Panola College
March 22, 2016 - Panola College rodeo team was in action again this past weekend in College Station for the Texas A&M rodeo.
Freshman bareback rider Kole Chandler lead his team off in the rough stock, by scoring enough points in the long go round to qualify for the short go round. Kole came back in the 10th hole, which is the last hole to qualify for the short go, and was able to move all the way to 4th in the average. He placed 2nd in the short round with an outstanding ride on a very strong hard to ride bucking horse. Kole’s combined rides where good enough to earn the team 80 points. The fact that a freshman can make it back to the short round is awesome, gaining ground once your there is unheard of.
Caleb Cogbill followed suit after a run good enough to come back to the short round, Cogbill was on a mission. Caleb came back in the short round 8th, but when the dust settled he was in 4th. Caleb had a very fast run of 4.6 seconds and won 2nd in the short go round. The Steer wrestling is an event that is usually reserved, or dominated by the bigger men, that makes us realize how awesome Caleb is at 150 pounds.
Breakaway roping is a fast event for the ladies. The 3rd fastest lady this week once again was freshman, Laramie Johnson. Laramie has had an extremely good season and in currently in 3rd position for the overall standings for the Southern Region. The top three competitors in each event will move on to the C.N.F.R. Johnson has had a great year already and we look forward to how well she is going to do at the last 2 regional rodeo’s.
Taylor Gooch was on fire in the goat tying. Taylor posted a time of 7.1 seconds in the long go round, to beat the rest of the field by 6 tenths of a second. Taylor wasn’t about to let off then she came back in the short round with a 8.2 second run. The 15.3 time on two head, kept her in the lead for the win by 4 tenths of a second. Gooch has now set herself up to win the region and qualify for the prestigious C.N.F.R.
The rodeo team will be back on the dirt April 1-2 in Hillsboro, Tx.
March 22, 2016 - The Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education division is offering a Retirement class April 5 and April 12, 2016. The class will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cost of the class is $15.00 for single and $25.00 for couple. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 903-693-2067 or email ce@panola.edu
Submitted by Donna Yates
March 21, 2016 - The Health Sciences Division of Panola College will host a “Second Career Open House” for community members who are interested in finding out more about options for health careers. The Open House will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m.,Tuesday, March 29, in the Health and Natural Sciences Building in Carthage, TX. Advisors will be available to assist people with degree plans and to provide information about how to apply and register for classes, as well as financial aid options. For additional information call 903-694-4522.
Submitted by Donna Yates
March 9, 2016 - Panola College will delay opening until 10:00 am tomorrow, March 10th, due to weather.
Submitted by Jessica Pace
March 9, 2016 - Panola College will close all campuses (Carthage, Marshall, and Center) today, March 9th, due to flooding on the roadways.
March 8, 2016 - Panola College traveled to UT-Tyler on Monday where the stage was set for Ponies largest come from behind victory this season.
In the bottom of the second inning things would get interesting when Panola had to send 3 pitchers to the mound to get out of self inflicted melt down on the pitching mound. Lance Ledoux, and Josh Heard would combine to give up 10 runs, 6 walks, and 8 unearned runs. Jeffrey Holt would have to come in and record the last out after hitting the first guy he faced.
After spotting UT-Tyler with 10 runs Panola wouldn't respond until the top of the 5th inning when Todd Streck and Colby Price both doubled sparking the Panola offense for a 6 run inning.
Panolas pitching would manage another meltdown as Rusty Clower would give up 4 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning by hitting 2 batters and walking one more. Adding to the tally of 11 unearned runs through 5 innings.
However it didn't take the boys in green much time to respond this time as Panola would score 2 runs in the top of the 6th inning, and 1 run in the top of the 7th inning setting the stage for Ponies as they entered the top of the 9th inning down 5 runs. Panola then mounted a 9 runs in the inning taking the lead for good 18-14.
Panola would have 5 hitters collect multiple hits for the Ponies, Price-4, Sojka-3, Morris-3, Morales-3, Bailey-2.
With the win Coach Todd Shelton would collect his 500th career win as a head coach. And Panola now sits at 15-6 on the season.
