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Lady Rabbits lose two close games
The Bowie Lady Rabbits lost two close games last week against Jacksboro and City View.
The Lady Rabbits lost 48-43 against the Lady Tigers and 44-39 against the Lady Mustangs.
Bowie came into the week with a 3-4 district record and knowing it could compete with any team in the district. Every game would be important going forward if the Lady Rabbits wanted to make the playoffs.
Bowie first played Jacksboro at home on Jan. 21. The first game between the teams saw the Lady Rabbits come out on top in a game that could have gone either way, but that was back in December.
Bowie started the game well, closing off shots at the rim and daring Jacksboro to take perimeter shots as the Lady Rabbits were focused on taking out post player Hayden Walker.
In the first half it worked as Bowie dominated with defense and scored consistently in both quarters as it built up a 22-10 lead at halftime.
Unfortunately, the Lady Tigers came out in the third quarter pumped up to get back into the game. The defense caused turnovers which led to transition opportunities for Jacksboro. This seemed to juice its half court offense as it found more opportunities to get the ball inside despite the Lady Rabbits best efforts.
The Lady Tigers more than doubled their first half total with 20 points in the third quarter and got their first lead of the game 30-29 heading into the fourth quarter.
It was back and forth in the final period. Every time Bowie got the score within one basket, Jacksboro would make a basket to go up by two the next time down. The Lady Rabbits had to play around two of their starters being in foul trouble, but just could not close the gap at the end.
The Lady Tigers held on to win 48-43.
It was a tough outcome, but Bowie did not have long to dwell on it as it traveled to play at first place City View.
The Lady Rabbits got off to a good start, scoring well and getting to the free throw line as they led 14-8 after the first quarter. After a low-scoring and even second quarter, Bowie’s lead was 23-17 at halftime.
The Lady Rabbits were able to keep their lead as the game stayed more their pace in the third quarter, but their lead was tenuous, only growing by one point as they led 33-26 heading into the final period.
It was here where the explosive potential of City View showed up as the Lady Mustangs scored 18 points in the fourth quarter. Bowie had its lowest scoring quarter of the game, making only two baskets and scoring six points.
City View came back to win the game in the end 44-39.
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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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