SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Rabbits keep rolling
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Bowie High School head girls’ basketball coach Colby Davis-Pastusek has set a defensive goal for her team.
What is that goal?
The Lady Rabbits want to give up just eight points or less per quarter, Davis-Pastusek. Nocona scored nine points in a quarter twice, eight once and only six in the third quarter. Mission accomplished.
In the end, Bowie recorded a 67-32 victory over Nocona before a packed house at Nocona High School gymnasium in District 3A-9 action on Friday evening.
“I think they struggled with our press and that set the tone for us defensively,” Davis-Pastusek said. “We were able to disrupt them.”
First-year Nocona head coach Brad McGann said there are differences in the way Bowie and Paradise pressure opponents.
“The difference is Bowie runs more of a man-to-man press while Paradise has a zone press,” McGann said.
Rebounding was another factor in the game as Bowie snared 21 offensive rebounds.
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Bowie’s Addy Cook tries to score while under heavy defensive pressure by Nocona’s Ali Walker.
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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