SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Forestburg girls topple Bellevue
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Forestburg High School boys’ and the Bellevue High School girls both had the opportunity to play spoiler on Tuesday in District 1A-21 action.
But, the Bellevue boys and the Forestburg girls made sure there weren’t any spoilers.
The Forestburg girls, ranked 19th in the latest Conference 1A Texas Girls Coaches Association poll, outscored Bellevue 16-6 in the third quarter en route to a 59-39 victory.
This victory allowed the Lady Horns the opportunity to play in today’s District 1A-21 championship game vs. Slidell at Valley View High School. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m.
“Our defense started off slow, but we were able to do a better job in the second half,” Forestburg head girls’ coach Rosana Barbosa said. “Bellevue is a good team, and they forced us to play strong defense.”
Barbosa said Bellevue was a good test and prepared Forestburg for what it will face in the upcoming playoffs.
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Bellevue’s Ally Corwin (20) grabs a rebound and attempts to head upcourt while defended by Forestburg’s Hope Phipps during Tuesday’s District 1A-21 girls’ basketball game at Bellevue. The Lady Horns won, 59-39. (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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