SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Nocona boys fall by one
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
Unsung heroes tried to give the Nocona High School boys’ basketball team a win in District 3A-9, but Henrietta denied the Indians by a single point.
Brayden Skinner made a pivotal steal in the game’s closing seconds, and – for the first time this season – Jose Ogeda was the Indians’ second-leading scorer.
Those two players helped Nocona rally versus Henrietta, but the Bearcats topped the Indians 53-52 in this epic 3A-9 showdown of probable playoff-bound teams.
“Brayden, that was a great play by him,” Nocona head coach Bret Botard said. “He did a great job of reading the pass, and he was in proper position to make a play. He gave us a chance.”
Botard also heaped plaudits on Ogeda, who played his best game to date with 10 points, including three 3-pointers, all coming when Nocona needed it most.
“Jose had a huge impact on the game,” Botard said. “He made some big shots, and he also gave us a chance to win.” Read more in The Bowie News.
Nocona’s Jose Ogeda (13) makes a tough pass along the baseline during this District 3A-9 game. The Indians suffered a gut-wrenching 53-52 loss to Henrietta. (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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