Panola College
April 19, 2017 - Correction: The Ponies play at home on Thursday, April 20 at 3 p.m. then travel to Mt Pleasant to take on NTCC in a double header on Saturday, April 22 beginning at 1 p.m.
April 17, 2017 - The Panola College Baseball team went 2-1 last week with wins coming against conference opponent Angelina College on Wednesday and Friday. With the wins #15 ranked Panola now extends their regular season record to 34-9 and conference record to 14-7. Panola will be back in action on Thursday when Northeast Texas C.C. visits Carthage, game time is set for 3pm.
Panola College Wins Game One Against Angelina
Panola College defeated Angelina College 9-2 in a back-and-forth affair on Wednesday in Carthage. The game was tied at two with Panola batting in the bottom of the third when Christian Boulware homered off of Sprinkle, driving in three runs. Panola took the lead for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third Colby Price singled off of Sprinkle, driving in one run. Panola scored four runs in the fourth inning. Panola big inning was driven by a single by Logan Berlof and a single by Price. Kyle Rogers earned the win for Panola. He went five innings, giving up zero runs, three hits, striking out two, and walking zero. Cayne Ueckert started the game for Panola. He tossed two innings, surrendering two runs, three hits, striking out one, and walking one. Panola collected nine hits. Price, Cal Smith, and Berlof each collected multiple hits for Panola. Price and Christian Boulware each drove in three runs to lead Panola.
Panola Pitches Well, But Can't Find Enough Runs In Loss To Angelina
Both teams were strong on the mound on Friday, but Angelina was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Panola on Friday in game one of the double header. Logan Bailey started the game for Panola and recorded 18 outs. Logan Bailey took the tough luck loss for Panola. He pitched six innings, surrendering three runs, four hits, striking out nine, and walking one. Home runs for Angelina came when Finke homered in the sixth inning and Malinowiski homered in the third inning. Logan Berlof, Blakeley, and Colby Price each managed one hit to lead Panola. Panola was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Christian Boulware made the most plays with nine.
Panola Jumps Out To Early Lead In Victory Over Angelina
Panola scored three runs in the third inning. The big inning was thanks to an error and a home run by Christian Boulware. Taylor Tomlin earned the win for Panola. He threw five and two-thirds innings, allowing one run, six hits, striking out six, and walking zero. Four relievers helped Panola close out the victory. Colton Brasher threw one and one-third innings. Panola had nine hits in the game. Chandler Morris, Boulware, and Michael Lawson each collected multiple hits for Panola. Lawson, Boulware, and Morris each collected two hits to lead Panola. Angelina collected 12 hits. Elvir, Lima, and Lazarine each collected multiple hits for Angelina.
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Submitted by Brandon Benton, Assistant Baseball Coach
April 13, 2017 - Panola College honored 20 students with 2017 Academic Excellence Awards in a program at 3 p.m., Monday, April 10 in the Q.M. Martin Auditorium. Don Cocklin, psychology professor, coordinated the event. Emily Zabcik, mathematics professor, provided the invocation, and Mark Dickerson welcomed students and guests.
After a performance by the Panola Chamber Singers, led by Sandra Bauer, choral director, Annissa Jackson, professor and associate chair of the Associate Degree Nursing program, introduced speaker Dr. Barbara Cordell.
