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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Sandusky records rare double-double in victory
By ERIC VICCARO
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Forestburg High School’s Skyler Sandusky had been ill recently, missing much practice time.
But, that really didn’t matter on Monday night in the Longhorns’ District 1A-21 opener as Forestburg defeated Midway 48-26.
See, Sandusky produced a rare double-double with 16 points to go with an eye-popping 12 blocked shots. He also corralled seven rebounds to tie J.D. Moore for top honors in that statistical category.
Forestburg improved to 8-6 overall, 1-0 1A-21. The Longhorns’ schedule is quirky as they go back to non-district action on Jan. 3 at Sacred Heart in Muenster.
“We wanted to make a statement to start district,” Forestburg co-head coach Steve Sandusky said. “The first half, we played and looked like a team that hadn’t played in nine days, which is what we were.”
Forestburg hadn’t played since the Chico Tournament Dec. 11-13.
“We came out and played much better in the second half,” Sandusky stated. “We did not shoot well, but our defense picked up the slack.”
For sure, Forestburg won this game with defense. Aside from all the shots the Longhorns either blocked or altered, J.D. Moore swiped three steals and Taten Vann two. The team also excelled in keeping Midway off the glass with successful defensive rebounding.
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Forestburg’s J.D. Moore protects his dribble during Monday’s District 1A-21 opener against Midway. The Longhorns defeated the visiting Falcons 48-26. 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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