SPORTS
HALL OF HONOR: Rhoades third father-son duo in Hall
By ERIC VICCARO
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For the third-time ever, Bowie will have a father-son combination in the prestigious Hall of Honor.
Ronald Rhoades, a four-sport athlete at Bowie High School during the 1970s, and his son, Chad, are set for induction.
There will be a reception in the Rhoades’ honor at 5:45 a.m. on Friday in the Bowie High School Commons. There will be refreshments, including homemade pies from Sweet Boys Diner.
The men will be honored and recognized before the District 2-3A-I football game between Bowie and Breckenridge at Jackrabbit Stadium.
“It’s something I never dreamed of when Craig (Stallcup, voting member of the Hall of Honor committee) called me,” Ronald Rhoades said. “I made all-state in football, but I didn’t known if it was good enough for the Hall of Honor.”
Making the occasion more special for Ronald Rhoades is the fact he will be inducted with his son, Chad, who was recently promoted within the Miami Marlins’ organization.
“It’s something I will cherish forever,” Ronald said.
Like his father, Chad Rhoades said his induction was “completely unexpected.”
“I have more appreciation for this since my dad and I are going in side by side,” Chad said, “and acknowledge what he did.” Read more in the Oct. 12 Bowie News.
Bowie’s Chad Rhoades, shown here while pitching for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs several years ago, has become the rehabilitation pitching coach for the Miami Marlins during the upcoming 2017 season. (Courtesy photo by Bowie Hall of Honor)
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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