SPORTS
Bowie opens district play with win at City View
The Bowie Jackrabbits kicked off district play Friday night at City View shorthanded, with both of the team’s leading scorers out with ankle injuries.
Despite this, the Jackrabbits had players step up as they won 64-56 in a game that was not as close as the final score alludes.
Even without Daniel Mosley, Bowie still outsized the Mustangs. What City View lacked in size they made up for with athleticism they used to get up and down the floor in transition and press the Jackrabbits all game.
The first quarter was a high scoring affair as both teams traded three-pointers back and forth like it was no big deal. For Bowie, it was a good sign considering the game before at Muenster, they made only one three-pointer in 22 attempts. The Mustangs hung with the Jackrabbits as Bowie led 20-17 heading into the second quarter.
Whether due to a change in defense or some other factor, City View started to try and attack the rim with limited success against the Jackrabbits’ size. Bowie’s three-point barrage slowed down a tick, but not its scoring as the small lead grew into a 39-26 lead at halftime.
The Mustangs were able to gather several offensive rebounds, attacking the Jackrabbits major weakness this season. In the third quarter, Coach Jonathon Horton had had enough and called a time out where he implored his team to rebound better.
The team responded a bit, with bench player Boo Oakley taking it to heart as he gathered 10 rebounds in his 16 minutes of playing time for the game to lead the team.
Bowie’s lead did not get much bigger, but they still led by double digits 50-36 heading into the fourth quarter.
The lead still was at 14 points when the Jackrabbits put in its bench players to close the game with 1:43 left and the score 62-48. City View did not give up as their press and effort along with a couple of three-pointers allowed them to cut the lead to 62-54 in less than a minute. Horton was forced to put back in some starters to make sure the game would not get any closer as Bowie held on to win 64-56.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week 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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