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Bowie volleyball finishes third at Godley tournament
The Bowie Lady Rabbits played in their final tournament last week in the first Godley Classic that featured several tough teams.
The Lady Rabbits made a big impression as they went 6-1 during the two days of competition and finished third overall in the gold bracket while picking up several wins against opponents ranked among the best in the state in the most current Texas Girls Coaches Association poll.
In pool play, Bowie first played Hillsboro. The Lady Rabbits made quick work in the first set winning 25-13 while the second set was a bit tougher. In the end Bowie won 25-22 to win the first match in straight sets.
The second match against Keene went even smoother. Both sets were won by the Lady Rabbits by double digits, 25-15 and 25-14.
The final match in pool play would be much tougher. Bridgeport came in ranked as one of the best teams in the state in 4A and fresh off of winning a grueling five-set match at county rival Nocona on Aug. 20.
Bowie was not intimidated as it won the first set at the end after pulling away 25-22. The Sissies won the second set 25-19 to force a third and final set. It went back and forth and could have gone either way, but the Lady Rabbits pulled off the upset to win 26-24.
After pool play Aslyn Davis led the team with 18 kills, Lexi Kirkham with eight blocks, Landra Parr with 30 assists and Taygon Jones with 52 digs.
The 3-0 record in pool play qualified Bowie to play in the gold bracket on Saturday where it would play a familiar opponent.
Bridgeport was up again in the first round of bracket play.
With the mental edge being won in the first matchup, the Lady Rabbits against the top ranked Sissies won again in bracket play, this time in straight sets and scores of 25-10 and 25-22. Bridgeport came into the tournament with only one loss and ranked second in the state in 4A.
Bowie next played 4A state ranked Krum. While not ranked as high as the Sissies team the Lady Rabbits had handed two straight losses to coming into the tournament, the Lady Cats would show why they would go on to win the tournament. Krum handed Bowie its first loss of the tournament in straight sets.
The Lady Rabbits played its final game against Maypearl for a chance at the third place title.
The Lady Panthers also came into the tournament with some clout as it was ranked in the top 20 best teams in the state in 3A, but Bowie would show why rankings did not matter.
Bowie won the first set with a comfortable margin 25-18 before Maypearl tied the match up by winning the second set 25-21.
The Lady Rabbits were able to refocus in the third set and played brilliantly as they won a one-sided set 25-13 to win the match and finish in third place.
After going 6-1 with three wins against ranked opponents, the previously unranked Bowie now sits at 10 in this week’s current TGCA poll.
To read the rest of the 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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