SPORTS
Food, fashion aid children’s charities
Like to shop? Like to eat? Well, Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter is giving those who enjoy fashion and food an opportunity to do both while also raising money for North Texas non-profit organizations that support children in need.
The SCC-Texas Chapter will feature a pair of August events beginning with the “Kendra Gives Back Party” at the Kendra Scott store in Southlake Town Center on Aug. 9 and culminating with the Chefs in the Fast Lane presented by the City of Roanoke at Texas Motor Speedway on Aug. 12.
“We are incredibly excited about these two events and the potential financial support they will generate for our local non-profit groups,” said Marissa Chaney, executive director of the SCC-Texas Chapter. “We are proud to be connected with Kendra Scott and all the amazing philanthropic work that she and her company do as well as host what is sure to be a very fun and tasty competition with some of the area’s top chefs.”
On Aug. 9, from 5-8 p.m., the Kendra Scott store located at 321 Grand Avenue West in Southlake will donate 20 percent of its sales revenue during this timeframe to the SCC-Texas Chapter.
Purchases must be made in store or over the phone; online orders will not be accepted as this fundraiser is a store-specific contribution.
Kendra Scott, who opened her first retail store in Austin in 2010, has created a brand and culture that authentically values giving back and making a positive difference in the community. The Kendra Scott company maintains a focus on its customers and the causes close to their hearts, abiding by the mantra “What Matters to You, Matters to Us.”
The Chefs in the Fast Lane presented by the City of Roanoke will be Aug. 12, from 3-6 p.m. in the Luxury Suites at Texas Motor Speedway. This cooking competition has local chefs and restaurants serving their gourmet creation of choice in sample sizes to attendees. At the close of the event, all guests will get to vote for their favorite chef, who will be crowned the 2018 Chefs in the Fast Lane champion and be given a trophy to display in their restaurant for the year.
The event also will have a silent auction that includes packages and other items donated by the participating chefs. The participating chefs scheduled to compete are Chris Fersch (Billy Bob’s Texas), Ken Patrick (Ken Patrick Spice Rubs and Food Network champion), Alex Ayala (The Owner’s Box), Lincoln Engstrom (Levy Restaurants at Texas Motor Speedway) and Erika Bridges (Confections in Cake).
Tickets to attend the event are $75 each or $125 for a pair.
Tickets to the competition and all silent auction item proceeds will go directly to the Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
In its first match since last year’s state semifinal appearance, Saint Jo hosted Bryson Aug. 11 and took a 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 win over the Cowgirls.
The Lady Panthers lost some talent to graduation but have five seniors ready to have a successful season. Savannah Hil, one of the five, got Saint Jo rolling offensively with a four-point serving string, including a pair of aces. Abby Carter’s kill and Kamron Skidmore’s block helped put the Lady Panthers up 5-2 in game one.
Hadleigh Moore added a four-point string of her own to extend the lead to 10-3. Tatum Morman’s pair, helped by a Hill kill, gave Saint Jo a 14-5 lead. Bryson got within five before a Hill 3-pointer, with help by a Carter kill, put the lead back at 18-10.
After an Olivia Johnson kill broke serve, Jordyn O’Neal served up the final five points, with Johnson providing a kill to move things along.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Despite being the smallest school in the Brock varsity classic volleyball tournament, the Lady Indians finished 4th out of the eight teams there.
After losing to the host team in its first pool play match Aug. 14 18-25, 14-25 and also to Class 3A Wall 12-25, 8-25, Nocona rebounded to close out pool play with a 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Christoval. Sy Parker had 16 kills and 7 blocks in the three matches. Raylea Bowles had 12 kills, 17 digs and served up three aces. Maddyn Bowles had seven kills and 14 digs while Paige Davis had seven kills and 15 digs. Baylee Thomas added 11 digs.
From the setter spot, Kasi Castro had 20 assists, served up five aces and contributed 14 digs. Leah Meekins added 18 assists and six digs during the three matches.
To open Saturday’s bracket play, the Lady Indians posted a 25-18, 18-25, 26-24, 25-19 win over Fort Worth Christian. Castro staked Nocona to a 2-0 lead in game one. Kills by Parker set up pairs of points from Raylea Bowles and Leah Meekins helped Nocona negate an early deficit and take a 10-9 lead.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
County football teams had their first scrimmage of the season Aug. 14 with mixed results.
Forestburg hosted Azle Christian and Victory Christian. Under a new system with new head coach Cori Hayes, the Longhorns looked pretty good in the coach’s eye.
“The first team looked good,” Hayes explained. “Overall we need to work on our pace and blocking assignments and blocking assignments. Overall we looked good for the new regime.”
Forestburg hits the road to scrimmage Newcastle Aug. 21.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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