SPORTS
Lady Rabbits open district with road win
The Bowie Lady Rabbits captured a 46-36 win on the road at Henrietta on Friday afternoon to open the 2018-19 district season.
The Lady Rabbits jumped out to a 14-8 lead in the first quarter, overcoming a struggle of lackluster openers in previous games to grab the lead. However, they struggled in the second as the Lady Cats edged out the Lady Rabbits 6-5, but it wasn’t enough as Bowie headed into the half with the 19-14 lead.
After the half, the Lady Rabbits came back out prepared to dominate as they outscored Henrietta 15-6, but the Lady Cats weren’t going to hand the win over that easy. It was their turn on the boards as they topped Bowie 16-12 in the fourth. However, the Lady Rabbits had done enough to grab the 46-36 win.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Lady Rabbits, who had a hard time getting shots to fall and at other times struggled against a Lady Cats team who came out ready to play.
“It was good to get a win, but we didn’t play very good. We didn’t shoot the ball well. I think they played well and got after us and put a lot of pressure on us,” explained Bowie Lady Rabbits Coach Chuck Hall.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the 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.
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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