SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Forestburg girls whip Saint Jo
By BLAKE WOOD
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The Forestburg High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams continued their push to the playoffs against rival Saint Jo Tuesday in District 1A-21 play.
The Lady Horns swamped Saint Jo, 53-13, while the Forestburg boys defeated the Panthers 36-33. Even with the loss, Saint Jo’s boys still have a chance to qualify for the postseason.
“We played a strong game,” said Lady Horns coach Rosana Barbosa. “We played a solid defense keeping them in single digits.”
The most points Forestburg’s defense allowed in the game was a seven-point fourth-quarter effort from Saint Jo. The Lady Horns held the Lady Panthers without a point in the second quarter, outscoring them 18-0 for a 31-4 halftime cushion.
“Our offense worked well because of the solid defense,” said Barbosa.
Sixteen of Forestburg’s points were courtesy of their fast break while 12 originated from offensive rebounds.
Makayla Mason and Alexia Britain both paced the Lady Horns with 14 points.
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Forestburg’s Alexia Britain puts up a shot while guarded by the Saint Jo’s Hunter Tallon (30) 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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