Panola College
January 10, 2017 - Lufkin, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Angelina College here Monday Night, 82-77. The victory raises the Ponies record to 11-5 and 3-2 in Region 14 play. “It was really fun to watch our guys battle all night long.” Mentioned head coach Grant McMillan. “Angelina kept coming at us in waves and we stayed steady and continued to execute.” He added.
A consistent offensive output saw the Ponies take their biggest lead of the game 29-17 midway through the first half. Angelina closed the half on a 13-9 run to cut into the Panola lead at halftime, 38-30. Angelina continued to cut into the lead the second half and eventually took a 5 points lead with 6:00 minutes remaining in the game. A Devyn Wilson three pointer gave Panola a 78-76 lead with 2:08 remaining. Panola never relinquished the lead in route to the victory.
Tope Arikawe led the way for Panola netting 24 points on 11 of 15 shooting. Marlon Taylor scored 21 points and Devyn Wilson continued his hot shooting netting 5 three-pointers in the victory. Tyonte Robertson recorded a team high nine assists. The Ponies shot 54 percent from the field and forced 15 Angelina turnovers.
Another quick turnaround for Panola as they host Jacksonville College this upcoming Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM in Arthur Johnson Gymnasium on the campus of Panola College.
Submitted by Adam Blaylock
January 9, 2017 - The Fillies opened their 2017 year with three away games in Louisiana. First game was against Louisiana College, which the Fillies won 94-49. Thursday night's match up was against Baton Rouge Community College in which the Fillies won 66-39. And on Saturday night, the Fillies went down to LSU-Eunice and took a 92-65 victory over the Bangles.
The only time the Fillies were down in the third game was right at tip off with LSU-E, 4-0. But the ladies quickly turned it around and came out with a 22-16 lead after the first quarter. In the second stanza, the Fillies and Bangles battled it out as the Bangles came within 5 before Freshman Victoria Rushing sparked an 11-3 run with a downtown 3 pointer. After 1 half, the ladies entered the locker room up 43-28.
The Bangles had not given up just yet. In the third quarter, they got within 6 at 55-49, but turnovers and too many missed opportunities let the Fillies stay on top. They tied the quarter in points scored at 23, but it just wasn't enough. The Fillies came out blasting in the 4th and took home a 92-65 victory, boosting their overall record to 12-3.
Freshman Daria Eremeeva led the team shooting 7-8 from the field and 3-4 from the free throw line, giving her a new career high of 17 points. She also added 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 assists, and 1 steal on the night. Freshman Patience Okpe added 15 points, Sophomore Charlynn Perry added 14 points, and Freshman Stefany Lourenco added 10 points. All Fillies who participated on the night were able to score a least one basket to contribute to the win.
The Fillies return to play on Wednesday January 11th in conference play at Trinity Valley. Trinity Valley currently holds a record for 85 straight home victories in their gymnasium. The Fillies are looking to break the streak.
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January 9, 2017 Carthage, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team took defeat to Lamar State Port-Arthur this evening, 97-95. The loss drops the Ponies record to 10-5 and 2-2 in Region 14 play. “Our guys never gave up. They battled the entire game.” Head Coach Grant McMillan said. “This team has faced yet again, another major dose of adversity. We will have to learn and grow from tonight.” He added.
A back and forth first half saw the score tied up at 39 with 3:08 seconds remaining in the half. Lamar State went on a 13-2 run to end the half to take a 52-41 halftime lead. Port-Arthur extended their lead to 15 points in the second half before Panola clawed their way back. The Ponies eventually tied the ball game when Devyn Wilson hit two free throws to even the score at 95 with: 07 seconds remaining. The ensuing possession Lamar State hit a jumper to take the 97-95 lead. Panola never got a shot off as the game ended.
Wilson led Panola with 23 points, while netted five 3-pointers. Tope Arikawe recorded a double-double in the loss with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Marlon Taylor came off the bench and scored 17 points. Lamar State Port-Arthur shot a staggering 64% from the three point line for the game. As a team, Panola out rebounded, recorded more steals and had less turnovers than Port-Arthur.
A quick turnaround for Panola as they head to Lufkin, Texas to take on Angelina College this upcoming Monday, January 9th. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.
