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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Excitement abounds for girls

Published

10 years ago

10/26/2016

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By ERIC VICCARO

sports@bowienewsonline.com

The glint in Chuck Hall’s eyes was back.
See, Oct. 19 marked Hall’s return as head girls’ basketball coach – after spending the past few years as an assistant boys’ coach under Doug Boxell.
Boxell even stopped by to watch Hall begin preparations for the 2016-17 season.
“It’s wasn’t really new, but it was exciting for me,” Hall said. “You could see the energy and excitement out there. That was fun.”
Oct. 19 was the first allowable date for girls’ basketball practice from the University Interscholastic League, the state’s governing body for high school sports.
Hall was named head coach during the offseason, which featured an exit from previous head coach Colby Davis-Pastusek to The Colony.
The new coach said the players were tired during Wednesday’s practice, stemming from Monday’s cross country meet. Hall said Thursday’s session was better.
Currently, there are 12 girls out for basketball. However, Hall expects that number to double and, possibly, swell to as many as 30 players.
Megan Brown has transferred from Bellevue to Bowie, giving the Lady Rabbits another post option. Kamryn Cantwell is healthy, and she showed her true form during training.
Bowie girls are getting used to a different practice structure under a new coach, but the transition appears smooth so far.
Tentative scrimmages are set for Nov. 3 at Burleson and Nov. 5, a home date with Krum – which is Hall’s alma mater. Read more in the Oct. 22 Bowie News.

Bowie’s Kamryn Cantwell goes up for two during an Oct. 19 season-opening practice in the auxiliary gymnasium. Cantwell is coming off surgery, but she’s healthy now. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

5 days ago

06/19/2026

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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

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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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.

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

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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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.