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Saint Jo baseball wins 11-1 on road
The Saint Jo baseball team traveled to Thackerville on Tuesday and beat the Wildcats handily in short work.
The Panthers won 11-1 after only three innings as they dominated Thackerville in almost every way.
Saint Jo had two runners on base with one out when Pepe Gam hit a double to drive in both runners. He was followed by Logan Morman who traded places with him as he hit a double to drive him in.
After a drawn walk and a ground out that put both base runners in scoring position, Trevor Conner hit a fly ball to center field that looked like it was going to be the third out. The ball was dropped for an error, allowing one run to score and the inning to continue. An error by the pitcher allowed another run to score putting the Panthers in the lead 5-0 before the next batter grounded out for the third out.
The Wildcats looked to respond as the leadoff batter hit a single. He stole second base, but catcher Gam would not let him get away with it again as the runner was thrown out trying to steal third base two pitches later.
The other two batters both grounded out to end the first inning and Saint Jo looking in control.
The Panthers first two batters got on base with no problem. Connor Thompson was able to score on an executed double steal from third base. Jase Johnson then drove in the other runner on a single.
After a drawn walk and fielder’s choice out, Collin Thomas drove in a run on single, but one base runner was thrown out at second base. Following an error, Trevor Conner drove in a run on a double into the outfield to put Saint Jo up 9-0.
With the Wildcats up to bat, the leadoff batter got away as he was hit by a pitch. He would steal second and third base before scoring on a wild pitch to cut the lead to 9-1.
While one other batter got on base with a walk, the other three batters were struck out by Morman as the game moved into the third inning.
Saint Jo loaded the bases up with two hits and a hit batter with two outs. Chance Bennett was then hit to drive in one run followed by another hit batter Conner. The Panthers lead was now double-digits up 11-1 as the next batter grounded out.
Thackerville hoped to get some more leadoff magic going as it drew a walk. After some pick-off attempts at first, the runner was called out on appeal. A ground out followed to put the Wildcats in a dire situation.
The Panthers looked like they had the game ended with a strike out, but the ball was not handled by the catcher well allowing the batter to reach first base, giving Thackerville some life.
It was short lived as the next batter grounded out to second base to end the game, Saint Jo winning 11-1.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
SPORTS
Nocona gets delivered new press box
Nocona got its new press box into place this week at Jack Crane Stadium. The old press box, which was in place for more than 60 years, was taken out in early June and moved to Indian Valley Raceway. The new press box was by the Southern Bleacher Company out of Graham. Athletic Director Black Crutsinger said they looked at a lot of press boxes and decided they liked the one at Lindsay High School and went with that model. Sean Hutson operated the crane from the Hurd Crane Service that put the press box up for Nocona.
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Richey repeats at IFYR
Sunset native Cason Richey (right) and his team roping partner Beldon Cox from Weatherford repeated as the International Finals Youth Rodeo champions last weekend at Shawnee, OK. Richey and Cox won the previous year and were able to complete the repeat by catching three steers in a combined time of 16.6 seconds. Richey is expected to compete attend Texas Tech University this fall and compete on the rodeo team.
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Youth rodeo awards presented
The Chisholm Trail Youth Rodeo had its awards ceremony this week, giving out plaques and buckles to the top competitors throughout the summer season.
There were four age categories with five events to compete in for the young athletes.
Along with the best results in each event, at the end the overall best cowboy and cowgirl in each age division was awarded as well.
The lead line division, in which an adult helps the young competitors, saw Rylee Stewart win the first in poles, barrel racing and mystery event on her way to win top cowgirl.
Hattie Snow got the fastest time in the flags event and Lany Shupak got the fastest goat time. Riggin Bishop got named the top cowboy in the division.
In the eight-and-under division, Whitley Goins won the top cowgirl and Trell Carpenter won top cowboy. Goins got the fastest times in barrel racing, flags and mystery event. Carpenter got the fastest time in poles and goats.
In the 9-12 age division, Sage Keck won the top cowgirl while Chisum Carpenter won the top cowboy. Keck got the fastest times in four of the five divisions. Only Layna Taylor getting the fastest goat time prevented her from winning in a clean sweep.
In the 13-18 age division, Tess Egenbacher won the top overall cowgirl award.
Kiley McCracken won both the barrel racing and flags event. Emma Strahan won the poles and mystery event. Hadlee Bryan won the goats event.
There was no top overall cowboy in the age division.
To see the times for the winners of each event in all four age categories along with pictures of all of the top cowboys and cowgirls, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
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