This year’s honorees, their hometowns, academic departments, and nominating faculty members include: Jennifer Aguirre, Carthage, communications, Teresa Beasley; Victoria Baptista, Sao Paulo, Brazil, government, Brian Naples; Tezarea Derry, Hallsville, chemistry, Amy Calhoun; Tori Fanguy, Timpson, OTA, Cheri Lambert; Ryan Florence, Center, history, Bill Offer; Brandy Fountain, Henderson, medical assistant, Lynn Davis; Emillee Giddens, DeBerry, office professional, Dwayne Ferguson; Lacey Granger, Longview, ADN, Annissa Jackson; Morgan Hamilton, Beckville, biology, Tonya Fotinos; Joshua Heard, Conroe, accounting, Jennifer Coon; Tucker Merritt, Carthage, math, Emily Zabcik; Daniel Quetzala, Garrison, psychology, Don Cocklin; Urias Quetzala, Garrison, music, Sandra Bauer; Chelsea Parrott, Beckville, medical lab technician, Jo Ellen Russell; Patti Ratcliff, Center, general business, Dwayne Ferguson; Sara Trahan, Lufkin, drama, Karen King; Madison Youngblood, Carthage, art, Ann Boland; Nancy Vang, Beckville, criminal justice, Mark Dickerson; Lyndsey Wagner, Center, English, Lindsey Hibbard; and Rachel Weekly, Carthage, health information technology, Jo Ellen Russell.
April 12, 2017 - Every seat in the house was taken when the Panola College Jazz Band and the Panola Pipers put on a show Wednesday, April 5 in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom of the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center.
Sandra Bauer, professor of vocal music, and Dwaine Hubbard, professor of instrumental music, led their students in an hour-long festival of musical favorites. The program included “April in Paris,” “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” “Loafin’,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Do It Again,” “Traces,” “Blame it on the Boogie,” “Deed I Do,” “Killer Joe,” “Motown: The Musical,” and “Augustus Gloop.”
Singers in the Panola Pipers include Samuel Slone, Virginia; Ahmad Casel, Jacksonville; Walker Pahlman, Nacogdoches; Shelby Gipson, San Augustine; Dillon Reynolds, Center; Montana Woodard, Center; Kyana Reagan, Lufkin; Tyesha High, Jacksonville, Lily Allphin, Henderson; Mia Sartor, Carthage, Brittany Fendall, Shreveport; Shannon James, California; Keiarra Ware, Carthage; JaMecia Taylor, Georgia; Alyia Doktor, Longview; Shelby Brown, Tatum; Ashley Newton, Woden; Lauren Williams, Tatum.
Musicians in the Jazz Band include on flute: Esmeralda Acosta, Center, and Savana Hanaway, Carthage. On saxophone: Montana Woodard, Center; Kassi Orbaugh, Carthage; Lady Flores, Cushing; Alexandria Lavender, Center; Whitney Thomas, Center; Destiney Miller, Ore City; Robby Cox; Carthage, and Dakota Brown, Marshall.
Trumpet players include: Urias Quetzala, Garrison; Lirio Rodriguez, New Diana; Raderrius Colbert, Carthage. On percussion: Michael Iwalesin, Nigeria. On piano: Rachel Mukweyi, Mansfield; on vibraphone: Kenzie Yaws, Mabank. On bass guitar: Branton Reeves, Beckville.
Upcoming musical events at Panola College include the choir concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 in the Q.M. Martin Auditorium; the Chamber Singers concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 in the Murphy Payne Community Room; the band concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 in the auditorium; a vocal recital at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 24 in the community room; Jazz on the Quad at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25; and an instrumental recital at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 in the community room.
Submitted by Donna Yates
April 10, 2017 - Panola College began the second half of conference play last weekend and defeated Bossier Parish Community College two out of three games. Panola won game one 8-7, game two 7-6 and lost game three 2-1. With the wins Panola extends their regular season record to 32-8 and 12-6 in conference play. Panola travels to Angelina College on Wednesday to face off against the Roadrunners in a three game conference series. Panola will be back at home on Saturday April 15th for a double header versus Angelina. Game times are set for 1pm and 3pm.
Panola College Wins Back-And-Forth Affair Against Bossier Parish C.C.
