SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING: Bowie claims Chico Invitational
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
Talented Bowie High School powerlifter Saul Landaverde returned to give the Jackrabbits the spark they needed.
Down 60 pounds heading into the dead lift, Landaverde pulled out all the stops. Saul lifted 515 pounds, and Bowie garnered the 4th Annual Chico Invitational with 34 points, which was two better than Bridgeport.
“He battled and pulled 515,” said Bowie powerlifting coach Quentin Berend, “and that helped us win the meet.”
Cristian Martinez and Bret Davis also claimed weight class gold medals for Bowie at 132 and 198 pounds, respectively.
“Bret Davis had a personal-best day for us, and he’s just a sophomore, which is a good sign for us,” Berend noted.
Some of the top girls’ powerlifters from Montague County put on a show as well.
Kylie Robinson hoisted a 300-pound dead lift for Bowie en route to winning the 123-pound class, while Nocona 220-plus performer Deziray Graham shattered existing meet records in the dead lift, squat and overall total.
Bowie claimed second at the meet with 30 points, with Kennedale taking top honors (32). Read more in The Bowie News.
Bowie’s Kylie Robinson records an impressive 300-pound dead lift during Saturday’s Chico Invitational at Chico. (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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