SPORTS
Jackrabbits beat Hirschi 36-29
The Bowie Jackrabbits won their opening home game of the season on Tuesday night playing a Hirschi team still devoid of their football talent.
The Jackrabbits won the low-scoring game 36-29, but felt in control of the Huskies who were playing from behind for most of the game.
Bowie was coming into the game following their opening season loss against Glen Rose 45-37 and still a lot of things to figure out.
The Jackrabbits not only return only one starter, who is still coming back from an ankle injury from football, but also only four players with varsity experience.
Add in new Coach Ryan Dykes and the team is still finding out about each other on almost every level.
Still, Bowie came out with a lot more energy and that sparked its early 7-2 lead in the first quarter.
Hirschi closed the quarter by tying the score at 7-7 in a game where the pace only improved a little.
The Jackrabbits pulled away in the second quarter. The Bowie team adjusted well when the Huskies switched to an aggressive 3-2 zone and made them pay by knocking in two 3-pointers.
The Jackrabbits lead extended to 23-14 heading into halftime as they kept Hirschi’s offense from getting anything going.
Despite having a good offensive quarter, Bowie would not keep it up in the second half.
Some sloppy turnovers in the third quarter and the team playing at a slower pace with the lead in the fourth quarter meant the Jackrabbits did not combine to score more in the second half than they did in the second quarter alone.
Still, Bowie’s defense remained consistent in stifling Hirschi all game, with the Huskies never scoring more than eight points like they did in the third quarter.
The Jackrabbits won the defensive battle 36-29.
Andrew Sandhoff and Boston Farris both had a game high nine points to lead the team while Gaige Goodman was second with seven points.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend 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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