SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Paradise runs past Nocona girls in 2nd quarter
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Nocona gave Paradise all it could handle for more than one quarter, and the Lady Indians’ attack produced 51 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Lady Panthers triumphed 76-51.
Paradise stayed one game behind Bowie in the District 3A-9 standings with the win.
Nocona’s Emma Meekins fed Magye Fenoglio for a basket, giving Nocona a 19-15 lead at the end of one quarter.
Paradise took control of the proceedings in the second quarter as the Lady Panthers outscored Nocona 20-7 for a 35-26 halftime cushion.
By the end of three quarters, Paradise established a 57-36 bulge. Makenzie Franklin, who tallied 12 points for Nocona, cut the Lady Panther lead to 62-46 with 5:23 left in the fourth quarter. But that’s as close as the score would get the remainder of the way.
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Nocona High School’s Makenzie Franklin drives toward the basket during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 game at Nocona. Franklin finished with 12 points, but Nocona lost 76-51. (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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