SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Bowie takes a ‘Holliday’

Published

10 years ago

04/28/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

Bowie pitcher Chandler Dean can defeat opposing batters with more than just his fastball.
On Friday evening, Dean’s array of pitches spelled doom for Holliday as Northeast Texas Community College pledge recorded his second shutout of the season against the Eagles.
This marked the second time this season Bowie defeated Holliday 10-0, and the Jackrabbits have now won four straight games against the Eagles.
“In this game, he showcased all four of his pitches,” Bowie head coach Ryan Rogers said. “He was able to throw off-speed and mix other stuff in. He has four pitches he can throw at any time for a strike.”
Assistant coach Glen Dunnam has been working with Dean on mastery of his pitches, and all of that toiling is paying off.
Dean allowed three hits in five innings, striking out seven and walking just one in a 61-pitch performance. Overall, 68.9 percent of Dean’s throws went for strikes – part of his domination of District 3A-9.
Bowie, ranked 21st in the Txhighschoolbaseball.com poll, improved to 19-7 and 13-0 overall after Monday’s 25-5 victory over Nocona.

Bowie’s Barrett Brooks reaches out to touch home plate during Friday’s District 3A-9 game against Holliday. The Jackrabbits topped the Eagles 10-0, not allowing Holliday any runs in two games this season. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

21 hours 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

21 hours 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.

SPORTS

Lady Rabbits win bi-district

Published

21 hours 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.