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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Rabbits’ losing streak hits three games
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Bowie High School softball team tried to take advantage of its speed by bunting during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game.
Should Petie Wolsey and Tristin Hopson get on base, they put pressure on opposing defenses to make plays.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go according to plan – despite Wolsey and Hopson going a combined 3-for-8 at the plate – as surging Henrietta defeated Bowie 10-5, sending the Lady Rabbits to their third straight loss.
“It hasn’t worked out for us,” Bowie head coach Brant Farris said. “We have the speed to bunt and steal. It changes the dynamic of the game. But, you still have to get on base.”
Both Wolsey and Hopson struck out once while attempting to get on with a bunt.
Bowie stands at 14-15, 7-6 in the district. City View topped Nocona 10-8 on the same night, forging a tie heading into the final game of the regular season Friday night – weather permitting.
If Bowie and City View both win or lose on Friday, there will be a play-in game to determine fourth place in the district for the final playoff spot. The Lady Rabbits play at Holliday while the Lady Mustangs tangle with Boyd. Read more, and see the complete box score, in the weekend Bowie News.
Bowie’s Henslee Ogle tries to make a play, stopping a ground ball in its tracks, during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game against Henrietta. The Lady Rabbits lost 10-5. (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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