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Lady Rabbits beat Paradise 3-0
The Bowie Lady Rabbits finished up their first week of play Thursday night with a game against Paradise at home.
The Lady Rabbits took care of business against the Lady Cats, winning in straight sets 3-0 for their second win of the season.
The first set was as close as it could be the first 20 points. The teams were locked at 10-10 with numerous back and forths when the Lady Rabbits got some breathing room.
Bowie won four of the next five points to give itself a modest 14-11 lead. It kept the pressure up as Paradise fell further and further behind. The Lady Rabbits entered the home stretch up 20-15 and finished just as strong to win by a comfortable margin 25-17.
Compared to the first set, the second set was never much of a contest. Bowie was in control from the beginning, but a 5-0 run opened the lead up to 11-4.
The Lady Cats never could close the distance as the Lady Rabbits won by double digits 25-14 to take a 2-0 lead.
Paradise would need to win the next two sets in a row to force fifth set if it still wanted a victory.
Bowie would need to keep the Lady Cats from building any positive momentum if it wanted to put them away in three sets.
The Lady Rabbits had their best start in the third set fresh off of winning the second set easily. Bowie was up 8-2.
It looked like it would be easy to close out Paradise who had struggled with serve-receive all match.
The Lady Cats came back, chipping away at the lead until eventually they tied the score at 15-15. With only 10 points left to win the set for both teams and Paradise digging its heels in with its back against the wall, the Lady Rabbits looked like they might give up a set.
Instead, Bowie took control. Winning eight of the next 10 points, the Lady Rabbits were in control again with a chance to win the set and match up 23-17.
The Lady Cats would not go quietly, winning four of the next five points to close the distance. Thankfully, Bowie won the next point to win the set 25-21 and the match in straight sets.
The Lady Rabbits next play at Burkburnett on Aug. 21. The time is not known for the match.
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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