SPORTS
Three boy lifters qualify for state meet
Montague County will be sending three boys to the state powerlifting meet from Bowie and Nocona.
Robert Zambrano and Jorge De Leon from Bowie won their weight classes while Mathew Johnson from Nocona got second in his while competing at the regional meets on March 4 at Decatur.
The Jackrabbits had six lifters who qualified for regionals, but three completed all three lifts. Zambrano, who qualified for the state meet last year, won the 148 pound weight class as he lifted a total of 1,270 pounds. Zambrano broke his weight class’ regional bench press record as he lifted 340 pounds.
De Leon also broke a regional record, squatting 735 pounds as he won the 308 pound weight class. He lifted a total of 1,695 pounds.
Bowie’s other lifter was Landyn Walker who finished seventh in the 308 pound class as he lifted 1,085 total pounds.
For Nocona, Johnson finished second in the 275 pound weight class as he lifted 1,495 pounds. His 590 pound deadlift set a regional record within his weight class.
The Indians had two other lifters compete and both completed all three lifts.
Kaeden Wallace finished sixth in the 114 class as he lifted 710 total pounds. Omar Salinas got eighth in the 123 class as he lifted 730 total pounds.
The boy’s state powerlifting meet is scheduled for March 21-22 at the Taylor Expo Center in Abilene.
The boy’s from Bowie will lift in Division 3 on March 21 while Johnson from Nocona will lift in Division 4 on March 22.
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.
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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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