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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Alba-Golden’s depth too much for Bowie girls
By ERIC VICCARO
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The Bowie High School girls’ basketball team was eliminated from the University Interscholastic League Conference 3A playoffs Saturday.
Alba-Golden’s depth proved to be too much – and Bowie wore down in the fourth quarter – as the Panthers downed the Lady Rabbits 59-53 at Rockwall Heath High School.
“I thought it was their depth,” Bowie head girls’ basketball coach Colby Davis-Pastusek said. “They had 10 girls, and they we’re able to rotate them in and out.”
In addition, Bowie was held to 23 second-half points as scoring became more difficult, and field-goal makes were fewer and far between.
“We just didn’t hit our field goals,” Davis-Pastusek said. “We had trouble making baskets, shots that would normally fall for us.”
Regardless, the Bowie program took major steps forward this season. The Lady Rabbits produced a 30-win season, and they advanced to the regional semifinals. Overall, Bowie was 30-6.
This was the farthest postseason penetration for Bowie since 2009. Tennessee State-bound Jordan Brightwell, Logan McMurray and Lily Gill will be lost to graduation.
McMurray was known for her leadership and work ethic. Brightwell provided rebounding and defense. Gill was a spark off the bench, helping with perimeter shooting.
“All three of them are great kids and they left a good mark on the program,” the coach commented. “They were all good basketball players and they will all be successful in their future careers.”
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Bowie’s Jordan Brightwell drives to the basket for two points during Saturday’s Conference 3A Region II semifinal at Rockwall Heath High School. Brightwell is one of three seniors on the team this year, joining Logan McMurray and Lily Gill. (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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