SPORTS
RODEO: Youth event starts Jim Bowie Days festivities Tuesday
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com
The 2015 Jim Bowie Days youth rodeo has been set for 7 p.m. on June 23-24 at the Bowie Rodeo Grounds off United States Highway 81.
Twenty entries will be taken for mutton bustin’ both nights at 5:30 p.m., and starts at 6 p.m.
This year, instead of buckles, winners in each division will receive payouts, according to Secretary Janice Blahuta.
“This gives the youth in this area an opportunity to show their skills,” Blahuta said.
Last year, Clayton Huston was the all-around cowboy while Andee Shae Nored earned all-around cowgirl status.
Ethan Caballero, Madison Butler, Luke Williams, Laney Fowler, Cooper Coleman and Emily McCage also were age division winners last year. There were more than 400 entries for the 2014 youth rodeo.
On June 23, speed events take place with poles, barrels and goat tying.
Roping events will be on June 24 with breakaway, ribbon, tie-down and team disciplines.
Editor’s Note: To register for the youth rodeo, call Tennille Green at 1-940-393-5118.
A roper competes during the 2014 Jim Bowie Days youth rodeo at the Montague County Cowboy Church. The event returns to the Bowie Rodeo Grounds for June 24-25. (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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