SPORTS
All-district softball lists released
After long playoff runs were finally ended from other teams within the districts, all-district lists have been released for all three Montague County softball teams.
Awards are voted on by the other coaches within the same district, with coaches only able to put their athlete up for certain awards, but not vote for them. The higher a team finishes within district play, the better chances more players from that team will garner more awards.
The Bowie Lady Rabbits just missed out on making the playoffs, heading into the final game with a chance to break the program’s playoff drought, dating back to 2019. Alas, it did not happen this season, but the better results meant several players earned some prestigious awards.
Chloe Kinney earned the district’s catcher of the year superlative award.
KP Rutherford also got named the district’s newcomer of the year.
First team selections went to Serenity Klump and Sadie Britt.
Second team selections were Hanna Bell, Rhyan Carle and Victoria Watson.
The Nocona Lady Indians broke their playoff drought that stretched back to 2008, finishing third overall in the district. Their two graduating players were honored with superlative awards.
Skye Kirby was named the district’s utility player of the year. Reagan Phipps was named the district’s defense player of the year.
First team selections were Tinley Cable and Heidi Atteberry. Kaitlyn Tiffner and Evelyn Marquez were named to the second team.
For the Saint Jo Lady Panthers, they won the district title, beating out a modest three-team district that featured Perrin-Whitt and Bryson instead of only playing against 2A teams all regular season.
That led to several players earning superlative awards.
Maxey Johnson was named the district’s most valuable player. Symbri Evans was the district’s defensive MVP.
Tatum Morman was named the district’s co-utility player of the year.
Lily Cook was the co-newcomer of the year.
Reagan Wilson, Kamron Skidmore and Jordyn O’Neal were first team members. Mercedes Diaz and Nevaeh Spann were named to the second team.
To see the full list, including honorable mention and all academic honors, pick up a copy of the weekly 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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