Submitted by Adam Blaylock
January 6, 2017 - On December 8, 2016 Panola College announced that 268 candidates qualified for graduation this semester.
SHELBY COUNTY
Center - Liliana Castaneda, Kevin Fenton, Erica Eddins, Sarah Durham, Brandie Benedetti, Caley Turner, Salvador Santana, Thomas Bierman, Kais Cooper, Mallory Snider, Whitnee Tomlin, Miguel Garcia, Luis Garcia, Luis Morales, Tabitha Fountain, Justin Renfro, Jaekrystal Bell, Michelle Clark, Patti Ratcliff, James Sigler, William Tomlin, Tyler Morris, Taylor Morris, Chavis Gregory, Sakendrick Calhoun, Tiffany Adams, James Liker
Joaquin - Jennifer Cheatwood, James Smith, Case Chambliss, Mallory Martinez, James Wagstaff
Shelbyville - Jason Freeman, Claire Jenkins, Seth Hendricks, Justin Fenton, Brady Bailey
Tenaha - Joshua Hickman, Brittany Clark, James Hairgrove, Latia Thomas, Edgar Sanchez
Timpson - Ryan Battles, Isaiah Molloy, Monica Montoya, Holly Royer, Jeremy Bunch, Misti Moreland, Ladrena Parker
LOUISIANA
Converse - John Williams
Greenwood - Zachary Jordan
Haughton - Brynne Raymond
Keatchie - Hanna Holmes
Logansport - Britney Ramsey
Many - Ashley Mitchell
Mooringsport - Patricia Yarbrough
Shreveport - Lauren Garcia, Alexis Puckett, Ronaysha McKinney
Vivian - Amelia Stroy
TEXAS
Beckville - Danielle Smith, Sydney Mitchell, Charlotte Fannin, Christopher Ramirez, Amy Risinger, Erica Allums, Kalie Wellborn, James Nixon
Broaddus - Caitlyn Edwards
Bronson - Talina Bobbitt
Carthage - Elida Villarreal, Cassidi Whitaker, Cassie Christian, Sheldon Murff, Braulio Barron, Rance Gibson, Dillon Husar, Jack Morris, Jesse Rodriguez, Keldrean Strong, Christopher Walton, Tracy Holland, Jacqueline Jackson, Addison Smalley, Briana Rodriguez, Colton Mcnair, Torey Mclemore, Jared Kimberly, Bobby Johnson, Devin Hurst, Monique Glasper,
Shelby Durham, Nicholas Crowe, Hannah Buckner, Arlonda Ballard, Lyndsay Webb, Alysia Roberts, Shronda Ware, Shirley Rougely, Damian Lopez, Sarah Mendiola, Talar Mcalister, Sara Rogers, Tambra Mitchell, Tammy Morris, Mario Mccain
Chireno - Brandi Pickens
Conroe - Eric Bruton
Cushing - Natalie Mcbride, Sarah Rivera, Brayan Valencia
Deberry - Sarah Shadowens, Chelsey Smith, Tiffany Greenhoward, Savana Hanaway, Brenda Fleets, Emillee Giddens, Miranda Mcmillon
Garrison - Tamara Johnson, Jessica Curtiss
Gary - Randall Jackson, Kelli Head, Dana Mcdaniel, Donald Scrimsher, Nathan Xieu
Gladewater - Sherika White
Hallettsville - Dalton Jetelina
Harleton - Kristin Nieland, Kollin Hurt
Henderson - Kelsey Thomas, Pedro Aguilar, Aubriea Deckard, Rodney Russell, Chelsea Roquemore, Trevor Romine, Arriauna Ware, Laquita Anthony, Kenzy Henry, Mayte Mejorado, Aubrey Okray
Jefferson - Michaela Quinn, Justin Austin
Karnack - Sierra Bailey, Lauren Latham
Kilgore - Shemeca Scott
Lone Star - Sharon Hensley
Longbranch - Victoria Yule
Longview - Sommer Toler, Jennifer Hauer, Victoria Clark, Shannon Pruett, Debra Dickerson, Jasmine Rider, Rosalyn Hopkins, Eric Rogers, Jordan Haggard, Shelby Vineyard, Olajuwon Webb
Lufkin - Brent Graham, Tomica Lockett-Amie
Marshall - Miranda Pettaway, Lauren Johnson, Salena Fletcher, Gisela Acuna, Kara Mcdowall, William Edmundson, Cody Muse, Robin Bates, Kayla Bonner, Kimberly Allen, Britney Childress, Kirstie Stewart, Shelisha Sheppard, Veronica Miles, Eboni Jenkins, Rachael Griffith, Ethan Yates, Meagan Kuhn, Shanice Cade, Kristina Harris, Kelsey Rash, Tirena Mosley
