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Jackrabbits lose at Holliday
While wanting to get some measure of revenge on Friday, the Bowie Jackrabbits instead fell just short against Holliday on the road.
With a chance to tie it at the end, the Jackrabbits lost 45-42 against an Eagles’ team that remains undefeated in district play and seems to have a clear path to the district title with three games to go.
Bowie lost by more than 20 points in the team’s first game against Holliday, but the Jackrabbits were playing without leading scorer Daniel Mosley. They were hoping Friday would be a different story.
The game did not get off to the start Bowie wanted in the first quarter. After good couple of minutes the Jackrabbits lost a bit of their energy they play with, allowing Holliday to establish a lead early. Bowie trailed 15-7 heading into the second quarter.
The Jackrabbits simplified things and got back into the game in the second quarter. Bowie made sure the ball was constantly moving on offense while also shutting down the Eagles main play action on defense. Holliday still led 24-21 at halftime, but the Jackrabbits seemed to have the momentum.
The third quarter was back and forth. Bowie tied the game up several times, but could never grasp the lead. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles established an eight point lead as the end of the game neared.
Down eight points, the Jackrabbits climbed back into the game by sending Holliday to the free throw line, forcing a steal and converting a couple of baskets to get the game within one shot.
With 4.5 seconds left and down three, Bowie had a shot to tie the game as they inbounded the ball from halfcourt. A good look from the corner went long, but a Jackrabbit player caught the ball and raced to the three point line to get up another shot. He was contested hard by a defender and the shot had no chance as the buzzer sounded. Holliday won 45-42.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week 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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