SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Don’t panic yet on Bowie boys
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
After this weekend’s disappointing performance at the Decatur Tournament, many Bowie High School boys’ basketball fans may feel compelled to press a panic button.
But, in reality, there’s no need to reach your index finger for said button.
“We were 7-6 through 13 games last season, and we are 6-6 now,” Bowie head coach Doug Boxell said. “That’s not much difference.”
Boxell’s schedule is one of the toughest in all Conference 3A, and the Jackrabbits are coming off losses to Odessa Permian 40-28 and Cleburne 56-37 this past weekend at the Decatur Tournament.
“We still have time to put it together,” Boxell said. “That’s the whole thing.”
It’s a matter of sharing the basketball, passing better and also grabbing more rebounds. Bowie will reach that destination at some point, maybe when District 3A-8 action begins next week. Read more, and see complete box scores and summaries, in the Dec. 14 Bowie News.
Bowie’s Daniel Mosley holds the ball over his head looking to pass to a teammate during Friday’s Decatur Tournament game against Odessa Permian, who defeated the Jackrabbits 40-28. (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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