SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL FISHING: Changes in store for anglers
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com
The Bowie High School bass fishing club had an informal meeting on Wednesday at Edwards Collision Center.
It was learned major changes are in store for the Texas High School Bass Association for the 2015-16 season.
There will be four divisions, two regional tournaments and, finally, a true state competition.
“We’re going to have to catch more fish to make it to state,” Bowie bass club team coordinator Trent Gillaspia said.
“I think it’s great,” Gillaspia continued. “The sport continues to grow, and now we’re going to have a state tournament. I’m excited.”
Bowie has been placed in the West Division.
The entire schedule for next season has been released as well, and the season-opener is set for Sept. 19 at Lake Texoma. Noting the condition of the lake, this may very well be a tentative date for the event.
There’s one more fall meet on Oct. 10 at Eagle Mountain Lake in Tarrant County.
The spring slate features meets at Grapevine (Feb. 20), Lake Ray Roberts in Sanger (March 19) and Lake Ray Hubbard (April 9). Read more in the weekend Bowie News.
Bowie’s Mitch Sanders shows off a big bass he caught during the Texas High School Bass Association regional tournament this May at Lake Tyler in Whitehouse. (Courtesy photo by Trent Gillaspia)
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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