SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Russells are ready for state
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By ERIC VICCARO
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The stage is now set for Bowie High School’s No. 1 girls’ doubles tandem comprised of Meagan and Myah Russell.
The pair will compete in the University Interscholastic League state tennis tournament this Tuesday at Mitchell Tennis Center and Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Courts on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station.
Meagan Russell said it truly didn’t “hit” her she would be competing in the state meet until earlier this week.
Myah had a slightly different take.
“It’s amazing,” Meagan said. “It feels good to make state. We’ve worked really hard for this, and we want a medal.”
The Russells are highly active at Bowie High. Meagan plays French horn while Myah is a flutist in the band, with both attaining all-region status and each is a state-level soloist. Myah also is the Spanish Club historian.
One reason why the Russells are so good in doubles tennis: They are twins.
“We’re both aggressive,” Myah said. “We both want this.”
The girls know when each other is upset on the court, and they know how to work it out.
“They both practice hard and they practice a lot,” Bowie head boys’ and girls’ tennis coach David Hall said. “They understand each other. It’s a sister thing. They communicate and encourage each other. They both love the game.” Read more in the weekend Bowie News.
Myah Russell practices her volleying skills during Wednesday’s practice at the Bowie High School tennis courts. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
SPORTS
Big crowd attends Bowie Sports Association Awards night
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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)
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SPORTS
World gets ready for 2024 Summer Olympics
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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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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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