SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Bowie handles Nocona
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Bowie High School softball team provided plenty of offense last week, and that’s why the Lady Rabbits have been winning.
Bowie defeated Nocona 13-3 on the road Friday evening as the second half of the District 3A-9 schedule began.
“We were able to score a lot of runs (tonight),” Bowie head coach Brant Farris said. “We’ve been able to put together good back-to-back games on offense. I think we’ve turned the corner. But, the big test is Tuesday.”
Bowie (13-11, 6-2) took on Boyd for the second time this season on Tuesday evening, in a game with playoff postitioning on the line.
Nocona played Holliday at home, with a record of 4-12, 1-7.
Nocona can say something Holliday can’t last week as the Lady Indians made the Lady Rabbits play the full game.
“We’re playing teams longer than we’ve ever had before,” Nocona head coach Jon Shaw said. “We are making strides and things are going in the right direction.”
Shaw said Bowie is a tough team because of its slap-hitting ability and the Lady Rabbit defense is as solid as any other team, especially in the district.
Bowie rolled to 5-0 lead after two innings. Read more, and see the complete box score, in the mid-week Bowie News.
Bowie’s designated player Ashlyn Vanwey hits during Friday’s District 3A-9 game between the Lady Rabbits and Nocona in Nocona. (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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