SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Mason fuels Forestburg’s victory
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
The Bellevue High School girls’ basketball team had another crack at defeating Forestburg in the regular-season District 1A-21 finale on Tuesday.
However, Forestburg wasn’t having any of it as the Lady Horns outscored the Lady Eagles 36-18 in the second half – running away with a 65-45 victory at home.
The win helped Forestburg secure the second seed in 1A-21, while Bellevue had to settle for the third spot.
Both MaKayla Mason and Alexia Britain produced double-doubles for Forestburg in the victory.
Mason dropped in 20 points to go with 10 rebounds, and she also dished off four assists and swiped a team-best five steals. Britain netted 14 points and grabbed 10 boards. Read more, and see the complete box score in the Feb. 13 Bowie News.
Forestburg’s Cayla Smelser (left) and Ally Corwin from Bellevue battle for possession during Tuesday’s District 1A-21 game. The Lady Horns prevailed 65-45, and finished as a second seed for the postseason. (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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