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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bowie boys ‘charge’ to win over Nocona
By ERIC VICCARO
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Bowie High School boys’ basketball player Chase Hall had an unlimited charge account during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 clash against Nocona.
Hall was credited for taking five charges, including three in the first half. It appeared as if he took even more charges than that as Bowie defeated Nocona 55-45 – taking the district lead in the process.
“Bowie came out and made us very uncomfortable offensively,” Nocona head coach Tyson Mankin said. “They stepped in and took three charges early in the first quarter, I believe, before we even got a shot off. Those were big defensive possessions for them.”
Bowie head coach Doug Boxell agreed.
“It was huge, what Chase did,” Boxell said. “We kept them from scoring by taking charges. Those were some of the biggest plays in the game.”
Hall also contributed team-bests with nine rebounds, including four on the offensive glass, and three assists. He also had a couple of steals.
Boxell said Bowie had to play better defense this time around against Nocona, and that’s exactly what the Jackrabbits did – holding Nocona to three first-quarter points and 10 first-half points overall.
“They have some good 3-point shooters and they like to drive and kick the ball to the outside,” Boxell said. “We had to take away their right-hand dribble. We had to stay with their shooters and not help out on the drive.”
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Bowie’s Chase Hall has a seat after taking a charge during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game at Bowie High School gymnasium. Hall took at least five charges, possibly more, during the Jackrabbits’ 55-45 victory over Nocona. 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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