SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Nocona seed up in air
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
There are enough playoff scenarios in District 5-3A-II to make a high school math teacher happy.
But, for football coaches, it’s a case of not-so-much.
The Nocona football team, after a 48-28 loss to Henrietta on Friday at Jack Crain Stadium, still could finish anywhere from second to fourth in the district.
And that will ultimately determine how stout an opponent the Indians will face in the opening round.
But, first, Nocona must prepare for the task at hand – a game against Millsap. The Bulldogs have taken the past two games in the series.
“It’s a scary game,” Nocona head coach Brad Keck said. “They are 0-for the district, and we don’t want to look ahead.”
Keck said Millsap has played Nocona pretty well in recent years, and that’s because the Bulldogs have a distinct size advantage.
For Millsap, it’s all about playing a physical style, rooted out of the stack I-formation offense and three-man front defense.
Millsap’s top player is Jeff Morlen. Keck said it’s going to be important for Nocona’s defense to know where Morlen lines up, whether at running back or wide receiver. He’s also a strong defender at outside linebacker. Read more in the Nov. 2 Bowie News.
Tyler Hayes, one of Nocona’s five seniors, finished with 11 assisted tackles during an Oct. 28 game versus Henrietta. (News photo by Dani Blackburn)
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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