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BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS: Bowie boys ready for Decatur

Published

12 years ago

12/10/2014

Haven’t quite had your fill of basketball tournaments recently?
Well, fans are in luck because more tournaments are on the way beginning Thursday.
Here’s a rundown on what’s taking place.

Bowie boys
Decatur Tournament
The Bowie basketball team will open the Decatur Tournament at 1 p.m. on Thursday taking on Cleburne in the main gymnasium.
The Jackrabbits will then play either the winner or loser of the game between Azle and Decatur at either 7 p.m. on the loser’s side or 8:30 p.m. on the winner’s side.
Games will continue on Friday.
The championship game is set for Saturday at 7 p.m., and the consolation final at 5:30 p.m.
In the junior varsity tournament, Bowie Maroon will play Azle at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday and then Cleburne at 2:30 p.m. on the same day.
Bowie Maroon will then play in a bracketed tournament on Saturday in the high school practice gymnasium.
In the freshmen bracket, the Bowie White team will play Decatur Blue at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday in the main gymnasium.
Bowie White will then either play the winner or loser between Brock and Weatherford at 4 p.m. (loser’s side) or 5:30 p.m. (winner’s side.
The freshmen championship will take place Saturday at 7 p.m., and the consolation title game 90 minutes beforehand.
For information, including ticket prices, call Decatur High School at 1-940-393-7200.

Bellevue, Nocona boys
Bellevue girls
Mesquite Pit Tournament
At Poolville
The Nocona boys and the Bellevue boys and girls will both compete in the Mesquite Pit Tournament at Poolville this Thursday through Saturday. Read more about area basketball tournaments in the mid-week Bowie News.

The Bowie High School boys’ basketball team gathers with its medals at halfcourt after defeating Krum on Saturday. The Jackrabbits will compete this weekend at the Decatur Tournament. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

4 days ago

06/19/2026

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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.

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

5 days ago

06/18/2026

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New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.

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.

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Botard new BHS girls BB coach

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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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.