SPORTS
FOOTBALL: Nocona seeking district victory
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Nocona High School plays at Holliday this Friday in a battle of teams looking for their first District 2-3A-II win.
With the Indians roster limited by numbers, head coach Brad Keck knows it will be a challenge for his team.
“We’ll have our work cut out for us,” Keck said.
The coach said at this point, it’s a matter of simply trying to get better from week to week, and this is no different. Nocona and Holliday will kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Keck said Holliday boasts quarterback Levi Draper, who started several games last season as a sophomore. The Eagles run a spread offense.
On defense, Holliday will present a variety of looks, especially in terms of the number of players along the frontline.
“They like to run a bunch of stunts and use man coverage on your receivers,” Keck said.
Nocona had a turbulent week last week, which included the dismissal of two players – Catalino Hernandez and Cristian Ibarra – for disciplinary reasons. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.
Nocona’s Kyle Sentell looks for room to run during Friday’s district football game at Jack Crain Stadium in Nocona. The Indians lost 55-14. Nocona will play at Holliday this coming Friday. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.
Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.
“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”
Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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