Milam - Sarah Todd
Mount Enterprise - Veronica Woodson Mell
Nacogdoches - Amanda Pleasant, Fredrika Berry, Chelsey Cooper, Cranesa Rector, Dustin Norris, Emmett Pack
Overton - Ka'reya Ervin
Pollok - Rebecca Spencer
Reklaw - Lexy Crawford
Rosharon - Braden Richardson
San Augustine -Jessica Thompson, Maria Brown, Angelia Pitts
Tatum - Lacy Rodgers, Jolee Sutherland
Waskom - Shelby Johnson, Loren Hughes, Cathrine Martin, Tristen Moore
Whitehouse - Courtney Foster
January 6, 2016 - On Saturday, January 28th, Panola College Student Activities will be hosting their second annual Sweetheart Twirling Clinic. Students will learn a twirling routine and act to be performed as the halftime entertainment for the Panola Ponies basketball game that afternoon.
All students from Kindergarten to 12th grade are encouraged to attend. The Sweetheart clinic will take place in the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center and will begin at 12:30 pm. The clinic will last until 3:30 pm with a performance at half-time of the 4:00 p.m. Ponies basketball game. Participants are asked to wear a pair of black shorts and will receive a t-shirt the day of the clinic to wear during the performance. All students must bring their own baton.
To register contact Kimberly Ferguson at kferguson@panola.edu or 903-693-2094. Registration cost is $40.
January 5, 2017 - Panola College is proud to announce the names of those students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester. To qualify a student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.79. Only courses applying toward an associate degree or certificate are included in the computation.
SHELBY COUNTY
Center - Dustin Bennett, Chandi Conley, Karla Contreras, Mackenzie Dockens, Katesia Evans, Miguel Garcia, Samantha Gonzalez, Allison Griffin, Jacob Jackson, Ashley King, Larry McDonald, Diana Perez, Patti Ratcliff, Justin Renfro, James Sigler, Caley Turner, Pablo Valdez, Ashley Wilson
Joaquin - Shelby Diven, Todd Hovey, Morgan Matthews
Shelbyville - Brady Bailey, Hannah Galaviz, Wyatt Windham
Tenaha - Sharon Adame, Whitney Flakes, Gwen Jones, Emmalee Tomaszewski
Timpson - Tori Fanguy, Bryan Moreland, Vanesa Pacheco
FLORIDA
Miami - Cyrani Butler
LOUISIANA
Bethany - Elizabeth Offer
Greenwood - Zachary Jordan
Haughton - Brynne Raymond
Lake Charles - Kaycee Richard
Logansport - Nancy Ramsey
Shreveport - Alexis Puckett, Tanzania Randle
TEXAS
Arp - Lara Elliott
Beckville - Alma Angeles, Caroline Develin, Madison LaGrone, Gustavo Loredo, Kenslee Maines, Kaitlin McCullars, Chelsea Parrott, Mckenzie Templeton
Big Sandy - Maryann Phillips
Carthage - Jennifer Aguirre-Garcia, Shelby Brown, Aletha Cotton, Cole Donald, Becca Gibbs, Oscar Guerrero Rodriguez, Sharmetria Hall, Jordan Hanna, Alec Humphries, Elijah Jackson, Joseph Jones, Cody Lake, Alexandria Lavender, Michael Linder, Sarah Mendiola, William Metcalf, Sherrie Mims, Sydney Ritter, Addison Smalley, Brittany Walker, Bradlyn West, Magdalene Yoerger, Madison Youngblood
Cedar Hill - Melanie Casteel
Chandler - Patsy Abate
Conroe - Joshua Heard
Deberry - Chelsey Smith
Diana - Lirio Rodriguez, Jamie Woodruff
Fairfield - Tyler Baird
Garrison - Karla Avila, Joseph Beard, Kierra Chancey, John Edwards, Laine Holeman
Gary - Destiney Caskey, Mary Head
Hallsville - Ciara Minchew
Henderson - Zachary Collins, Sadie Edmiston, Alba Lopez Garcia, Kelsey Nickerson, Bridgette Sanders, Mallory Spencer, Arriauna Ware, Allyssa Woods
