SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Eagle boys soar to district crown
By BLAKE WOOD
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The Bellevue High School boys’ basketball team was home for the final time this season, playing host to Slidell, a team they had previously defeated 66-60 Jan 23.
This game was not as close as the Eagles soared to an 80-60 win, and clinched the District 1A-21 title in the process.
“We started the game very well,” said head coach Colby Broussard. “We knew what we had to do.”
Bellevue, which moved up one spot to 17th in the latest Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Conference 1A boys’ poll, dominated the first and third quarters.
The Eagles outscored the Greyhounds 23-6 in the opening frame, and had a 24-14 edge in points during the third quarter.
Broussard added the offense took advantage of their ability to penetrate the lane.
Emilio Mendoza paced the Eagles with 24 points; he was one of four double-digit scorers for Bellevue in the game.
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Bellevue’s Broc Terry (right) admires the District 1A-21 championship the Eagles earned as a result of Friday’s 80-60 victory over Slidell. The Eagles were 13-0 in district as of press time, with only Tuesday’s game against Gold-Burg left. (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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