SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL: Lady Indians suffer first 3A-9 loss
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Nocona High School volleyball team suffered its first loss of the district season on Saturday, falling in five games to Boyd on the road.
The Lady Indians were close to winning the match, which was tied at 12-all in the fifth game.
However, Boyd won three of the final four points of the match – aided by a pair of Nocona attack errors – as the Lady Jackets won by scores of 25-23, 16-25, 25-14, 18-25, and 15-13 in this District 3A-9 contest.
Nocona coach Tiffany Clay pointed out the Lady Indians had their chances to win, but made several mistakes which cost them that opportunity.
“We had a total of 14 ball drops and 10 missed serves in the match,” Clay said. “The girls were a little out of rhythm.”
Nocona dropped to 13-14, 2-1, heading into the battle of Montague County Tuesday night at Bowie. Look for results from that match in this weekend’s edition of The Bowie News.
It didn’t help matters that Jamie Carpenter didn’t play in the match. Madilynn Cable filled the role of second setter, alongside Chloey Hamilton.
“When, as hitters, you have been hitting off the same setter all year, it takes a little adjustment,” Clay said. “Not every setter is the same.”
Makenzie Breeze (15) sends a free ball over the net during Saturday’s District 3A-9 match between Nocona and Boyd in Boyd. The Lady Indians lost in five sets. Click on the image for the complete photo. (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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