SPORTS
Daniell picked to lead Bowie softball
Bowie’s new head softball coach will not be new to the district.
Heather Daniell takes over the lead for the program from the departing Jordon Roth.
Daniell has 16 years of coaching experience in volleyball, basketball, softball and track. While she was not on the softball coaching staff last year, she has been around the game for the last 20 or so years thanks to her family.
All three of her daughters she coached at one time or another and all went on to play college softball, including her youngest, Brecklyn, who describes her as one of the best coaches she has had.
“She is hard and expectant, but also willing to help and dedicated to her players,” Brecklyn said.
Last year Daniell was an assistant volleyball coach.
It was her willingness to offer her experience to younger coaches on staff that was one of the reasons athletic director Tyler Price wanted her for the softball coach.
“Just her knowledge of the game with her experience being around it, plus her relationships I’ve see her build this past year,” Price said. “She’s really good with the girls. She has good relationships with the coaches. Players want to play for her and coaches want to work with her.”
Before Bowie, she has spent time at Rio Vista, Floresville and La Vernia coaching at both the junior high and high school level.
She knows there is no quick turnaround for a Lady Rabbit program that last made the playoffs in 2019, especially with a team that will be replacing several graduating players at key positions.
“I want continued growth for the softball program,” Daniell said.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
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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