SPORTS
LOCAL: Martial arts tournament Saturday in Bowie
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
For the first time since 2009, a full-fledged martial arts tournament will take place here in Bowie.
The Texoma Warrior of God Championships are set for 10 a.m. on Aug. 5 at the Bowie Community Center. Registration will begin as early as 8 a.m.
“My sister (Theresa Brown and her husband, Scott) started Bowie Bushido Kai in 2000, and they had tournaments,” said event organizer Ryan Evans, who also was the sports editor of The Bowie News for many years.
“I’m extremely excited about this,” Evans continued. “I think Bushido Kai is one of Bowie’s best kept secrets. We’ve had a karate school here for 17 years. This event will help us promote both the town and the class.”
Money raised from the tournament will benefit the missions of Wansai International.
The event will begin with the black-belt competition followed by forms, weapons, sparring and – for the first time ever in Bowie – a team self-defense category.
Evans reported the action will be fast and furious with six rings going at one time. Read more in the Aug. 2 Bowie News.
Matt Williams, from Longview Warrior of God, is expected to be one of the martial arts performers at this Saturday’s tournament in the Bowie Community Center. (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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