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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Cantwell fans 11 in win

Published

11 years ago

04/25/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

Bowie High School pitcher Cooper Cantwell had plenty of rest between starts for the Jackrabbits.
That paid off on Tuesday as Cantwell struck out 11 Henrietta batters, and the Conference 3A fourth-ranked Jackrabbits blanked the Bearcats 3-0 in District 3A-9 action on Tuesday.
Cantwell threw a complete-game shutout, issuing only two walks while scattering four hits. Sixty-eight percent of his pitches went for strikes.
“Cooper did a phenomenal job,” Bowie head baseball coach Ryan Rogers said. “He was able to get extra rest between starts, 10 days. He looked good. His velocity was up and he was able to mix and match pitches just like the first time he faced them (Henrietta) this season.”
With the victory, Bowie improved to 21-1-2, 11-0 in 3A-9. The Jackrabbits clinched at least a share of the District 3A-9 title.
“One of the goals this team set back in November was to win a district championship,” Rogers said. “We have put ourselves in good position. It’s a testament to hard work and dedication. They’ve worked hard for it.”
Bowie hasn’t won any kind of district title in baseball since current Boston Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman was on the bump for the Jackrabbits in 2007.
The Jackrabbits turned baserunning into an adventure during the game, but Bowie certainly scored enough to support Cantwell.
In Bowie’s two-run fifth inning, Lawson Mickler reached on an error and scored on another gaffe. Dylan Slade singled and later scored. Read more, and see the complete box score, in the weekend Bowie News.

Cooper Cantwell deals during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game between Bowie and Henrietta here in Bowie. Cantwell finished the game with 11 strikeouts in a complete-game shutout. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

5 days ago

06/19/2026

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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.

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.

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.

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Botard new BHS girls BB coach

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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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.