SPORTS
Bowie opens district play with win at City View
The Bowie Jackrabbits kicked off district play Friday night at City View shorthanded, with both of the team’s leading scorers out with ankle injuries.
Despite this, the Jackrabbits had players step up as they won 64-56 in a game that was not as close as the final score alludes.
Even without Daniel Mosley, Bowie still outsized the Mustangs. What City View lacked in size they made up for with athleticism they used to get up and down the floor in transition and press the Jackrabbits all game.
The first quarter was a high scoring affair as both teams traded three-pointers back and forth like it was no big deal. For Bowie, it was a good sign considering the game before at Muenster, they made only one three-pointer in 22 attempts. The Mustangs hung with the Jackrabbits as Bowie led 20-17 heading into the second quarter.
Whether due to a change in defense or some other factor, City View started to try and attack the rim with limited success against the Jackrabbits’ size. Bowie’s three-point barrage slowed down a tick, but not its scoring as the small lead grew into a 39-26 lead at halftime.
The Mustangs were able to gather several offensive rebounds, attacking the Jackrabbits major weakness this season. In the third quarter, Coach Jonathon Horton had had enough and called a time out where he implored his team to rebound better.
The team responded a bit, with bench player Boo Oakley taking it to heart as he gathered 10 rebounds in his 16 minutes of playing time for the game to lead the team.
Bowie’s lead did not get much bigger, but they still led by double digits 50-36 heading into the fourth quarter.
The lead still was at 14 points when the Jackrabbits put in its bench players to close the game with 1:43 left and the score 62-48. City View did not give up as their press and effort along with a couple of three-pointers allowed them to cut the lead to 62-54 in less than a minute. Horton was forced to put back in some starters to make sure the game would not get any closer as Bowie held on to win 64-56.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
Nocona’s volleyball team headed to Bowie for a three-team scrimmage with the host team and Ponder Aug. 7.
Each team played the other two for 30 minutes in the Lady Rabbit gym. Lady Indian Coach Sandy Langford said she thought things went well for a first scrimmage.
“Just like any young team that is trying to find itself in a first scrimmage, We looked really good at times and at others not so much,” Langford said. “We’re forming a new team after losing a lot of seniors.”
Langford said the squad would have one thing go wrong and it would explode into several things. That will need to stop for a successful year in Langford’s mind.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Bowie’s tennis team is now 3-3 for the non-district campaign with a 1-2 week.
In the Rabbits’ home opener Aug. 5 against Graham, Bowie posted a 13-6 match win with the girls completing a 9-0 sweep.
Jessi Mayfield and Angeles Alvarez won 9-8 (7-4) while Payton Goodwin and Maddie Schwarz were 8-1 winners as were Avery DeWeber and Avery Bonham.
In girl’s singles Willow Seibert won 8-2 in No.1 1 singles. Goodwin and Mayfield were each 8-5 winners. Alvarez posted an 8-1 win. Schwarz won 9-8 (8-5) with Deweber taking an 8-2 decision.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Two major portions of Nocona’s 2023 bond issue are very close to being completed.
The new high school gym should be complete in time for the volleyball team to begin practice there Aug. 1, according to Superintendent Dr. David Waters. Ground on the 22,000 square foot facility was broken on Oct. 18, 2024.
Waters said a punch list meeting with the construction manager was scheduled for earlier this week with final touchups expected shortly afterwards. Fans should be able to enjoy the facility for the volleyball team’s season opener Aug. 11.
Fans will enjoy the new gym from entering the facility which has glass walls, enabling fans to watch the game from the foyer. Once inside the gym itself, there is stadium, chair back seating on the home side allowing for a much more comfortable experience.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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