SPORTS
Lady Rabbits run first race of season
The Bowie Lady Rabbit’s cross country team competed in its first meet Friday morning in the Cowtown Challenge at the Buff in Fort Worth.
Competing in the 4A and under varsity division with a total of 14 full teams and 114 total runners, the varsity Lady Rabbits finished ninth overall as a team and were just one point behind eighth place Benbrook.
Landra Parr finished first for Bowie in 30th place with a time of 15:14. Other runners who scored for the Lady Rabbits included Julia Witt in 35th place, Jojo Villarreal in 39th, Brysen Richey in 55th and Jennifer Alvarado in 68th place.
The junior varsity team finished ninth out of 12 full teams and 104 total runners in the 4A and under JV race. Jacelyn Reno finished first in 38th place with a time of 18:50. The other runners who scored included Sierra Skinner in 47th place, Mackenzie Leary in 54th place, Hannah Craddock in 62nd and Addie Farris in 65th place.
Coach Joe Crabb liked the effort he saw from his team.
“I thought they did a good job for their first meet,” Crabb said. “The course was hilly and it was hot. There is a lot of room for improvement, but definitely some bright spots.”
Both of Bowie’s cross country teams will compete at Burkburnett at 9 a.m. on Aug. 29 in the Burk Jamboree.
To see full results, 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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