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3A-9 VOLLEYBALL: Lady Indians fall in 4 to district champ Henrietta
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Nocona High School volleyball team was there.
The Lady Indians were standing toe to toe with Henrietta in this clash of District 3A-9 top squads, knotted up at 1-game apiece.
However, Nocona’s energy fizzled during the third set, and eventually Henrietta proved too strong to handle as the Bears claimed the district championship with a four-set victory by scores of 25-23, 21-25, 25-14, 25-8.
“We came out ready to play, and due to mistakes at crucial times, Henrietta battled through and won the first set,” Nocona head coach Tiffany Clay said.
“We played aggressively in the second set, and limited our errors,” Clay continued. The third set we didn’t play as aggressively, which allowed Henrietta to take control.”
By the fourth set, Henrietta’s front row was locked in and the Bearcats put up block after successful block.
At the end of the match, Henrietta held the gold-emblazoned championship trophy while Nocona looked on at what the Lady Indians could have shared.
(From left) Kady Hackley, Katelynn Walker and Amy O’Neal talk during last Saturday’s District 3A-9 volleyball match between Nocona and Henrietta. The Bearcats topped the Lady Indians in four games. (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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