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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Rabbits win with walk-off

Published

11 years ago

04/13/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

For the second time this season, the Bowie High School baseball team won a game with a walk-off walk.
On March 13 in a 6-5 victory over Pampa at the Walker Stallcup Tournament, Keck Jones scored the game-winner on a Kamry Weber walk.
This time, the walk-off was exceedingly dramatic as Carter Shackelford dug out from a no-ball, two-strike count, Shackelford forced Brandon Hardee to throw one more strike.
Hardee never did as he threw four straight balls, including one an inch from the zone.
“It’s an interesting way to win, but we’ll take it,” Bowie head coach Ryan Rogers said. “It’s a testament to the guys’ plate discipline. We’re doing a better job of laying off pitches.”
Rogers was proud of how Shackelford battled, working the count back in his favor, and ultimately drawing the winning walk to score Chandler Dean.
This was the latest tight District 3A-9 game Bowie has been a part of, and the Jackrabbits completed the first half of the slate undefeated. The now sixth-ranked Bowie is 17-1-2 overall.
“I think it was a good game for us,” Rogers said. “We are battle-tested, and the kids are playing with confidence in this competitive district.”
Bowie is two games clear of Holliday. Read more, and see the complete box score, in the weekend Bowie News.

Chandler Dean (left) is congratulated by R.J. Oliver after scoring the game-winning run for Bowie in the bottom of the seventh. The Jackrabbits prevailed 2-1. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (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.