SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Welcome to district, boys
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
Bowie and Nocona High School football had built-in bye weeks this past week, meanwhile Gold-Burg was given a break by forfeit.
That’s what happened as the Jackrabbits and Indians rested and Gold-Burg was given a 2-0 victory over King’s Academy after the private school in Tyler forfeited what was going to be the Bears’ Homecoming game.
Now, all three will play district openers this Friday.
Bowie is set to play in Boyd, a place the Jackrabbits haven’t won in about a decade. Nocona has its homecoming game versus bitter rival Holliday. Gold-Burg has the unenviable task of playing tough Bryson.
Bowie at Boyd
Bowie head coach Dylan Stark said it doesn’t matter that Boyd has yet to win a game this season, and the Yellowjackets have been outscored 179-61.
“Everyone in the district is 0-0,” Stark said. “It’s going to be a tough test. We’ve had some tough times down there.” Read more, and see standings, in the Oct. 5 Bowie News.
Bowie’s Dillon Swaim (27) attempts to tackle Jacksboro Payton Laake during a Sept. 23 game at Jackrabbit Stadium. Bowie returns to action this Friday after being idle a week ago. (News file 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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