SPORTS
Saint Jo hires Hantz as new athletic director
Saint Jo announced the hiring of CJ Hantz as the new athletic director and head football coach for the 2024-2025 school year.
Coach Hantz brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success. He has five years of experience in athletic administration, having most recently served as athletic director and head football coach at Throckmorton where he led the Greyhounds to five undefeated district titles.
Hantz has gotten to know Saint Jo’s current Athletic Director Mark Stevens through the years and has admired the Panthers success on and off the field during that time.
“I know Coach Stevens does a great job over there,” Hantz said. “I’ve seen him at a lot of track meets. They always have some pretty good success with football and every time I see his kids they are real respectful and you can tell they have good character.”
With a proven commitment to elevating student-athletes’ experiences both on and off the field, Hantz is motivated to guide Saint Jo to new heights of excellence.
“We lift weights here at Throckmorton at 5:30 in the morning and then we go through a full day,” Hantz said. “That prepares them for the real world. I know when I lay my head down at night, these kids up here are going to be good fathers, mothers, go to college or work program and have a successful life. I want to bring that to Saint Jo. Have that trust and these kids can come in with whatever they need. We can have that hard talk and tough love, but they will also know I care about them.”
Hantz is eager to build upon the district’s notable history of athletic achievements and aims to develop a comprehensive program that combines academic success, athletic excellence, and personal growth. Hantz is joining an enthusiastic and dedicated athletic department that is committed to excellence.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend 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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