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Runner-up finish for Bowie boys

Published

4 years ago

12/14/2022

The Bowie Jackrabbits finished as tournament runners-up in Graham during the weekend.
The Jackrabbits went 2-2 overall at a tough tournament.
Bowie got off to a rough start to the tournament with a close loss against Wichita Falls 51-49. Coach Andy Atkins described the second half as one of the worst the team has had this season as the team scored only 16 points and failed to keep the lead after a strong start to the game.
The second game of the tournament came against Clyde.
The Bulldogs were coming off winning the championship at their previous tournament in Breckenrdige.
The Jackrabbits had a completely different performance to their previous game, playing well and winning the competitive game 54-49. The win put them into the championship bracket.
In the semifinals Bowie put it on Castleberry, winning by 20 points 67-47 in a game where the team was on fire from the start.
The win put the Jackrabbits into the championship game against Hereford. The Whitefaces are a state-ranked 4A team and played like it as they beat Bowie 51-30.
Atkins felt like his team played hard, but could tell his team was feeling it after playing its ninth game in the last 10 days.
Individually, the Jackrabbits had two players named to the all-tournament team in Brody Armstrong and Tucker Jones.

To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.

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Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

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6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Nocona’s volleyball team headed to Bowie for a three-team scrimmage with the host team and Ponder Aug. 7.

Each team played the other two for 30 minutes in the Lady Rabbit gym. Lady Indian Coach Sandy Langford said she thought things went well for a first scrimmage.

“Just like any young team that is trying to find itself in a first scrimmage, We looked really good at times and at others not so much,” Langford said. “We’re forming a new team after losing a lot of seniors.”

Langford said the squad would have one thing go wrong and it would explode into several things. That will need to stop for a successful year in Langford’s mind.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Rabbit netters beat Graham

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6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Bowie’s tennis team is now 3-3 for the non-district campaign with a 1-2 week.

In the Rabbits’ home opener Aug. 5 against Graham, Bowie posted a 13-6 match win with the girls completing a 9-0 sweep.

Jessi Mayfield and Angeles Alvarez won 9-8 (7-4) while Payton Goodwin and Maddie Schwarz were 8-1 winners as were Avery DeWeber and Avery Bonham.

In girl’s singles Willow Seibert won 8-2 in No.1 1 singles. Goodwin and Mayfield were each 8-5 winners. Alvarez posted an 8-1 win. Schwarz won 9-8 (8-5) with Deweber taking an 8-2 decision.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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New Nocona gym nearing completion

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2 weeks ago

08/06/2026

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Two major portions of Nocona’s 2023 bond issue are very close to being completed.

The new high school gym should be complete in time for the volleyball team to begin practice there Aug. 1, according to Superintendent Dr. David Waters. Ground on the 22,000 square foot facility was broken on Oct. 18, 2024.

Waters said a punch list meeting with the construction manager was scheduled for earlier this week with final touchups expected shortly afterwards. Fans should be able to enjoy the facility for the volleyball team’s season opener Aug. 11.

Fans will enjoy the new gym from entering the facility which has glass walls, enabling fans to watch the game from the foyer. Once inside the gym itself, there is stadium, chair back seating on the home side allowing for a much more comfortable experience.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.