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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: Vaughan 6th in high jump
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Bowie High School’s Zeke Vaughan made his point at the University Interscholastic League state meet in Austin.
See, Vaughan placed sixth in the high jump with a leap of 6-feet, 2-inches, and that gave the Jackrabbits one point in the Conference 3A boys’ meet.
Vaughan missed on his first pair of attempts, but was successful on his third.
“Zeke didn’t finish where he wanted to, but it was still a very successful year, and I am proud of him,” Bowie assistant boys’ track and field coach Justin Prescott said.
“It was an amazing experience for Zeke to go to Austin and compete with the best of the best,” Prescott continued. “I fully expect him to be there again next year.”
Vaughan has turned into an accomplished track and field athlete, competing in both hurdles races and several jumping disciplines, including the triple jump and long jump.
Conference 1A girls
Cheyenne Banks, Forestburg, and Saint Jo’s Sarah Patrick both participated in the Conference 1A girls’ state meet, and each girl placed seventh. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.
Bowie’s Zeke Vaughan jumps during Saturday morning’s schedule at the University Interscholastic League state meet at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin. He finished sixth with a leap of 6-feet, 2-inches. (Courtesy photo by Travis Harsch)
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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