SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Rios’ 20 paces Gold-Burg boys
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
One of the factors that could help first-year Gold-Burg High School head coach Michael Ball have a successful season is Anthony Rios.
Rios, a senior captain, is filling a leadership role on the Bears this year – and he didn’t disappoint in Friday’s 62-25 Homecoming victory over Harrold.
Rios posted a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, which included a whopping six 3-pointers.
Harrold couldn’t keep up with Gold-Burg in this game – and the Bears ultimately had a chance to play plenty of reserves in the fourth quarter.
“Anthony can score and he can play defense,” said Ball. “He wants to win, and I think that will have a trickle-down effect with the other players.”
Ball said Rios enjoys defending the opponent’s leading scorer, relishing the challenge.
This was never really close from the beginning as the Bears scored 16 of the game’s first 20 points.
Harrold closed the gap to 20-13 with 4 minutes, 39 seconds left in the second quarter, but that’s as close as the contest would get the rest of the way.
In fact, by the end of the second frame, Gold-Burg was up 36-15 and the rout was on.
The Bears, at one point, had a 38-point lead in the fourth quarter. Read more, and see the complete box score, in the Nov. 23 Bowie News.
Gold-Burg’s Coplin Miller drives toward the basket during the Bears’ Homecoming game on Nov. 18. The Bears won 62-35. (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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