SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: A time to bond for Bowie girls
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
The Bowie High School girls’ basketball team wrapped up summer league on Monday with games versus District 3A-8 rival Nocona as well as Alvord.
Kamryn Cantwell played for the first time this summer, and she helped lift the Lady Rabbits by the Lady Indians by two points.
And all indications are pointing to some competitive games between Bowie and Nocona this season.
These past few weeks have been busy for Bowie, which began with the Bridgeport league on Mondays and the Lady Rabbits triumphed at the Brock State Qualifying Tournament (SQT).
Winning the Brock SQT qualified Bowie for the state Texas Basketball Championships in the Metroplex last weekend – however the Lady Rabbits opted not to play.
“I think the kids are tired, and they are ready for a little bit of a break,” said Bowie head girls’ basketball coach Chuck Hall, entering his second season as skipper.
Another one of the exhaustive highlights this summer was Bowie’s participation in the Cache (Okla.) Summer Festival.
Bowie High School’s Kamryn Cantwell, the 2016-17 co-district most valuable player, dribbles upcourt during Tuesday’s summer league game against Nocona. Cantwell was fully healthy to play, and helped the Lady Rabbits beat the Lady Indians and Alvord. (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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