SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL FISHING: Mighty fishermen

Published

9 years ago

04/27/2017

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

Bowie High School bass club members were pensive as they waited to learn the cut-off line for teams to qualify for the state meet.
Ultimately, the cut-off line was determined at 5.26 pounds.
That meant Blake Allen and Will Hamilton could join the rest of their teammates at state based on Saturday’s results at the Texas High School Bass Association regional tournament – which took place at Lake Palestine.
“It was right down to the wire,” said Toni Stone, with the bass club. “It was so close, and Blake and Will weighed 5.29 pounds. There were a couple of teams left to weigh. It was exciting.”
Overall, 130 two-person teams qualified for the THSBA state meet set for May 20-21 at Lake Ray Roberts in Sanger.
“The boys were prepared,” said boat captain James Wilkins, who reported spinnerbaits were the lure of choice to reel in the fish, who works with Kyler Ratliff and Jeremy Stone.
“The fish were coming up shallow,” Wilkins said, “and that’s how we caught the big fish, with the spinnerbaits.”
Wilkins reported Jeremy Stone and Kyler Ratliff caught four keeper fish by 10 a.m., which was when the weather turned surly. Read more in the April 26 Bowie News.

Bowie High School angler Jared Stone holds up one of the fish he caught during the Texas High School Bass Association regional tournament at Lake Palestine last Saturday. Stone, and the rest of the fishing Rabbits qualified for the state meet set for May 20-21. (Courtesy photo)

SPORTS

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

SPORTS

Nocona softball falls to Archer City

Published

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.

SPORTS

Lady Rabbits win bi-district

Published

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.