SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bellevue boys, girls compete well at FOL
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
The Bellevue High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams wrapped up Fantasy of Lights Tournament play on Saturday.
The girls picked up a fifth-place finish with a 44-38 victory over City View while the boys suffered a 77-55 consolation championship loss to Archer City.
“It was a big win for us,” Bellevue head girls’ coach Bryan Goehring said regarding the victory over Conference 3A City View. “We are making some progress.”
Goehring said Bellevue is gaining confidence with so many wins under their belt, as the Lady Eagles ran their record to 5-3.
Both Bellevue’s boys and girls played Archer City yet again on Tuesday night in Wildcat Gymnasium.
The Bellevue girls will then play in the Clay County Tournament this weekend while the boys are in a showcase game against Wichita Falls Hirschi’s JV team at 10:45 a.m. on Friday at Kay Yeager Coliseum.
“I thought we did well against good competition,” Bellevue head boys’ coach Colby Broussard said. The boys are 3-3 on the season.
Regarding the consolation championship, Broussard said Archer City’s depth wore down the Eagles – as did the fact the Wildcats scored 33 of their 77 points from beyond the 3-point arc. Read more in the Nov. 30 Bowie News.
Alex Brown (14) goes up for a shot during the Bellevue girls’ game versus Quanah on Saturday morning at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. (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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