Panola and Bossier Parish traded the lead back-and-forth on Thursday in Louisiana, but eventually Panola prevailed 9-8. Panola took the lead for good in the sixth inning. The game was tied at five with Panola batting in the top of the sixth when Christian Boulware homered, driving in three runs. Panola earned the victory despite allowing Bossier to score five runs in the fifth inning. Bossier big inning was driven by a double by Ward, a single by Thompson, and a home run by Frost. Ryan Ratliff earned the win for Panola. He went two innings, surrendering one run, five hits, striking out one, and walking zero. Kyle Rogers started the game for Panola. He tossed four innings, allowing four runs, eight hits, striking out three, and walking zero. Home runs for Panola came when Colby Price homered in the fifth inning and Christian Boulware homered in the sixth inning. Panola had 11 hits in the game. Chandler Morris, Duke Ellis, and Price each collected multiple hits for Panola. Morris led Panola with three hits in five at bats.
Ellis's Walk-Off Gives Panola College Victory Over Bossier Parish C.C. In Game Two
A walk-off single led Panola past Bossier 7-6 on Saturday in Carthage. The game was tied at six with Panola batting in the bottom of the eighth when Duke Ellis singled, driving in one run to win the game in dramatic fashion. Panola built a four-run lead in the fourth inning and then held off Bossier charge. Bossier scored six runs in the failed comeback on a by Tassih in the sixth, a single by Stegall in the sixth, a single by Santiago in the seventh, a fielder's choice by Ward in the seventh, a single by Tassih in the seventh, and a home run by Thompson in the eighth. Panola captured the lead in the first inning. Michael Lawson drove in one when he doubled in the first inning. Colton Brasher earned the win for Panola. He threw one and one-third innings, giving up one run, one hit, striking out one, and walking zero. Logan Bailey started the game for Panola. He tossed six innings, surrendering two runs, four hits, striking out five, and walking zero. Panola collected 11 hits. Duke Ellis and Andrew Pace each collected multiple hits for Panola. Ellis went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Panola in hits. Panola didn't commit a single error in the field. Austin Blakeley had 12 chances in the field, the most on the team.
Bossier Parish Captures Lead Early To Defeat Panola
Panola fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 2-1 loss to Bossier Parish on Saturday in Carthage. Bossier took the lead on a home run in the first inning. The pitching was strong on both sides. Bossier pitchers struck out three, while Panola’s sat down three. Taylor Tomlin took the loss for Panola. He pitched seven innings, giving up two runs, five hits, striking out three, and walking one. Chandler Morris went 1-for-3 at the plate as he led the team with one run batted in.
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Submitted by Brandon Benton, Assistant Baseball Coach
April 5, 2017 Carthage - The Panola College men's basketball team recently received a plethora of post season awards.Five separate players received individual honors.
Tope Arikawe - SO - Nigeria - 6'8" - 11.7 PPG/8.4 RPG
1st team All-Region
1st team All-Conference
Devyn Wilson - SO - Brooklyn, New York - 6'4" - 13 PPG/3.6 APG
2nd team All-Conference
Region 14 All-Tournament team
Eric MCGill - SO - Memphis, Tennessee - 6'3" - 11.6 PPG/5.6 APG
Honorable Mention All-Conference
Region 14 All-Tournament team
Marlon Taylor - FR - Mt. Vernon, New York - 6'6" - 10.7 PPG/ 7.1 RPG
Honorable Mention All-Conference
KJ Byers - SO - Charlotte, North Carolina - 6'7" - 7.1 PPG/ 2,9 BPG
Honorable Mention All-Conference
The Ponies finished the season with the most wins in school history, 26. They made the NJCAA national tournament for the first time since 1979 and won the Region 14, North Division during the regular season.
Submitted by Adam Blaylock, Men's Basketball Assistant
April 3, 2017 - Navarro College Captures Lead Early To Defeat Panola College
Panola College fell behind early and couldn't come back in an 8-3 loss to Navarro College on Thursday in Carthage.
Navarro captured the lead in the second inning. Navarro College scored one run when Cheaney singled with one out in the second inning.
Navarro scored three runs in the fourth inning. The big inning for Navarro came thanks to a double by Shelburn and a home run by Menchuck.
