SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Saltillo’s start tops Forestburg in 1A girls
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Experience mattered during Saturday’s Conference 1A Area game at Princeton High School.
Saltillo, two years ago, played in the then University Interscholastic League 1A Division II state championship game – falling by nine points to Whitharral.
“Saltillo was taller than us, and they had a lot of experience,” Forestburg head girls’ basketball coach Rosana Barbosa said. “They are very well-coached. Whenever we had a run, their coach was able to fix it and get the girls in different positions.”
In the end, Saltillo defeated Forestburg 55-40, ending the Lady Horns season.
Forestburg, which hadn’t qualified for the playoffs since 2007, finished the 2014-15 campaign with a 22-11 record.
The Lady Horns will lose Virginia Cody, Kendall Wallace and Samantha Reynolds to graduation.
“These three girls tried very hard for us,” Barbosa said.
Forestburg had difficulty attacking the basket. Meanwhile, Saltillo was able to penetrate the lane for easy baskets, especially during the first half, before Barbosa made defensive adjustments.
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Forestburg’s Alexia Britain moves with the ball near the 3-point line during Saturday’s Conference 1A Area game against Saltillo at Princeton High School. 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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