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HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING: Eight off to state

Published

11 years ago

03/11/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
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To paraphrase Bowie High School strength and conditioning coordinator Monte Sewell, it was a banner weekend for the Rabbit boys’ and girls’ lifters.
Nocona met with success as well.
In the end, Bowie will send three boys and three girls to the respective state meets and two qualified from Nocona.
The Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association meet will take place from March 20-21 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi.
The Texas High School Powerlifting Association meet is set for March 28 at the Taylor County Exposition Center in Abilene.
Representing Bowie at state will be Kylie Robinson, Hannah Shaw, Shelbi Rhoda, Abraham Landaverde, Saul Landaverde and Cristian Martinez. Nocona will be represented by Deziray Graham and Lexi Towery.
“I am so proud of the kids’ team results and all the individual hardware we took home,” Bowie head powerlifting coach Quentin Berend said. “The kids saved their best lifting for the regional meets, and I am looking forward to what these young individuals can accomplish at state.”
Nocona head powerlifting coach Brandon Owen was equally enthusiastic.
“I am proud of both girls,” Owen said. “Dezi did a great job competing and Lexi pulled five more pounds of weight (than an entrant from Pottsboro). I like the fact Lexi went out and won her spot.” Read more, and see team standings, in the mid-week Bowie News.

Bowie’s Kylie Robinson smiles as she sets a new dead lift record during Saturday’s Region 6 Division 3 meet at Whitesboro High School. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

5 days ago

06/19/2026

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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.

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.

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.

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Botard new BHS girls BB coach

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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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.