SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Growing and learning
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com
The drive from Montague County to Colleyville’s Heritage High School typically takes about 90 minutes.
So, it was rather interesting to see on Sunday afternoon that Bowie and Nocona squared off in the Division 2 consolation title contest at the Texas Basketball Championships.
Nocona defeated Bowie 56-31 for the trophy.
On Monday, the Jackrabbits returned the favor with a double-digit conquest over the Indians in the Bowie Summer League.
Regardless, both Bowie and Nocona benefitted from participating in the TBC for the first time ever. Both the Indians and Jackrabbits earned the right to play in the event based on their performances in State Qualifying Tournaments.
For first-year Nocona head coach Bret Botard, it was a chance to begin the bonding process.
“I’m trying to get to know the players and develop relationships with them,” said Botard, who spent the past five years as head coach at Palestine.
Botard said the Indians played their best when they were moving and sharing the basketball on offense and showing intensity on both ends of the floor.
As is University Interscholastic League rule, Botard couldn’t coach the squad from the bench. Rather, he was an observer. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.
Dillon Swaim (left) and Josh Monkres both have a hand up while trying to defend a Callisburg player during Sunday’s consolation bracket game. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (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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