SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Forestburg boys rally past Saint Jo
By BLAKE WOOD
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Saint Jo had Forestburg right where it wanted as the Panthers had a 27-14 halftime lead. However, the Longhorns overcame the Panthers in the second half, outscoring them 22-6, for the win.
“We were expecting a rough game,” said Longhorns coach Steve Sandusky. “But it turned out to be a good match against two teams who played well.”
The Horns had closed out the opening quarter with a 15-9 lead, but Saint Jo’s defense played a strong game in the second, holding Forestburg to just two points to gain a lead themselves entering the half.
“We were hoping to play better defense,” said Sandusky. “We did in the first, but could not stop them at all in the second. We worked the ball very well in the beginning but struggled in the second and third quarters.”
The Longhorns turned up the defensive intensity in the third quarter, keeping Saint Jo to just one point.
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Saint Jo’s James Schoppa shoots for two during Tuesday’s District 1A-21 game at Forestburg. 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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