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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Saint Jo nabs playoff spot

Published

10 years ago

10/26/2016

First-year head coach Charlie Pittman and the Saint Jo Lady Panthers secured their playoff spot with a victory over Prairie Valley on Tuesday night.
“We are all super proud to be able to advance to playoffs,” said Saint Jo head coach Charlie Pittman. “We are working hard to be able to make a good run.”
The Lady Panthers won by scores of 25-10, 25-17 and 25-16 with a controlled feel on the court, said Pittman. The victory brought the Lady Panthers district record to 5-7.
Alyssa Hennessey paced the offense with three kills, while Carlee Vogel had two. Charity Brawner set up the offense with four assists while scooping up four digs.
Delaney Hall provided two assists and five digs for the Lady Panthers. Meanwhile, Sheridan Stiteler served 90 percent during the win.
Saint Jo traveled to Forestburg last night and will prepare for Lindsay next week.
For Prairie Valley, Taylor Carter provided two aces and six digs while Kincaid Johnson had two kills and seven digs.

At Lindsay

Lindsay 3,

Forestburg 0

The Forestburg High School volleyball team had its most difficult night of the season when it faced the district undefeated leader Lindsay on Oct. 18 by scores of 25-10, 25-9, 25-3.

At Collinsville

Collinsville 3,

Gold-Burg 0

The Gold-Burg High School volleyball team was topped by Collinsville on Oct. 18 by scores of 25-15, 25-15, 25-15; but, the game was a triumph for the Lady Bears in many other ways.

District 3A-8

At Nocona

Nocona 3,

City View 0

The Nocona Lady Indians libero Magye Fenoglio scooped up 27 digs to help the team win its fifth district game of the season on Oct. 18.

Saint Jo shows off its pride after claiming a playoff spot for the upcoming Conference 1A postseason tournament. Forestburg and Saint Jo will represent the county from District 2A-10. The playoffs are split between Conference 1A and 2A schools. (Courtesy photo)

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

5 days ago

06/19/2026

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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.

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.

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.

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Botard new BHS girls BB coach

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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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.