SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Britain, Lady ’Horns prevail
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
Forestburg High School’s Alexia Britain is becoming one of the most powerful post players not only in District 1A-21, but also North Texas.
Britain’s skills were on display yet again on Friday as she nearly outscored Bellevue all by herself as the Lady Horns dispatched the homestanding Lady Eagles 60-32.
Britain netted 27 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for yet another double-double, and Forestburg (9-7, 6-1) took control of second place in 1A-21.
“She took away anything under the basket, to five maybe even seven feet out,” Bellevue head coach Bryan Goehring said of Britain’s defense. “She was a huge factor in the game.” Read more in The Bowie News.
Bellevue’s Shae Lesando (below) loses handle of the ball while stripped by Forestburg’s Lacy Huddleston during Friday’s District 1A-21 game. The Lady Horns topped the Lady Eagles 60-32, moving into sole possession of second in 1A-21. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
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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