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BOWIE NEWS YEAR IN REVIEW: Bowie baseball makes run to semifinals
Bowie baseball advanced to the state semifinals, like the volleyball program, with a senior-laden group – paced by current Northeast Texas Community College pitcher Chandler Dean.
Van Alstyne knocked Bowie out in the 3A-Region II semifinals, 4-3; but it wasn’t without a fight.
Trace Hardee tripled to deep right field to open the seventh, putting the game-tying run at third base. However, Kamry Weber grounded out to short – ending the game.
Still, Bowie finished with a record of 27-11-1, capping yet another fine season under head coach Ryan Rogers.
“It was a memorable year,” Rogers said. “Everything started clicking. It was the team chemistry. They all got along with each other on and off the field. They played hard for each other. They all wanted each other to do well.”
Aside from Dean, the senior contingent included Hardee, Weber, Hardin-Simmons player Carter Shackelford, Barrett Brooks, Kevin Stallcup, Lawson Mickler, Konnor Koks and Kollin Gillaspia.
Dean was a first-team all-state choice, and the catcher Weber was a second-team pick when postseason accolades were handed out.
Bowie’s Chandler Dean prepares to make a putout at second base on a Van Alstyne player during the Conference 3A Region II semifinals at Kennedale in late May. Van Alstyne topped Bowie in three games, and eventually finished as state runner-up in this classification. (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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