SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Girls districts are underway
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
The district season started last night for area girls’ basketball teams in District 3A-8 and 1A-21 last night.
Bowie and Nocona – and the rest of the district – moved from Region II to Region I when realignment packets were distributed last winter.
All the teams remain the same, and Bowie and Nocona opened with Wise County rivals on the docket.
The Bowie girls attempted to avenge a 2015-16 loss at Boyd while the Lady Indians played at home versus Paradise.
Last season, Bowie – under then head coach Colby Davis-Pastusek – won yet another district title with a 12-2 mark.
The Lady Rabbits tied with Paradise; but, Bowie swept the season series from the Lady Panthers.
Meanwhile, Nocona lost a playoff play-in game to Henrietta, taking fifth place in the district. Holliday also qualified for the playoffs from this district.
With the shift to Region I, should Bowie or Nocona advance to the regional semifinals, they will play at Midland College’s Chaparral Center.
Many of The Bowie News coverage teams squared off against each other in District 1A-21, which remains the same as last year.
Nocona’s Emma Meekins, shown here competing in the Era Tournament last Saturday, will try to help the Lady Indians reach the playoffs this year. The Lady Indians opened up District 3A-8 play on Tuesday against Paradise at home. (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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