SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Nocona girls pull away from Henrietta to win
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Like in the boys’ game, the third quarter told the story in the girls’ contest between Nocona and Henrietta.
Both teams were deadlocked at 21-all at intermission, but the Lady Indians outscored the Lady Bearcats 15-7 in the third quarter to take control of the proceedings.
“We were able to hit some shots right off the bat,” Nocona head girls’ basketball coach Bradley McGann said.
Nocona improved to 11-16, 4-9 in District 3A-9, with one game left to play on Tuesday at Boyd.
“The girls played with a lot of pride,” McGann said. “This win was important because it will hopefully help us build a little momentum and positive energy heading into spring ball.”
This marked the final home game for seniors Victoria Fatheree, Makenzie Breeze and Kolbi Klein.
Fatheree capped off her home playing career with a double-double, scoring 16 points and pulling down 12 rebounds. Makenzie Franklin also scored in double digits with 14 points.
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Nocona’s Victoria Fatheree, in her final home game, drives around a Henrietta player in Friday’s District 3A-9 game. The Lady Indians pulled away from the Lady Bearcats in the second half for a 58-39 conquest. 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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