SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Forestburg boys outlast Slidell in OT
By BLAKE WOOD
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In the boys’ game, a closely fought contest culminated with Taten Vann’s game-tying layup with less than a minute remaining in regulation – forcing overtime as the Longhorns and Greyhounds were knotted at 51-all.
The Longhorns took advantage of Slidell’s fouls, especially during the final minute of overtime.
“We just wanted to continue improving our game,” said Horns coach Steve Sandusky. “And we did that.”
The Horns played a good first half, taking a 34-27 game to the locker room.
Slidell climbed back into the game by outscoring Forestburg 15-8 in the fourth.
But it was Vann’s layup proving to be the most important basket of the quarter as it sent the game into overtime.
During the extra session, Forestburg gained a 61-57 lead at one point, but Slidell made it a nail-biter very late.
The Greyhounds were very close to sending the game to a second overtime, but a tip-in attempt of a thrown pass failed.
“We changed our defense for the game,” Sandusky noted. “We had good defensive movement and communication. Our defense won the game for us. We stayed the course.”
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Forestburg High School’s Matthew Wallace drives inside for two points during Tuesday’s District 1A-21 game against Slidell. The Longhorns defeated the Greyhounds 66-64. (News photo by Blake W00d)
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)
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.
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.
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