SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Fourth-down frenzy
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
Bowie High School’s football team continued its march toward the Mendoza Line with an 18-7 conquest over Jacksboro during Homecoming at Jackrabbit Stadium on Friday.
The Jackrabbits won the game by making good on 5-of-10 fourth-down conversions.
“We had big plays on fourth down,” said Bowie head coach Dylan Stark. “We executed well.”
Stark was especially pleased with how the Jackrabbits converted on their final scoring drive of the game – capped by a Logan Boyd 13-yard reception from Gabe Allen.
Bowie was able to force Jacksboro to use all of its timeouts and, fittingly, Homecoming King Brandon Hutto sealed the conquest by intercepting a Payton Laake pass in the final minute of play.
In many ways, the Jackrabbits had to go for it on fourth down out of necessity.
“It was field position,” Stark said. “That was a big part of it. A couple of times we could have punted near the 50. But, yes, that was a big part of the game.” Read more, and see a complete box score, in the Sept. 28 Bowie News.
Bowie’s Brandon Hutto, who was crowned Homecoming king before the game, finds himself surrounded by Jacksboro defensive players during Friday’s game at home. Hutto rushed for 97 yards on 25 carries, helping Bowie to the win. (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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