SPORTS

3A CROSS COUNTRY: Nocona’s Diaz, Bowie’s Cantwell move on

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10 years ago

11/05/2014

Nocona High School’s Miriam Diaz smashed the 12-minute threshold, while Bowie’s Kamryn Cantwell showed she’s an elite runner in Conference 3A.
Both Diaz and Cantwell will represent Montague County at the University Interscholastic League State Cross Country Meet on Saturday at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock.
Diaz clocked in with a time of 11 minutes, 59.65 seconds, which was good enough for third overall, at the Conference 3A, Region 2 meet at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie on Saturday.
Cantwell qualified for state with a time of 12:22 flat over the two-mile course, taking 13th with a pace time of 6:11 flat.
“Kamryn ran an excellent race,” Bowie head coach Colby Davis-Pastusek said, “and it was her fastest time of the season. We look forward to another week getting better, and she hopes to run a personal best in Round Rock.”
Old Settlers Park is known for one giant climb during the run, and the course provides a top challenge even for the most seasoned of runners.
Diaz followed up a third-place finish at the District 3A-9 race at Kiwanis Park in Wichita Falls on Oct. 20 with her effort here.
“Miriam competed very well this weekend,” Nocona head coach Brad McGann said. “She has worked unbelievably hard this season, constantly improving her times at each meet.”
Diaz’ previous best time was 12:15 at that district event. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

(Left) Bowie’s Kamryn Cantwell and Nocona’s Miriam Diaz smile after learning they had both qualified for the University Interscholastic League Conference 3A State Girls Meet on Nov. 8 at Round Rock. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Big crowd attends Bowie Sports Association Awards night

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23 hours ago

07/17/2024

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Nearly 600 youngsters signed up for this season of youth baseball sports through the BSA. The group celebrated with awards this past week and introduction of all its teams. See all the awards and photos from the night in the mid-week Bowie News. (Photos by Barbara Green)

Youngsters from the smallest T-ballers to the little leaguers received recognition at the awards night.

The Pink Sox show off their championship jewels after winning first place in the girls’ pony league. (Photo by Barbara Green0

SPORTS

World gets ready for 2024 Summer Olympics

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1 day ago

07/17/2024

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The 2024 Summer Olympics is just a few weeks away taking place in Paris. The opening ceremonies will be July 26 and are planned to be unique as they take place along the Seine River that flows through Paris. Thomas Bach prepared this op-ed to welcome the world to Paris.
By Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is only days away. The excitement gripping this nation is palpable.
As this unique festival of sport draws closer, we all are feeling that France and the French people are ready to welcome the world’s best athletes with the hospitality and passion for sport for which they are famous all around the world.

Already millions of people have greeted the Olympic flame on its journey around France with a huge wave of enthusiasm. All of us are looking forward to an unforgettable celebration of Olympic sport and French culture in the coming weeks.

Read the full story in the mid-week sports in your Bowie News.

SPORTS

Firecracker 5K welcomes 100 runners on July 4th

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5 days ago

07/13/2024

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Saint Jo’s Firecracker 5K welcomed 100 runners for its 16th year on July 4th.
According to runsignup.com, Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K saw 100 runners of all ages register to kick off in downtown Saint Jo.
Brayden Willett, 14, Nocona, was the top male finisher with a time of 19:02.6. Sarah Rainey, 35, Saint Jo, was the top female finisher with 21:47.1.
In the male nine and under division, I. Miller, nine, Muenster, repeated his first place win from 2023 with at time of 34:52.8. E. Thomas, eight, no town listed, also repeated her win with a time of 31:58.5.
Emry Raney-Cavnar, 14, Ardmore, OK, won the male 10-14 group and E. Christensen, 11, Decatur, took the female race. In the male 15-19 division Luke Gehrig, 17, Muenster, won, while Sophia Christensen, 15, Decatur, took the ladies’ title.

See all the results and more photos in the weekend Bowie News.

Special appreciation to Jennifer Gaston Panther Photography for use of her photos.