SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Forestburg boys outlast Slidell in OT
By BLAKE WOOD
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
In the boys’ game, a closely fought contest culminated with Taten Vann’s game-tying layup with less than a minute remaining in regulation – forcing overtime as the Longhorns and Greyhounds were knotted at 51-all.
The Longhorns took advantage of Slidell’s fouls, especially during the final minute of overtime.
“We just wanted to continue improving our game,” said Horns coach Steve Sandusky. “And we did that.”
The Horns played a good first half, taking a 34-27 game to the locker room.
Slidell climbed back into the game by outscoring Forestburg 15-8 in the fourth.
But it was Vann’s layup proving to be the most important basket of the quarter as it sent the game into overtime.
During the extra session, Forestburg gained a 61-57 lead at one point, but Slidell made it a nail-biter very late.
The Greyhounds were very close to sending the game to a second overtime, but a tip-in attempt of a thrown pass failed.
“We changed our defense for the game,” Sandusky noted. “We had good defensive movement and communication. Our defense won the game for us. We stayed the course.”
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Forestburg High School’s Matthew Wallace drives inside for two points during Tuesday’s District 1A-21 game against Slidell. The Longhorns defeated the Greyhounds 66-64. (News photo by Blake W00d)
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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