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LOCAL SPORTS: Three camps set for Bowie

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The second annual Bowie Jackrabbit football camp is set for 9-11:30 a.m. from June 15-18 at Jackrabbit Stadium here in Bowie.
The camp is for children incoming into second through ninth grades.
The cost is $50, with a $10 discount for each additional child participating.
Campers will take part in stretching and agility drills, plus throwing, receiving and defensive drills.
There will be a punt, pass and kick contest, 7-on-7 touch football, a field goal contest and athletes will be timed in the 40-yard dash.
“Campers will have fun, learn the game of football, become a better player and take pride in being a future Jackrabbit,” said athletic director and head football coach Dylan Stark.
The concession stand will be in operation.
Make checks payable to Stark, or pay on the first day of the camp.
Students must sign a liability waiver to participate in any Bowie camp.
For information, call Stark at the school at 1-940-689-2856.

Strength and conditioning

Strength and conditioning camp is set for the high school weight room from June 15-July 17.
The morning session will run from 8:45-9:30 a.m., reserved for seventh- through ninth-graders. The evening session is for 10th- through 12th-graders from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
If there are scheduling conflicts, special arrangements will be considered, said camp director Monte Sewell.
The fee is $60, checks or cash will be taken. Make all checks payable to Sewell.
For information, call Sewell at 1-940-689-2962 (school) or 1-806-577-3331 (cell).

Volleyball

The TGIF volleyball camp will take place in both high school gyms from June 15-17.
The camp is for those entering ninth grade on down to youngsters at the discretion of the parent.
Make checks payable to head volleyball coach Jeanie Stark, and send them to Tabatha Jones.
Campers are asked to bring a water bottle, knee pads, and money for snacks since the concession stand will be available.
The cost of the camp is $50, or $30 for the children of Bowie Independent School District employees.
For information, call Stark at 1-940-841-1276 (cell).

A camper runs through a tire course during last year’s Jackrabbit football camp here in Bowie. (News photo by Eric Viccaro) 

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

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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.

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

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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.

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Botard new BHS girls BB coach

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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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