SPORTS
Bowie, Nocona boy powerlifting teams compete well at Chico
Both Bowie and Nocona boy’s powerlifting teams competed at Chico on Saturday in the final regular meet of the season.
The Jackrabbit team was able to tie for first place overall with Alvord while the Indians finished in fifth place.
Bowie had 11 lifters finish among the top five in their weight classes and score points towards the team total. Four of the lifters ended up winning their weight classed.
Coleton Price won the super heavy weight division and his total weight lifted 1,580 pounds were more than any other lifter at the meet.
Teammate Bryan Arellano was right behind him. His 1,565 total was good for him to win the 275 pound weight class.
Jakson Hofbauer won the 242 pound weight class with a total of 1,340 pounds. Colton Covington won the 123 pound weight class with a total of 835 pounds.
Other Jackrabbit lifters who finished in the top of their weight classes included Cooper McShan (second) in 132, Johnny Arenas (second) in 198, Gabe Arencibia (second) in 275, James Allison (third) in 132, Trevor Hopson (third) in 165 and Colby Price (third) in 198.
For Nocona, all six of its lifters ended up finishing between third or fifth in their weight classes.
Nicky Diaz and Miguel Olivares both finished third in their weight classes.
Olivares lifted a total of 880 pounds while competing in the 132 pound weight class.
Diaz lifted 615 pounds while competing in the 114 pound weight class.
Dorian Ellis (132), Landon Wilson (181) and Johnny Stone (198) all finished fourth in their weight classes.
Michael Wetmore ended up finishing fifth overall in the 165 pound weight class in his first meet of the season.
The regional qualifier is scheduled for March 11 at Alvord.
The top two finishers in each weight class will be guaranteed a spot at the state meet.
Only the top third place finisher in the state will get the final spot.
To see results for all of the Bowie and Nocona lifters who completed all three of their lifts, 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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