SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Graford edges Prairie Valley
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Prairie Valley High School girls’ basketball team gave Graford a good game in non-district action on Tuesday.
Brooklyn Messer banked a 3-pointer to cut the Lady Rabbits lead to 40-36 with 1 minute, 48 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
Prairie Valley had chances to make the score even closer, but the Lady Bulldogs were unable to do so and Graford recorded a 42-36 victory.
Prairie Valley head coach Jeanie Carpenter said this was the best the team had played all season, despite the loss.
“We played hard,” Carpenter said. “These girls scrapped it out for four long quarters. We have improved on defense, and are fouling less. That’s great considering most games there is no one on the bench.”
The Bulldog offense produced 36 points, keyed by 19 from Alley Roof. Read more, and see the complete box score, in the weekend Bowie News.
Prairie Valley’s Alley Roof attempts a running shot near the elbow during Tuesday’s game between the Lady Bulldogs and Graford in Prairie Valley. Graford won 42-36. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (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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