SPORTS
HALL OF HONOR: Rhoades third father-son duo in Hall
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
For the third-time ever, Bowie will have a father-son combination in the prestigious Hall of Honor.
Ronald Rhoades, a four-sport athlete at Bowie High School during the 1970s, and his son, Chad, are set for induction.
There will be a reception in the Rhoades’ honor at 5:45 a.m. on Friday in the Bowie High School Commons. There will be refreshments, including homemade pies from Sweet Boys Diner.
The men will be honored and recognized before the District 2-3A-I football game between Bowie and Breckenridge at Jackrabbit Stadium.
“It’s something I never dreamed of when Craig (Stallcup, voting member of the Hall of Honor committee) called me,” Ronald Rhoades said. “I made all-state in football, but I didn’t known if it was good enough for the Hall of Honor.”
Making the occasion more special for Ronald Rhoades is the fact he will be inducted with his son, Chad, who was recently promoted within the Miami Marlins’ organization.
“It’s something I will cherish forever,” Ronald said.
Like his father, Chad Rhoades said his induction was “completely unexpected.”
“I have more appreciation for this since my dad and I are going in side by side,” Chad said, “and acknowledge what he did.” Read more in the Oct. 12 Bowie News.
Bowie’s Chad Rhoades, shown here while pitching for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs several years ago, has become the rehabilitation pitching coach for the Miami Marlins during the upcoming 2017 season. (Courtesy photo by Bowie Hall of Honor)
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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