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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Bowie hangs tough
By BLAKE WOOD
And ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Bowie High School boys’ basketball team entered Tuesday night with a 7-0 record, a number 21 ranking in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches polls and a tough task awaiting them as top-ranked Brock rolled into town.
In the father-son battle, Bowie coach Doug Boxell’s son Zach would gain the upper hand as Bowie fell 61-41.
The first halves of the three quarters were mainly dominated by Brock, with Bowie gaining some momentum in the second half.
Brock had a double-digit lead at intermission, and the Eagles maintained that margin in the third quarter. Brock outscored Bowie 11-6 in the final frame, putting the Jackrabbits away for good.
Chase Hall paced the Jackrabbits with 14 points with eight rebounds and a steal. Cooper Cantwell recorded 10 points with three rebounds and a steal. Gary Mosley added six points with five rebounds and a steal.
On Thursday night, Doug Boxell earned his 700th career coaching victory on his third crack at it as the Jackrabbits topped Azle 54-35.
“We played a little rough,” Boxell said.
Azle wanted to play a physical game, and Bowie matched it to win. Read more, and see complete boxscores, in the weekend Bowie News.
Bowie’s Cooper Cantwell (14) goes up for two during Tuesday’s non-district boys’ basketball game between the Jackrabbits and Brock. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Blake Wood)
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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