Submitted by Brandon Benton
March 6, 2016 Lufkin, Texas - The Panola College men’s basketball team fell to Trinity Valley Community College in the Region XIV Conference Tournament final, 82-60. With the loss, Panola concludes their season with a 24-9 record. “I have never been more proud of a group.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “Our shots didn’t fall the second half of the ball game. With 12 new guys, this group bought into what we wanted to do and have laid the foundation of the future of this program.” He added.
After 8 lead changes and one tie, Trinity Valley ended the first half on a 14-5 run to take a 45-36 halftime lead. The Ponies didn’t have an answer to Trinity Valleys hot shooting in the second half. A nine point difference was the closest Panola got to Trinity Valley before taking the loss.
Jonathan Wiley (Houston, Texas) was the only Pony to score in double figures with 15. Devyn Wilson (Brooklyn, New York) tallied nine points and Terry Holt (Nashville, Tennessee), Tyonte Robertson (Cincinnati, Ohio), and Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) all netted eight points. Holt had a team high seven rebounds. As a team, Panola shot an ice cold 31 percent from the field and 27 percent from three.
The Ponies finished the season 24-9 and recorded 15 wins in Region XIV play.
Submitted by Adam Blaylock
March 5, 2016 - Lufkin, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Lamar State College-Port Arthur in the semifinals of the Region XIV Conference Tournament, 79-75. The victory propels the Ponies to the conference championship game tomorrow against Trinity Valley Community College. Panola’s record improves to 24-8. “Both teams did not want to lose that ball game.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “Multiple players stepped up on a variety of occasions. It’s what conference tournaments are all about.” He added.
In a game that saw seven lead changes and six ties, Panola used a steady first half attack to take a 43-36 halftime lead. Jonathan Wiley (Houston, Texas) scored a traditional three point play to start the half which gave Panola their biggest lead of the game. Port Arthur clawed their way back to tie the game at 72 with just under one minute remaining in the ball game. Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) nailed a three pointer with 53 seconds remaining to break the tie. Panola closed the game out in the finishing seconds.
Tucker led the way offensively with 24 points on 7 of 10 shooting. Chan Williams-Bey (Hartford, Connecticut) netted 13 points and Terry Holt (Nashville, Tennessee) once again came off the bench and recorded 12 points. Devyn Wilson (Brooklyn, New York) also scored in double figures with 10. James Suber (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) chased down 11 rebounds. As a team Panola shot 50 percent from the field.
Panola will take on Trinity Valley Community College tomorrow in the regional final. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM on the campus of Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas.
March 4, 2016 - Lufkin, Texas – The Panola Men’s Basketball team defeated Jacksonville College in the quarterfinals of the Region XIV Conference Tournament here Thursday night, 82-70. The win propels the Ponies to the conference semifinals tomorrow against Lamar State Port-Author. Panola improves their overall record to 23-9. “We hit some adversity early in the game and finally started to hit on all cylinders in the middle half of the game.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “Jacksonville made a heck of a run in the second half and our guys gutted out the win.” He added.
After trailing by nine points early in the first half, Panola ended the half on a 35-12 run to take a 46-29 lead at halftime. The Ponies continued their strong play to begin the second half where they extended their lead to 28 points, 69-41. Jacksonville eventually cut the deficit to six points before the Ponies prevailed with the 12 point victory.
Jonathan Wiley (Houston, Texas) came off the bench to lead the offensive charge with 24 points. Terry Holt (Nashville, Tennessee) netted 14 points, all in the first half. Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) and Tyonte Robertson (Cincinnati, Ohio) chipped in with 13 and 10 points, respectively. As a team, Panola shot 52 percent from the field.
Panola will take on Lamar State Port-Author tomorrow at 8:00 PM in the conference semi-finals of the Region XIV Tournament. The tournament is held at Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas.
March 3, 2016 - Panola College offering medical field programs.
Pharmacy Technician Program
The Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education division is offering a Pharmacy Technician program March 21 – May 26, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The cost of the program is $999.00 and preregistration is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 903-693-2067 or email ce@panola.edu.
EKG Technician Program
The Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education division is offering an EKG Technician program, March 28 – May 16, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The cost of the program is $999.00 and preregistration is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 903-693-2067 or email ce@panola.edu.
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