SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bowie boys lock down Nocona
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
There was one overriding difference between Nocona’s victory at Bowie in District 3A-9 action earlier this season, and Tuesday night’s blowout Jackrabbit win.
Bowie played hard-nosed perimeter defense to keep the Indians’ outside shooters in check, and that resulted in a 71-37 victory.
“They made a lot of uncontested shots the last time,” Bowie head coach Doug Boxell said. “We face-guarded Hill, and we stayed on their shooters. We didn’t give them a lot of shots.”
Bowie improved to 17-10 overall, and the Jackrabbits sit atop 3A-9 at 9-1. Nocona dropped to 18-9, 6-4.
“They played great team defense against us,” Nocona head coach Bret Botard said. “They did a good job of pressuring the ball, and they were able to get in the passing lanes.” Read more, and see complete box scores, in the Feb. 6 Bowie News.
Bowie’s Jeffery Howard (center) closes his eyes while facing a double team from Nocona’s Riley McCasland and Marcus Carter during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game. (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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