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Six-man football all-district lists released

Published

2 years ago

12/04/2024

Gold-Burg’s Jayton Epperson was named first team all-district on both sides of the ball for the Bears.

Gold-Burg
Superlatives
Newcomer of the year: Caleb Epperson
Staff of the year: Christian Healer, Seth McMinn, Justin Bolton, Kaleb Smith

1st team
Keelyn Case, receiver; Eli White-Freeland, spread center/spread rusher; Levi Hellinger, quarterback; Jayton Epperson/cornerback, running back; Paul Jones, spreadback/linebacker; Jorge Montes, kicker; Barrett Allen, defensive line; Hayden Chambers, safety

2nd team
Barrett Allen, offensive line; Caleb Epperson, receiver/linebacker; Zander Crawford, utility back/spread rusher; Levi Hellinger, special teams player; Hayden Chambers, running back; Keelyn Case, safety

Academic all-district
Levi Hellinger; Brady Allen

Saint Jo
Superlatives
Defensive MVP: Lee Yeley

1st team
Devin Stewart, spread back/safety; Amzy Barclay, offensive/defensive line; Jayden Curry, cornerback; Logan Hoover, center; Mathew Sampson, noseguard; Lee Yeley, utility back; Wade Lucas, receiver /linebacker; Rylan Forrester, special teams; Wyatt Lucas, running back/spread rush

2nd team
Charlie Barclay, kicker; Blayton Calabrese, running back; Jayden Curry, quarterback; Sam Martin, linebacker

Academic all-district
Devin Stewart, Jayden Curry, Mathew Sampson, Lee Yeley, Sam Martin

Forestburg
Superlatives
Defensive MVP: Jesus Sanchez
Newcomer of the year: Aiden White

1st team
Hayden Lawson, offensive line/utility player; Tye Reid, running back; Jesus Sanchez, utility back; John Carranza, special teams player; Aiden White, defensive line; Angel Cruz, spread rusher

2nd team
Angel Cruz, center; Tristan Cumby, spread center/defensive line; John Carranza, quarterback; Christian Binanti, running back/cornerback; Aiden White, fullback; Tye Reid, cornerback

Academic all-district
Tristan Cumby, Hayden Lawson

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

6 days ago

06/19/2026

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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.

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

7 days ago

06/18/2026

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New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.

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.

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Botard new BHS girls BB coach

Published

7 days ago

06/18/2026

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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.