SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: 6-Man title games lose prime-time slot

Published

9 years ago

05/09/2017

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

Last season, Texas six-man football schools enjoyed prime time playing slots.
That won’t be the case this season as the Conference 1A Division I game will take place at 11 a.m., and the Division II contest at 2 p.m. on Dec. 20.
“It will take teams out of a normal routine,” said new Forestburg head football coach Tommy Tritz.
However, Tritz said playing at AT&T Stadium is more important than the time of the game.
“The kids get to play at ‘Jerry World,’” Tritz said. “I think the opportunity to play at that venue trumps (anything).”
While also a nice facility, Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium – which has served as the host for the Texas six-man state title games in previous seasons, including 2015 – can’t compare to the lavish AT&T Stadium based in Arlington.
“Anytime you can have all the games stay in one place is a positive,” said new Saint Jo head coach Derek Schlieve. “I think AT&T Stadium is one of the greatest venues in the world.”
Schlieve said every team would like to play a state championship game in a prime-time slot; but, sometimes reality dictates it can’t be the case. Read more in the May 6 Bowie News.

STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Dec. 20

11 a.m., Conference 1A Division I
2 p.m., Conference 1A Division II
7 p.m., Conference 2A Division I

Thursday, Dec. 21

11 a.m., Conference 2A Division II
3 p.m., Conference 3A Division I
7 p.m., Conference 3A Division II

Friday, Dec. 22

11 a.m., Conference 4A Division I
3 p.m., Conference 4A Division II
7 p.m., Conference 5A Division I

Saturday, Dec. 23

11 a.m., Conference 5A Division II
3 p.m., Conference 6A Division I
7 p.m., Conference 6A Division II

AT&T Stadium in Arlington will once again serve as the site for the University Interscholastic League state football championships set for Dec. 20-23. (Courtesy photo by James Smith/Dallas Cowboys)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

6 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

6 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

6 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.