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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bowie boys answer every time
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Time and time again, the Bowie High School boys’ basketball team answered the call against Paradise during Friday’s District 3A-9 contest.
Every time Paradise went on a run to tighten Bowie’s lead, the Jackrabbits had the answer en route to a 53-45 victory.
The victory was important for Bowie (18-9 overall, 7-2 in 3A-9) because the Jackrabbits are now tied with Nocona for the 3A-9 lead while Holliday and Henrietta are both one game back in this vastly competitive district.
“We approaching things one game at a time,” Bowie head boys’ basketball coach Doug Boxell said. “We’re approaching every game as a chance to get better. The boys showed the energy and effort it takes to be winners.”
Bowie played with incredible focus, paced by a dominating 21-point effort from Jeffery Howard.
“Jeff’s an excellent shooter,” Boxell said. “It’s a matter of him finding where he needs to be in our offense.”
Paraphrasing, Boxell said Howard’s teammates did a good job of finding him when he was open. Howard then knocked down the shots, going 6-of-10 on field goals. He was also 7-of-9 from the free-throw line.
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Bowie’s Kamry Weber plays defense out of a timeout during Friday’s District 3A-9 boys’ basketball game at Paradise. (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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