Kyle Rogers took the loss for Panola. He went three and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs, four hits, striking out five, and walking one.
Christian Boulware and Duke Ellis each drove in one run to lead Panola.
Six RBI Day For Bailey Leads Panola College Past Navarro College
Six runs batted in from Logan Bailey helped lead Panola College past Navarro College 9-1 on Saturday’s game one of the double header.
Bailey drove in runs on a single in the fourth and a grand slam in the seventh giving six RBI’s on the day.
Bailey earned the win for Panola. He threw six innings, allowing one run, two hits, striking out eight, and walking zero.
Panola College Falls To Navarro College After Seventh Inning Score
Panola College stayed in it until the end, but Navarro College pulled away late in a 3-1 victory on Saturday in game two. The game was tied at one with Navarro batting in the bottom of the seventh when Series singled off of Gannon Reiswig, driving in one run.
Navarro took an early lead in the first inning. Williams's sac fly scored one run for Navarro.
In the top of the sixth inning, Panola tied things up at one. Duke Ellis drove in one when he singled in the sixth inning.
Navarro scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh that would be the difference in the game.
In the ninth Panola had runners on second and third with two out but couldn’t get the big hit.
Gannon Reiswig took the loss for Panola. He pitched one inning, allowing two runs, two hits, and walking one.
Taylor Tomlin started the game for Panola. He tossed six innings, allowing one run, three hits, and striking out two.
Colby Price, Julian Flores, and Ellis each managed one hit to lead Panola.
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March 31, 2017 - The Panola College Rodeo Team was in Hillsboro March 23rd-25th, for the 9th Southern Region Rodeo. The Women’s and Men’s team both had team members that scored valuable points for the Ponies.
Taylor Gooch had a great weekend in the goat tying with a shocking time of 6.9 seconds earning her a 2nd place finish. Taylor is a rodeo athlete who has had tremendous winnings throughout her college rodeo career. She competes in the girl’s breakaway event as well. Taylor has been in the 6 second range at three rodeos this season. For Taylor, in her last year of eligibility in college rodeo, she is setting in the number 5 spot just 14 points behind the CNFR qualifying position. Taylor will lay it all on the line at the last rodeo, it will be exciting.
In the event of team roping, Logan Cook (heeler), and partner, Tyler Crone (header), of Trinity Valley Community College were able to show off their skills. They stopped the clock with an impressive time of 6.2 seconds earning themselves a 3rd place finish. Logan Cook is a team member on the Men’s Rodeo Team and from his victory in the team roping he was able to win points for his team as well as individual points for the chance to qualify for the College Finals. Cook is also sitting third in the Men’s All Around standings. Logan has already secured himself a position at the CNFR in the Saddlebronc riding, now setting 2nd in the region and an uncatchable lead and still the possibility of winning 1st in the region.
Panola College Rodeo Team is preparing to take all the winnings available at the last college rodeo of the season. You can catch them back in action, April 21st-22nd at Wharton.
Submitted by Jeffrey Collins, Rodeo Coach
March 30, 2017 - The ETMC Carthage Auxiliary awarded $300 scholarships to six Panola College nursing students on Monday, March 27. Recipients include Holly Royer of Timpson, Meagan Tillman of Beckville, Erin Anderson of Carthage, Jessica Montoya of Timpson, Shay Mullins of Elysian Fields, and Jessica Smith of Longview.
The ETMC Carthage Auxiliary comprises volunteers from the community who provide support services for staff and patients at the hospital. The Auxiliary members also coordinate fundraising activities to support nursing scholarships for Panola College students. Two of the most popular fundraisers are the jewelry and accessories sales held twice each year. The spring sale is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, March 30-31 in the foyer of ETMC Hospital. Every item is $5.
Find out more about Panola College Health Sciences programs on the College website at http://www.panola.edu/programs/health-sciences/.
