SPORTS
BASEBALL: Dunnam back in command of Jackrabbits
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
Bowie High School athletic director Dylan Stark decided to stay in-house, naming Glen Dunnam as the head baseball coach.
Dunnam had served as the Jackrabbits’ top assistant coach the past two seasons under Ryan Rogers, who accepted a job as assistant baseball coach at Conference 6A Lake Travis about a month ago.
Stark said familiarity sold him on Dunnam, who had been the head baseball coach in Bowie for a two-year stint earlier this decade (2012 and 2013 seasons).
“He loves the sport of baseball, and he’s great with the kids,” Stark said. “I think it’s a good fit. I think the kids will respond to him.”
Stark reported he received about 15 applications for the head baseball coaching vacancy.
In addition, Bowie has rounded out its staff as Stark reported the hiring of Frisco Independence assistant coach Josh Harden as a new assistant. Josh Kreger remains on staff as head JV coach.
Dunnam said, from a position standpoint, there won’t be any changes. He will continue working with the pitchers, Kreger outfielders and Harden is set to coach infielders. Read more in the July 5 Bowie News.
Bowie High School has named assistant coach Glen Dunnam to the head coaching position with the Jackrabbits. Dunnam replaces Ryan Rogers, who guided the team the past four seasons. He’s shown here during a 2016 season playoff game at Eaton in Haslet. (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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