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HIGH SCHOOLS: Tefertiller set to coach Gold-Burg boys’ basketball
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com
The Gold-Burg Independent School District named Aaron Tefertiller new principal and head boys’ basketball coach at the May board meeting.
Tefertiller replaces Steve Cope as principal and Danny Pruett as the boys’ basketball coach. Pruett accepted a teaching position in the Bellevue Independent School District.
It was reported in our newspaper earlier this summer Tefertiller, who lives in Alvord, was given a two-year contract.
“It’s great to be back in athletics and the coaching side,” said Tefertiller, a Bowie High School graduate.
Tefertiller knows turning the Bears’ program around will be a challenge.
“I’m excited for the challenge,” he said. “I’m going to have an opportunity to build a program here.”
Last year, Gold-Burg won just one District 1A-21 game and two games overall.
There is some talent to work with. Anthony Rios and Rayge Gardner were 1A-21 honorable mention selections.
Tefertiller earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of North Texas in 2000, and receives a master’s in education administration from Lamar. Read more in the weekend Bowie News.
Aaron Tefertiller. (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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