SPORTS
CROSS COUNTRY: Nine qualify for regional meet in Grand Prairie
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Nocona High School girls’ cross country squad punched its ticket to the regional meet.
The Lady Indians compiled 76 points, which was good enough for third spot, and several others qualified for the regional meet – Bowie’s Kamryn Cantwell and Nocona boys Brayden Skinner and Dylan Parker – based on efforts at the District 3A-9 meet on Monday at Kiwanis Park in Wichita Falls.
Holliday Independent School District served as the meet host.
“This means a lot,” Nocona head girls cross country coach Brad McGann said. “The girls have put in a lot of work. They are excited. This was one of their goals.”
The top-3 teams and 10 individuals qualified for the University Interscholastic League regional meet set for Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie. The park is located on the northern edge of Joe Pool Lake.
“I am looking forward to seeing what Kamryn can do on the regional stage,” Bowie head girls’ cross country coach Colby David-Pastusek said. “Kamryn did an outstanding job, and ran her personal best by more than one minute.”
Miriam Diaz was Nocona’s top performer, clocking at 12 minutes, 15.14 seconds over two miles. Cantwell placed sixth, clocking in at 12:35.80. Read more in the mid-week edition of The Bowie News.
Nocona’s Miriam Diaz placed third overall, qualifying for regionals. Click on the photo itself for the complete image. (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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