SPORTS
BOWIE SPRING SPORTS: Zero-tolerance policy for baseball, softball
By BLAKE WOOD
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
After successful outings in the Walker Stallcup Tournament, Bowie High School’s baseball and softball continued their schedule on the road Tuesday against District 3A-9 for Jacksboro.
In softball, the Lady Rabbit bats were too much for Jacksboro as Bowie powered to a 15-0 win in five innings.
“The offense put pressure on the Jacksboro defense, which allowed us all those runs,” said coach Brant Farris. “We used our speed well.”
Courtney Brady opened scoring in the first with a two run single, bringing in two of Bowie’s eight runs in the first three innings.
The most was a six-run effort in the second including a two run single by Ashlyn Vanwey, an RBI double by Petie Wolsey and an RBI single by Kelbie Throckmorton.
Throckmorton was excellent on the mound, recording a complete-game shutout. She allowed one hit, walked and struck out four.
“Kelbie has done a great job over the offseason, and it paid off Tuesday,” Farris said. “She was placing her pitches very well.”
Baseball
Bowie 3, Jacksboro 0
Bowie’s baseball team opened district play by blanking Jacksboro, too.
“The offense was patient,” said baseball coach Ryan Rogers. “We grinded out at-bats and were able to scratch out some runs.” Read more in the weekend Bowie News.
Chandler Dean warms up before an inning during Tuesday night’s game between Bowie and Jacksboro at Jacksboro. Dean pitched the Jackrabbits to victory, surrendering one hit while striking 14 in a complete-game performance. (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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