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SOFTBALL: Outfielder Wolsey joins Angelo State

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10 years ago

11/14/2014

Bowie High School senior softball player Petie Wolsey has one distinct advantage on a softball diamond – her speed.
That’s what stood out for Angelo State head softball coach Travis Scott.
Wolsey made it official on Wednesday, coincidentally her 18th birthday, signing a National Letter of Intent to play for the Rambelles beginning with the 2015-16 academic calendar.
“We are excited about adding Petie to our program,” Scott said. “Her athletic abilities, in particular her speed, is something that we feel will allow her to be successful at the next level.”
Scott said Wolsey covers plenty of ground. The coach expects Wolsey to put pressure on opposing teams using her speed on the basepaths.
“I like being fast,” Wolsey said. “I like stealing bases, and getting to the ball fast in the field.”
Wolsey also uses her speed to help the Bowie track and field squad. She’s a sprinter and relay specialist. Read more in the weekend Bowie News.

Petie Wolsey’s family watches as she signs with Angelo State, a Division II school in San Angelo, Texas. Wolsey hopes to use her speed to excel at the collegiate level. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Big crowd attends Bowie Sports Association Awards night

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1 day 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

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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

Published

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.