SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS: Saint Jo’s Parker, Fernandez athletes of the year
Seniors Hunter Tallon and Baltazar Lozano were named Miss and Mr. Saint Jo as the high school presented its year-end awards Monday night during its academic and athletic awards banquet at the “The Dome.”
Following a catered barbecue dinner, awards were presented across the spectrum.
In the top academic awards, Cami Brimer was recognized as valedictorian and Monika Ariel Boelen as salutatorian.
Student of the Year honors went to Sarah Patrick.
John Jones received the James Dunham Award, which recognizes an avid supporter of Saint Jo High School students and a positive influence.
Karla Fernandez and Garrett Parker were named the most outstanding athletes of the year.
Fernandez will be playing basketball next season at Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kan.
The Fighting Panther Awards went to Sheridan Stiteler and Garrett Parker, as both were recognized for their hustle and hard work.
Team and individual sport awards were presented by the head coaches of the respective sports. See a complete list of award winners in the weekend Bowie News in print or with your electronic subscription.
(Left to right) Garrett Parker and Karla Fernandez were chosen as Saint Jo’s athletes of the year. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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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