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Jackrabbits beat Alvord at home
The Bowie Jackrabbits were able to keep the good things going with a big win against Alvord on Tuesday night at home.
The Jackrabbits won 58-27 against the Bulldogs in a game that was moved to the back gym where JV games are played due to problems with the scoreboard in the main gym.
Bowie was coming into the game off a great previous week, winning a close game in overtime against Slidell before going undefeated in its first tournament at Lubbock.
The Jackrabbits rode that momentum into the start of the game as they came out rolling, using pressing defense to force turnovers and limit Alvord to only one field goal in the first quarter. On offense, Bowie got a big lift from bench player Finn Riddle, who came in and made two 3-pointers and scored eight points to help lift the Jackrabbits to a 16-2 lead.
The second quarter was a bit more even as Bowie’s offense cooled off with no 3-pointers made. Alvord scored more than one basket as it eventually adjusted to the Jackrabbits pressure.
Still, Bowie added to its lead as it led 27-9 at halftime.
It was similar in the third quarter as the Bulldogs offense did not get going. The Jackrabbits had Rayder Mann score eight of the team’s 14 points during the period as the lead continued to grow and grow.
The fourth quarter saw Bowie score the most points in any quarter, with 17 scored by six different players.
The Jackrabbits won 58-27.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend 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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