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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Indians rolling entering bye

Published

10 years ago

09/28/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

The Nocona High School football team went into its bye week with a 4-1 record after a 37-14 victory on the road at Perrin.

Perrin-Whitt, coached by Bowie High School graduate Joe Merrett, closed within 10 points of the Indians in the third quarter.

But, then Jeremy James put the Pirates away with a 21-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter.

James wasn’t effective passing the ball; however, that was the by-product of the Pirate defense attempting to take that part of Nocona’s offense away from the Indians.

“They forced us to run and the kids responded,” Nocona head coach Brad Keck said.

Keck said Parker Marshall’s versatility helped him keep Nocona’s offense moving. Marshall picked up 120 yards on 15 carries and he also threw a 15-yard TD pass. Read more, and see the box score, in the Sept. 28 Bowie News.

Nocona quarterback Jeremy James looks at a Perrin-Whitt defender during Friday’s game at Perrin. James wasn’t as effective passing, but he still helped the Indians beat P-W. (Courtesy photo by William Verdugo)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

2 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

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Nocona softball falls to Archer City

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2 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.

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Lady Rabbits win bi-district

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2 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.