SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Hill’s GW shot lifts Nocona boys to victory
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Nocona High School boys’ basketball team has been knocking on the door all season – the Indians have been so close to winning a tightly-contested game.
On Saturday in its District 3A-9, Nocona’s Kameron Hill took a pass from Cristian Ibarra. Hill knifed through the lane and scored to give the Indians a 66-65 lead.
The lead held up.
Paradise’s Landry Norwood delivered a near-perfect pass to teammate Hayden Barkley, who missed a layup. Kyle Sentell grabbed the subsequent rebound, and the Indians had to inbound the ball twice during the final 2.2 seconds to prevail with the win.
“You can’t practice these situations,” Nocona boys’ basketball coach Tyson Mankin said. “This is a huge win for us. It’s a district win, which means a lot for the standings.”
Nocona improved to 8-8, 1-0 in 3A-9. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.
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Nocona’s Kameron Hill (22) goes up for the game-winning shot against Paradise during Saturday’s District 3A-9 game in Paradise. Hill tallied a game-high 28 points to help the Indians win 66-65. Click on the image itself 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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