Houston - Bryson Lockley
Huntington - Kylee Flanary
Jefferson - Justin Austin, Codi Coghlan, Jenna Downs, Kelli Kimble
Karnack - Kelly Allen
Keller - Robert Smith
Longbranch - Jacob Boniol, Mika Hudman
Longview - Kaitlyn Adams, Lacey Granger, Becky Lyon, Kriste Moreno, Kimberly Morris, Shannon Pruett
Malakoff - Payton Collins
Marshall - Gisela Acuna, Daniel Benitez, Jayme Cole, Ali Craig, Jennifer Dangleben, Stephanie Emerson, Victoria Hicks, Troy Jones, Melanie Juays, Meagan Kuhn, Bryttany Maxwell, Abby Phillips
Mount Enterprise - Lillyan Green, Alexys Hammett, Christian Hammett
Nacogdoches - Alyssa Jordan, Kaye Malone, Lori Manchack, Taylor Riddle
Paris - Blair Viehe
Pittsburg - Whiteny Kenani
San Augustine - Deangelia Barnes, Michalea Wall
Sour lake - Logan Thompson
Vidor - Shellie Lummus
Waskom - Christy Corliss, Trevor Deal, Crystal Zepher
White oak - Cayman Sutton
BRAZIL - Barbara Barbosa Sabino Dos Santos
NIGERIA - Ayomide Adewale, Moses Sangowoye
January 5, 2017 - Panola College is proud to announce the names of those students named to the President’s List for the fall 2016 semester. To qualify a student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours with a grade point average between 3.8 and 4.0. Only courses applying toward an associate degree or certificate are included in the computation.
SHELBY COUNTY
Center - Esmeralda Acosta, Thomas Bierman, Chelsea Bolton, Jesse Burns, Angel Campos, Sarah Durham, Ryan Florence, Ashley Fults, Monchez Jackson, Emily Jolly, Amanda Nachman, Daniel Palomares, Jasa Rodgers, Greg Sutis, Whitney Thomas, William Tomlin, Lyndsey Wagner, Kelsie Waller
Joaquin - Carly Eldridge, Stacie Greear, Julia Prewitt, James Smith, James Wagstaff
Tenaha - Brittany Page, Patricia Peavy, Matthew Sells
Timpson - Anna Cuevas, Andrew Henry, Isaiah Molloy, Misti Moreland, Ashley Newton
ALABAMA
Vestavia - Kinly Carter
LOUISIANA
Logansport - Jacob Mcclain, Shana Smith
Many - Ashley Mitchell
Shreveport - Juanita Avery, Waynenecka Wynn
TEXAS
Beckville - Kinley Blair, Brianna Dunlap, Brandy Fountain, Morgan Hamilton, Bailey Jones, Elizabeth Jordan, Rebecca Loredo, Nancy Vang
Carthage - Diana Castro, Christopher Caudle, Cooper Clinton, Raderrius Colbert, Summer Croley, Leticia De la Torre, Nancy Dominguez-Aldaba, Sarah Funderburk, Reannan Gwin, Kimberley Hanna, Stacey Holland, Kaylee Hull, Nicole Lawhorn, Tucker Merritt, Gregory Murdock, Mallory Nichols, Devon Nitzschke, Lucretia Royal, Mia Sartor, Rebecca Smith, Rachel Weekly
Corinth - Christian Boulware
Cushing - Miranda Reeves
Deberry - Emillee Giddens, Chakera Holcomb
Emory - Hayley Lawson
Frisco - Austin De Leon
Garrison - Chance Lunsford, Abigail Lyman, Daniel Quetzala, Alesha Williams
Gary - Christina Davis, Julissa Dejulian
Hallsville - Kassidee Cox, Tezarea Derry, Colton Oberthier
Harleton - Star Bryer
Henderson - Pedro Aguilar, Ana Asencio, Isaiah Key, Taylor Sledge
Jacksonville - Ahmadreion Casel
Jefferson - Anna Crumbie, Phyllis Jordan
Karnack - Nekia Hughes, Lauren Latham, Kristye Wall
Kilgore - Makenzie Benoit
Leander - Morgan Currie
Linden - Kailyn Penny
Longview - Camie Copeland, Timothy McQuaid, Olajuwon Webb
Lufkin - Sara Trahan
Marshall - Lonotzi Enriquez, Rachael Griffith, Kara McDowall,Martha Moreno
McKinney - Logan Berlof
Mount Enterprise - Jenna King
Nacogdoches - Robert Ellis, Makeshia Jones, Taylor Ries
