SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bowie boys’ rally falls short
By BLAKE WOOD
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Bowie Jackrabbits opened District 3A-9 competition Saturday, playing host to Holliday.
Bowie endured a slow start – but rallied late in the game – before the Eagles topped the Jackrabbits 56-54.
“We knew Holliday was going to be tough,” said boys’ basketball coach Doug Boxell. “The team got off to a poor start, but picked it up as the game went along.”
Bowie outscored Holliday 18-8 in the fourth quarter, bringing about a dramatic finish to the game.
Holliday entered the fourth with a 48-36 lead.
Bowie kept chipping away at Holliday’s margin and the Jackrabbits were down six at the 6-minute, 38-second mark of the fourth.
Fast forward to the final minute of the game, Jeffery Howard nailed a 3-pointer to bring the score to 55-54 Holliday with 25 seconds to go.
With 15.5 seconds on the clock, the ball rolled out of bounds after the Eagles played it in.
The officiating crew returned possession to Holliday, and the Eagles eventually secured the victory.
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Bowie’s Jeffery Howard (23) knifes through the lane for two points during Saturday’s District 3A-9 game against Holliday. The Eagles clipped the Jackrabbits 56-54. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Blake Wood)
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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