SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bowie boys creep closer to title
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Bowie High School boys’ basketball team took another step closer to securing a district title on Friday night with a 68-42 thrashing of Boyd.
“We are in good shape,” Bowie head coach Doug Boxell exclaimed.
That’s for sure.
Bowie (22-9, 11-2) entered Tuesday’s regular-season finale against Henrietta with a one-game lead over the Bearcats for the 3A-9 crown.
Here were the scenarios for Tuesday night.
If Bowie defeated Henrietta, the Jackrabbits would add a shiny gold basketball to their trophy case. If the Bearcats came up victorious, the two teams would need to play a tie-breaker for the title and to determine the No. 1 seed for the playoffs.
Bowie took it to Boyd in the first half – especially in the second quarter – as the Jackrabbits outscored the Jackets 22-4 during the frame. Bowie established a 40-16 halftime edge.
“We turned up the pressure on defense and we moved the ball well on offense,” Boxell said.
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Bowie’s Gary Mosley (44) works inside for two points during Friday’s District 3A-9 game at Boyd. Bowie won 68-42. (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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