, and see complete box scores, in the Feb. 6 Bowie News.

Bowie’s Jeffery Howard (center) closes his eyes while facing a double team from Nocona’s Riley McCasland and Marcus Carter during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

7 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

SPORTS

Nocona softball falls to Archer City

Published

7 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

Published

7 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.