Overton - Cindy Baldazo
Pineland - Martha Brown
San Augustine - Kayla Avila
Spring - Michael Lawson
Teague - Caleb Wilson
Waskom - Krissi Williams
NIGERIA - Mitchell Emeahu
RUSSIA - Daria Eremeeva
BRAZIL - Ana Oliveira, Victoria Baptista santos
Update: Tip-off for tomorrow's contest is scheduled for 6:00 PM on the campus of Panola College.
January 5, 2017 Carthage, TX – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated ETBU JV here Wednesday night, 103-59. With the victory, the Ponies raise their record to 10-4. “I thought at times tonight we played some of our best basketball of the year.” Stated head coach Grant McMillan. “We haven’t played a game in 26 days and you never really know what might happen with such a long break.” He added.
With the score knotted up a 6, Panola went on a ferocious 45-21 run to end the half. TJ Killings came off the bench and scored 13 of his game-high 15 points in the opening period. The second half saw much of the same as Eric McGill scored eight straight Panola points to start the half. Panola’s bench scored 63 total points in the victory.
All 14 Ponies who suited up saw minutes and were led by TJ Killings who netted 15 points. Devyn Wilson added 13 points. Chan Williams-Bey came off the bench and scored 12 points and Eric McGill also scored in double figures adding 11. Tope Arikawe and Marlon Taylor both chased down double-digit rebounds and Tyonte Robertson dished out 11 assists. As a team, Panola dropped in 10 three-pointers and recorded 20 steals in the victory.
Panola will host Region 14 for Lamar State College-Port Arthur this upcoming Friday. Tip-off is set for 6:30 PM at Arthur Johnson Gymnasium on the campus of Panola College.
January 5, 2017 - On December 8, 2016 Mike Milliorn, Chevron Operations Supervisor and Kim Smith, Operations Assistant, presented Dr. Greg Powell, President of Panola College and Dr. Joe Shannon, Vice President of Instruction with a $20,000 donation for Panola College’s School of Energy.
“Chevron has been a wonderful support of Panola College for many years, and we are very appreciative for their continued generosity. It is with the help of partners like Chevron that we are able to be at the forefront of training students in the energy industry,” said Dr. Shannon.
January 4, 2017 - The Fillies played Louisiana College on Tuesday the 3rd to open the 2017 year and jumped out of the gym with a win. With a final score of 94-49, the Fillies hit double digit wins and are now 10-3 overall.
The Fillies started the game on a 14-2 run before ending the first quarter 29-10. “It was good for us to get our legs back after the break. We had too many turnovers and still have some preparation to do for conference play, but I am happy we got this win” stated Head Coach Eddie Kite.After the first quarter, the Fillies never slowed down, and outscored the Wildcats in every quarter.
Some hot shooting by Freshmen Patience Okpe and Stefany Lourenco carried the team all the way, combining for 41 points on the night. Patience also led the team in assists with 6 and Stefany lead the team in steals with 8. Sophomore Charlynn Perry added 13 and Freshman Waynenecka Wynn had 12.
The Fillies continue with games during the winter break on Thursday, January 5th, 2017 at Baton Rouge Community College at 6pm.
Submitted by Nalani Hernandez
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