SPORTS
Indians face-off at Holliday
The Nocona basketball teams traveled out to Holliday on Tuesday and dealt with tough Eagles’ teams in both games.
In the end, the Lady Indians were able to come out on top 57-50 while the Indians fell to the still undefeated Holliday boys 57-40.
The Nocona girls came into the game confident, having had no issues beating the Lady Eagles two weeks back 61-35, but Holliday came ready to play.
The Lady Eagles started fast and an early defensive wrinkle to keep the ball out of Averee Kleinhans hands took a second for the Lady Indians to adjust. Holliday led 14-11 after the first quarter.
Nocona got a better handle on what the Lady Eagles were trying to do defensively and was able to counter it to take control. Only Holliday’s four three-pointers in the second quarter prevented the Lady Indians from pulling away as the score was tied 28-28 at halftime.
Nocona’s defense was able to limit the Lady Eagles in the third quarter which allowed the Lady Indians to pull away as they led 41-33 heading into the fourth quarter.
From there, both teams had a high scoring quarters as Nocona was able secure their lead with free throws. The Lady Indians came out on top 57-50.
The Nocona boys knew they were in for a tough game as they took on the only undefeated team in district play on their home court. Still, the Indians were able to keep pace in the first half thanks to their defense as Holliday led only 23-19.
From there the Eagles picked up the pace offensively as several players who had quiet first halves came alive in the second quarter.
On the flip side, Nocona struggled to score and keep up in the second half as Holliday’s small lead kept growing and growing.
By the end, the Eagles lead proved too much as they won 57-40.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
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
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.
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.
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