HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: State championships are underway

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10 years ago

12/15/2016

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The University Interscholastic League state football championships begin today at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Today’s slate will feature the two Conference 1A Six-Man title games.

Here’s the complete list of games.

Wednesday

Conference 1A Division II

Richland Springs 96, Balmorhea 50

Noteworthy: Richland Springs’ Walker Tippie rushed for 414 yards on 15 carries, and the team finished undefeated on the season. The game was stopped at 2:03 of the fourth quarter.

Conference 1A Division I

Borden County 60, Jonesboro 12

Noteworthy: Borden County dominated Jonesboro en route to the title, with a 415-197 edge in total offense. The game was stopped at 7:23 of the fourth quarter.

Thursday

Conference 2A Division II

10 a.m., Iraan (15-0) vs. Bremond (15-0)

Conference 2A Division I

1 p.m., Crawford (14-1) vs. Refugio (14-1)

Conference 3A Division II

5 p.m., Gunter (15-0) vs. Boling (13-2)

Conference 3A Division I

8 p.m., Mineola (13-2) vs. Yoakum (11-4)

Friday

Conference 4A Division II

Noon, Sweetwater (13-1) vs. West Orange-Stark (15-0)

Conference 4A Division I

4 p.m., Abilene Wylie (12-1) vs. Carthage (13-2)

Conference 5A Division II

8 p.m., Aledo (15-0) vs. Corpus Christi Calallen (14-1)

Saturday

Conference 5A Division I

Noon, Dallas Highland Park (13-2) vs. Temple (12-3)

Conference 6A Division II

4 p.m., DeSoto (15-0) vs. Cibolo Steele (14-1)

Conference 6A Division I

8 p.m., Conroe The Woodlands (15-0) vs. Austin Lake Travis (14-1)

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

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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

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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

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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.