The James Bowie Pirates beat the Maud Cardinals 50-6 on Friday in Simms, Texas. The win gave Bowie the No. 3 seed. Both teams had already clinched playoff spots, but seeding and bragging rights were also at stake.
Bowie rushed for 396 yards and seven touchdowns. Nate Potter ran for 169 yards and two scores, Cole Gipson added 131 yards and two scores, and Garrett Surratt had 96 yards and three touchdowns.
Bowie finished the regular season at 6-4 overall and 3-2 in district play. Maud finished 4-6 overall and 2-3 in district play. The Pirates have their first winning record since the 2023 season. They will play Lindsay in the bi-district round.