SPORTS
BOWIE ALL-SPORTS BANQUET: Whitaker has ‘Spirit’
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Bowie resident Carla Whitaker is typically responsible for organizing the Bowie High School All-Sports Banquet.
For her years of service to Bowie athletics, Whitaker was awarded the Jackrabbit Spirit during Monday’s banquet at the Community Center.
“I’ve done the sports banquet since around 1987, 1988,” said Whitaker. “I get the decorations, help with the pictures, and I find the caterer.”
Scott Whitaker and Cory Whitaker, Carla’s children, are Bowie High graduates. Cory, who is self-employed these days, was a top basketball player for the Jackrabbits during the mid-1990s and he was known as a shooting specialist.
“I’m thrilled to be able to do something for the Jackrabbits and Lady Rabbits,” Carla said.
FANS OF THE YEAR
Tracy and Norman Vaughan were named the fans of the year. Zeke Vaughan, Tracy and Norman’s son, recently represented the Jackrabbits at the University Interscholastic League state track and field meet in the high jump.
“It was very humbling,” Norman said, “when they said it. I could think of at least seven couples who were deserving; it took us by surprise we were honored.”
The Vaughans have five children in all. Marcus and Wesley Vaughan were both hurdlers in track and field, and that spurned Zeke on to the event. Read more, and see a complete list of award winners, in the weekend Bowie News.
Coach Colby Davis-Pastusek (left) smiles with Courtney Brady, who was named most valuable player for the girls’ basketball team this season. Brady was an all-state selection, and team captain on the All-Montague County team in The Bowie News. (Courtesy photo)
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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