SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS: Banner year for Bellevue
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Bellevue High School seniors Broc Terry and Hannah McWilliams were the major winners during Friday’s athletic banquet.
U.S. Army Recruiter Mark P. Penecios made a presentation at the banquet naming both Terry and McWilliams as National Scholar-Athletes.
It was just part of a glory-filled night for the Eagles and Lady Eagles.
McWilliams also was given the Eagle Award, along with Michael Hanson for the boys. The Eagle Award is given to an athlete that participates in at least three sports, excels in the classroom and shows leadership skills at school.
Bellevue had a successful year in a myriad of sports ranging from cross country to basketball and tennis, and it was all celebrated at the banquet.
The Bellevue boys’ golf team comprised of Hunter Fuller, Dylan Throckmorton, Colin Kollman and Hanson were honored their accomplishments, which included a second-place finish at the District 1A-21 meet in rural Nocona.
In girls’ cross country, Bellevue’s Devon Cassetty was the District 1A-21 winner and the team qualified for the regional meet in Grand Prairie. Cassetty was named the most valuable runner.
Head girls’ athletics coach Bryan Goehring honored the girls’ basketball team, which went 15-17 overall but 10-4 in district play. The Lady Eagles won a bi-district championship over Trinidad.
(From left) Emily Trail, Jakob Watkins and Ally Corwin were named the track and field most valuable performers of the year. (News 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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