SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bowie boys snap funk
By BLAKE WOOD
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Bowie broke out of a mid-season slump and earned a much-needed district victory Tuesday.
The Jackrabbits outscored the Panthers 13-5 in the second quarter and eventually pulled away for a 55-40 win. Bowie evened its record at 1-1 in District 3A-9, and snapped a four-game losing skid for a 12-8 overall mark.
“I was a little concerned about three minutes into the first quarter with how many shots we were missing,” said coach Doug Boxell. “But the team did a decent job the rest of the way after that.”
Indeed, the Jackrabbits had a rough couple minutes to start the game as Paradise opened with a 7-0 scoring run.
Then Bowie would get some timely baskets to gain a 12-11 lead after one.
Bowie entered the final frame with a 37-28 lead, and the Jackrabbits outscored Paradise 18-12 to secure the win.
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Bowie’s Kaden Ogle (10) attempts to shoot past a Paradise defender during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game at the high school. Bowie snapped a four-game losing streak to top Paradise by 15 points. 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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