SPORTS
Basketball court to honor Judge McWhirter
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The late Vernie McWhirter, who died in November 2013, was devoted to the City of Saint Jo.
Now the city he loved so much has honored McWhirter with a basketball court currently under construction in Boggess Park.
The court will be operational in time for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which is slated to take place on July 4, during the city’s Independence Day activities.
“It’s exciting,” said Ronny McWhirter, Vernie’s son. “He’s helped so many in the community and this will make it easy to always remember him.”
Dick Cain, project chairman, said, “This is what we decided to do, instead of flowers.”
McWhirter served as the municipal judge from 2006-2013, and he also was the treasurer for the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce.
“Judge McWhirter’s Court,” as the locals have called it, will play as a 40×70-foot court. See more on this story in the weekend edition of The Bowie News.
Hoops Dallas employees Angel Lopez (left), Ben Nichols and Larry Lang mount a pole for the new Judge McWhiter Court at Boggess Park in Saint Jo on Wednesday. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
The Red River High School Bass Club has officially wrapped up a competitive and rewarding fishing season, highlighted by a strong showing at the regional tournament on Possum Kingdom Lake and participation in the Texas High School Bass Association State Tournament on Lake Texoma.
Five teams from Red River qualified for the regional tournament, underscoring the continued growth and strength of the program. Those teams included Cooper Johnson and Colt Henry; Colten Anglin and Tayt Lawrence; Bryce DeMore and Ranger Carle; Lane Smith and Carson Caudle; and Walker Strahan and Bryce Ramsey.
Facing tough conditions at Possum Kingdom Lake, Red River anglers battled through a challenging bite against a large and competitive field. Leading the Red River were Walker Strahan and Bryce Ramsey, who placed 53rd overall with four fish weighing a total of 8.53 pounds. Lane Smith and Carson Caudle followed in 65th place, bringing in two fish totaling 7.18 pounds. While the standings did not reflect top finishes, the experience gained at regionals proved valuable for the young anglers, many of whom competed at this level for the first time.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Bowie golf coach Remy Stewart may be new to the Rabbit golfers but definitely not to the sport.
Stewart, in his second year in Bowie, spent 11 years as golf coach in Farwell before coming here. He was powerlifting coach last year and insists one sports will not be prioritized over the other despite the pair each taking place in the early spring.
He originally had never planned on coaching golf.
“When I originally interviewed (in Farwell) it was for a football/basketball position but they also asked if I would be willing to coach golf,” Stewart said. “I said yes and the rest is history.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Jim Bowie Days is little more than two weeks away and plenty of activities await for the whole family.
Kicking things off is a bass tournament at Amon Carter Lake June 20. Registration begins at 5 a.m. with first cast set for 6 a.m.
Entry fee is $100 per team. All competitors must be in line at 2 p.m. at the Selma Park Boat Ramp to qualify for weigh-in.
For further information, contact David Edwards at 940-841-2785.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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