SPORTS
Firecracker 5K has more than 200 racers
Saint Jo hosted its Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K on the morning of July 4 and had more than 200 people running/walking the course to start their Independence Day on a healthy note before later stuffing their faces.
It was the 17th year Saint Jo has had the race.
It was put on by the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce and the Easy Street Animal Shelter.
With 10 age divisions for both male and female runners, there were plenty of medals to give out.
The overall fastest runner was Brayden Willett, running the male open division as he finished with a time of 18:12.
Mattie Broussard was the top female runner, running in the female open division where she finished with a time of 20:05.
The winners of the nine and under categories went to J. Beard and E. Thomas.
The winners in the 10-14 age group was Levi Newland and Sage Keck.
The winners of the 15-19 age groups were Ryan Krebs and Rylee Lamarr. The 20-29 age category winners were Stetson Duke and Ralie Sutton.
The 30-30 age category was won by Aaron Neal and Ashley Bates.
The 40-49 category saw the winners named Mark Neu and Toni Morrow.
The winners of the 50-59 age division was Mark Flusche and Anne Hesse.
Dave Duggins and Margaret Payne were first in the 60-69 age category.
The 70 and over category was won by Don Wiese and Joanne Fuller.
For full results, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/SaintJo/OldJosFirecracker5K2023
Landry Norwood has agreed to become the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for Bowie High.
Norwood grew up in Paradise, playing a number of sports for the Panthers during his high school career. With a number of family members still in the area and the position coming open, Norwood applied and was hired.
“I know the tradition up here,” Norwood said. “I was glad (Athletic Director and Head Football) Coach Tyler Price felt he could put his trust in me.”
Bowie’s varsity went 2-10 last year, both wins coming against Vernon. Norwood spent five years as an assistant in Lipan before spending the next four years at Llano, three years as head coach. He said his last two years in Llano were rough after graduation of nine seniors his first year and a 26-7 squad.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News
Nocona came into game two of its Class 2A Division I bi-district series with Archer City looking to rebound from a 17-0 loss in game one.
The Lady Indians took a quick lead but the Lady ‘Cats had too much in the tank and knocked Nocona out of the playoffs courtesy of a 13-3, five-inning victory winning the best of three series, 2-0.
Kylea Wallace reached base on a second baseman’s error. With one out, M’leigha Franklin took a pitch over the wall in left field for a home run, igniting the Lady Indian crowd with a 2-0 lead.
Archer City prevented further damage by retiring the next two hitters. The Lady ‘Cats struck in the bottom of the inning for seven runs.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Culture. It’s a beautiful word.
Bowie Softball Coach Griffin Fields has been trying to install a positive, winning culture since taking over the job. For the first time since 2019, the Lady Rabbits qualified for the postseason, facing District 8 top seed Early in the bi-district round.
After beating the Lady ‘Horns 9-8 in game one of the best-of-three series April 23, Early came back and evened the series less than 24 hours later, 15-0. The Lady Rabbits used the aforementioned culture and got out to a quick lead in game three.
Bowie was then forced to come from behind for the second straight night. Kinley Baker, who had the game winning RBI in game one, came through again in game three and broke a 6-all tie with a single to lift the Lady Rabbits to a 9-6 victory in the finale.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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