SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Practices are underway
Baseball practices officially began for Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo High Schools this past Friday as the season draws nearer.
That was the first allowable date for practices as set by the University Interscholastic League.
Both Bowie and Nocona have coaches entering their third season, with Ryan Rogers as the Jackrabbits’ skipper and Brent Lewis is piloting the Indians.
Bowie is coming off a strong season, finishing with a record of 26-3-2, a perfect District 3A-9 record and area finalist.
Chandler Dean, who recently signed with Northeast Texas Community College in Mt. Pleasant, will spearhead Bowie along with fellow seniors Lawson Mickler, Barrett Brooks, Carter Shackelford, Kamry Weber and Trace Hardee.
Nocona went 9-13, 4-10 in 3A-9, with all-district players Kameron Hill, Robert Hawkins, Charles Evans and Jeremy James back for another season.
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The Bowie High School golf programs will begin swinging away in less than two months.
Jonathon Horton serves as the coach for both the Jackrabbits and Lady Rabbits.
The opening meet is set for Feb. 15, for the girls at the Lady Blues Invitational in Graham. The boys will open up two weeks later, also at Graham. Read more in the Jan. 30 Bowie News.
Baseball. (Metro graphic, used with permission)
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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