SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Russells fall early on
The Bowie High School girls’ doubles tandem of Meagan Russell and Myah Russell was eliminated during the opening quarterfinal round of the University Interscholastic League tournament early Wednesday morning.
Megan Lee and Erin Cullers from East Bernard defeated the Russells by scores of 6-3, 7-6 (7-3 in the tie-breaker).
In turn, Lee and Cullers lost in the semifinals to eventual state champions Kelsey Mumford and Emily Wheeler of Lago Vista 6-4, 6-1.
Mumford and Wheeler bulldozed through Gracie Dozier and Sky Jennings of Sonora in the championship match 6-2, 6-0.
The boys’ singles match between Reese Cook of Tuscola Jim Ned and Jamison Burch from Whitesboro had yet to be played due to persistent rain delays at the Mitchell Tennis Center and Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Courts in College Station.
“It was exciting beyond measure,” Bowie head tennis coach David Hall said. “The girls are disappointed. But, they’ll always remember this experience. They gave it their best shot.”
Hall said the Russells battled nerves in the opening set. He said Lee and Cullers played smart, consistent tennis. Read more in the weekend Bowie News.
This was a magical season for Bowie’s Myah Russell (left) and Meagan Russell, becoming the first girls to qualify for the state tournament since 1982. The Russells lost in the opening round at state, they are shown here with head coach David Hall. (Courtesy photo)
SPORTS
Big crowd attends Bowie Sports Association Awards night
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)
SPORTS
World gets ready for 2024 Summer Olympics
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
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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