SPORTS
MARTIAL ARTS: Browns inducted
Scott and Teresa Brown were honored during the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Aug. 8.
The Browns are former Bowie residents, and taught in the Bowie Independent School District system.
Scott Brown taught chemistry and physics at Bowie High School while Teresa Brown was a first grade and eighth-grade science instructor.
The Browns opened Bowie Bushido Kai, their first martial arts school, in January 2000. Twelve students have been promoted to black belt level since it started.
Bowie Bushido Kai is still active at Carter Lake Road Church of Christ under the direction of Scott and Nichole Hackney.
The Browns both were recently promoted to eighth-degree black belt and the rank of Kyoshi Sensei. They were named male and female Martial Arts Masters of the Year for 2015.
The couple also was recognized for their nonprofit ministry Wansai International’s use of the martial arts in benevolences and evangelism. They have put on assemblies around the world and martial arts demonstrations to raise funds for relief efforts.
The Browns provide school supplies, food, clothing and medical needs for indigent children.
The couple has spent 65 years combined in the martial arts, and they currently live in Gladewater. Daughters Erin and Kyrie are black belts as well. They instruct students in Samurai Jujitsu at classes twice per week.
Teresa Brown (left) and Scott Brown were both inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame. The Browns are former Bowie residents. (Courtesy photo)
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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