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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Bowie dispatches Nocona

Published

10 years ago

11/03/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

Last year, the Bowie and Nocona High School volleyball teams had a play-in match to determine what team would make the postseason.
That’s not the case this year.
Bowie wrapped up second place in District 3A-8 with a three-set victory over Nocona by scores of 25-19, 25-17, 25-19.
“I think defensively, they were better than they have been in the past,” said Nocona coach Tiffany Clay about Bowie’s improvement. “That allowed their offense to stay in system more.”
Meanwhile, Nocona finished the season on the outside of the playoffs looking in with a fifth-place finish ahead of Paradise, Jacksboro and City View.
Bowie head coach Jeanie Stark knew Nocona would be a challenge, even though the Lady Indians were essentially “playing out the string.”
“All the scores were close,” Stark said. “They never quit. Magye was unbelievable. We had to keep serving away from her. I thought they played pretty well.”
Bowie (26-13, 11-3 in 3A-8) finished as high as it had in a district since 2008 when the Lady Rabbits won the district championship.
The Lady Rabbits didn’t pull away in the opening set until Karlyn Dean went on a serving run to give them breathing room.
Clay called timeout after Bowie rolled to an 18-12 lead. The run didn’t stop until it reached eight points. Read more in the Oct. 29 Bowie News.

Ivy Dennis (2) prepares to put down a kill during an Oct. 25 District 3A-8 regular-season finale versus Nocona. The Lady Indians Emma Meekins (3) attempts to play defense to little avail. The Lady Rabbits topped the Lady Indians in three sets. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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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.