SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Jackrabbits cover Jackets
By BLAKE WOOD
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
The Bowie High School boys’ basketball team played its best game since its only win of the Whataburger Tournament back in December.
Coincidentally, Bowie thrashed what was thought to be a solid Boyd squad 81-38 in District 3A-9 action on Tuesday evening.
The Jackrabbits improved their record to 15-9 overall, 4-2 in District 3A-9.
“We had several kids in double digits,” said coach Doug Boxell. “The press play helped them get going offensively.”
Bowie’s offensive fired on many cylinders as five players reached double-digit scoring, and the Jackrabbits exceeded 20 points in three of four quarters.
Meanwhile, Boyd scored just five points in the opening salvo as Bowie established a 16-point cushion.
“We were able to turn the ball over well,” said Boxell. “We needed a game like that to get us going.”
That was certainly a factor in Bowie’s win. The Jackrabbits registered 19 steals as a team and Bowie just had eight turnovers itself.
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Tilghman Parr (right) boxes out a Boyd player during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game won by Bowie 81-38. (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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