March 29, 2017 - On Friday, March 24 more than 500 friends of Panola College gathered at the Carthage Civic Center to play bingo for a chance to win designer purses and other prizes. The fundraising event, hosted by the Panola College Foundation, was a complete sellout nine days after opening ticket sales in January. Designer Purse Bingo raised a total of $38,500 to support scholarships, faculty grants and other college projects.
A bonus game sponsored by First State Bank of Carthage was also available for guests to purchase. The grand prize for the game was a Gucci Reversible Tote, valued at $1,150. Brandie Stutes-Best was the excited grand prize winner of the night.
Joshua Carter of Carthage kept the crowd laughing and entertained all evening long as emcee for the occasion.
The Designer sponsor was the Lewis H. Pool Foundation. Game sponsors included Carthage Furniture, City of Carthage, Cricket Wireless, Cutter Towing, Vicky Hudson at Edward Jones in Center, Hudson Financial Group, Ridgway CNC, Cathy Wall with Level, Rachel Davis with Simply Beautiful Salon, and Tradition Senior Living.
Handbag sponsors were Arnold Graphic Design, CD Plumbing Services, Genpak, Hayli Cagle and Associates with Keller Williams Realty, Kelly’s Collision Center, Panola National Bank, John and Jane Ray, Shelby Savings Bank, and Patsy Meck with State Farm Insurance.
Bingo game purses included 24 different purses including brands such as Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Frye, Brahmin, Coach, and Fossil. Bingo winners included Christi Jones of Tatum, Rachel Penner of Carthage, Sarah Register of Tyler, Mary Atchison of Center, Helen Gibson of Carthage, Crystal Meyer of Carthage, Alisha Postell of Beckville, Frances Ellis of Carthage, Ginger Hawkins of Carthage, Tommie Ritter Smith of Carthage, Carolyn Murphy of Shreveport, Elizabeth Smith of Henderson, Jerri Wesner of Carthage, Chiniqua Thomas of Tenaha, Carol Peverill of Carthage, Carla Holmes of Carthage, Lacy Morris of Beckville, Jennifer Coon of Whitehouse, Marlene LaGrone of Shreveport, Kathy Worley of Carthage, Rebeka Shubert-Baker of Gary, Colby Cranford of Gary, Kelly Baker of Carthage, and Ginger Borders of Center.
A ring raffle also garnered prizes that consisted of $100 of Jalapeno Tree gift cards, a gift certificate for Ridgway CNC, a Vera Bradley tote bag, tickets to Schlitterbahn Water Park, a Consuela Wallet donated by Southern Seasons, a spring wreath and welcome mat donated by Kathleen Kruebbe with Century 21 The Joffrion Agency, and a Kate Spade tote bag donated by Pam Harvey at Signatures Salon.
Panola College Occupational Therapy Assistant students and members of the Panola College PTK organization assisted with the event. Sodexo Catering provided the appetizers for the evening. Additional support for Designer Purse Bingo came from Brookshire Brothers, Chicken Express, Photography by Teresa Cage Beasley, JEK Automotive Supply, Southern Seasons, and Whataburger.
“The Panola College Foundation board members were excited to host a second Designer Purse Bingo after such great feedback from our first event,” said Jessica Pace, Director of Institutional Advancement at Panola College. “The event is always entertaining and a lot of fun to prepare for and watch. The support everyone has shown Panola College has been amazing.”
When asked for a possible date for a third Designer Purse Bingo in Carthage, Pace recommends that sponsors and bingo players mark their calendar for Thursday. October 19th and watch for ticket sales to open sometime in July.
March 29, 2017 CARTHAGE, Tx. – The Panola College baseball program moves up this week in the national rankings to #8. Rising four spots from the last Tuesday’s rankings at #12, The Ponies went 4-0 last week and improved to 28-5 on the season and 9-3 in conference. The Ponies will be at home Thursday, April 1st for game one of a three game conference series with Navarro College beginning at 1pm.
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