Panola College
January 24, 2016 Kilgore, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Kilgore College here this afternoon, 70-57. With the victory, Panola raises their record to 16-5 and 7-3 in Region 14 play. “We put together one of the best half’s of basketball all year.” Head Coach Grant McMillan said. “The first half we probably tried to do a little too much. We found a way to speed Kilgore up and get defensive stops in the second half.” He added.
A back and forth first half found the Ponies trailing 33-31 at halftime. Kilgore scored the first point in the second half before Panola went on a 13-1 run to take a ten point lead. Panola eventually increased their lead to 17 points midway through the second half before taking the 13 point victory.
Leading the way offensively for the Ponies was Jonathan Wiley (Houston, Texas) and Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) who tallied 14 points each. Wiley grabbed 10 rebounds while Tucker dished out nine assists in the win. Chan Williams-Bey (Harford, Connecticut) and Devyn Wilson (Brooklyn, New York) used hot shooting from the three point line on their way to scoring 12 points apiece. As a team, Panola held Kilgore to just 24 second half points and shot 52 percent from the field for the game.
Panola will next be in action this upcoming Wednesday, January 27th when they Host Tyler Junior College. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM at Arthur Johnson Gymnasium on the campus of Panola College in Carthage, Texas.
Submitted by Adam Blaylock
January 21, 2016 - Panola College fell to Blinn College on Wednesday, 79-72, even with Amanda Cruz and Kia Fisker scoring 16 points apiece. Blinn College clinched their lead in the fourth quarter on a two-pointer.
Fillies put up points early in the game, entering the second half with a 39-32 advantage. After being up by seventeen the fillies lost the lead and Blinn College came back for the victory.
Cruz paved the way for Panola College, making 56% (5-for-9) of shots attempted while also sinking 80% (4-for-5) of free throws attempted and three assist.
J'Lene Martinez notched two three-pointers and scored 10 points total. One other player also added ten or more points for Panola College. Laura Chavez put up 12 points. Also helping the effort for Panola College were Teanna Frances Henderson (8 points, 6 rebounds), Kabreshia Orange (3 points,), Denasia Watson (3 points), Genesis Rivera and Charlynn Perry (2 points apiece).
The Fillies are set to take action again Saturday, January 23rd at 2:00 PM against Kilgore College in Kilgore, TX.
January 20, 2015 - The Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education division is offering yoga classes January 26– March 24, 2016. The class will meet Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30am to 7:30am. The cost of the class is $50.00 and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 903-693-2067 or email ce@panola.edu.
January 20, 2015 - The Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education division is offering a First Aid/CPR class on Saturday, February 27, 2016, from 9am – 5pm. The cost of the class is $65.00 and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 903-693-2067 or email ce@panola.edu
January 20, 2016 - Venture down the Rabbit Hole with the Panola College Foundation and their Premier Event Sponsor, Corgan Associates, Inc., to a Wonderland evening of fun and fantasy. Panola College Foundation invites you to their 2nd annual gala, a Mad Hatter Tea Party, at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom at Panola College.The gala is a key fundraiser to assist the Panola College Foundation in providing student scholarships, faculty and staff grants and other educational projects.
The Panola College Foundation raises money each year to provide support for many students who need financial assistance to pursue their career goals. Whether through equipment donations, capital construction, educational projects, or student scholarships, the Foundation works to ensure donors that their contributions towards the Foundation are good investments.
Guests at the Mad Hatter Tea Party are encouraged to put on their best dress with their fanciest hat (or in themed costume) and enjoy an evening of entertainment while raising money for the Panola College Foundation. The highlights of Wonderland will include live entertainment by jazz band, Swinghouse, and our ever popular casino games with raffle and door prizes. A sneak peek at the raffle prizes include a $200 VISA gift card, a YETI Roadie Cooler and more exciting items.
There will also be a silent auction that has received some great donations already, such as a $500 gift card to Kiepersol Estates, 4 tickets to a Dallas Mavericks game, autographed memorabilia from the Texas Rangers, dinner and a night stay donated by Margaritaville Resort Casino, and a night at the House of Seasons Bed and Breakfast in Jefferson just to name a few. Heavy hor d'oeuvres will be served and a caricature artist will be on hand to create one of a kind memories from your trip down the rabbit hole and lots more whimsical excitement. Plus, enjoy photo opportunities with characters from Alice in Wonderland taken by photographer, Somer Page of Somer Page Studios.
Sponsors of the event include Corgan Associates, Inc., First State Bank, Hunt Construction, Lewis H. Pool Foundation, Carthage Title Company, Farmers State Bank, Hal’s AC & Electrical, Brookshire Brothers, General Shelters, Tyson Foods, Smith Energy Services, XTO Energy, City of Carthage, and Ace Hardware.
Don’t be late for your very important date! Tickets are limited and are on sale now. To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/MadHatter2016 or if you are interested in being a sponsor or making a donation,contact Jessica Pace-Director of Institutional Advancement at 903-693-2029 or email at jpace@panola.edu
January 18, 2016 - The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Paris Junior College here Saturday Night, 82-79. With the victory, Panola raises their record to 15-5 and 6-3 in Region 14 play. “That was an amazing game to be a part of.” Head Coach Grant McMillan Said. “Paris really came out and threw the first punch. Our guys showed some guts and kept battling when things weren’t going their way.” He added.
Panola got down by as much as 23 points, trailing 36-13 with just over 7:00 minutes remaining in the first half. Despite the slow start, the Ponies clawed their way back and only trailed by four, 46-42 at halftime. Paris kept the lead until Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) nailed a layup to take a 63-62 lead with 10:13 remaining in the game. Panola eventually took a seven point with 1:53 remaining. Paris cut the lead to three and missed a shot to tie the game as time expired.
Leading the way offensively for the Ponies was Tucker. He recorded a double-double in the victory with 21 points and dishing out 14 assists. Jonathan Wiley (Houston, Texas) tallied 15 points and chased down nine rebounds. Devyn Wilson (Brooklyn, New York) and Tyonte Robertson (Cincinnati, Ohio) also scored in double figures with 11 and 10 points, respectively. As a team, Panola corralled 47 rebounds and shot 40 percent from the field.
The Ponies will next be in action this upcoming Saturday, January 23rd when they hit the road to take on Kilgore College. Tip-off is set for 4:00 PM on the campus of Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas.
January 18, 2016 - Despite Teanna Frances Henderson putting 20 points on the board, Panola College lost to Paris Junior College 79-76. Paris Junior College clinched their lead in the fourth quarter on a two-pointer.
Frances Henderson scored the most baskets during the fourth period, earning six points for Panola College.
Two other players also scored in the double digits for Panola College. R'Trevia Randolph and Kia Fisker both added 14 points. Laura Chavez hit two three-pointers and scored seven points total. Also helping the effort for Panola College were J'Lene Martinez (7 points, 4 rebounds), Denasia Watson (5 points, 8 rebounds), Amanda Cruz (2 points), Kabreshia Orange (3 points), Genesis Rivera (2 points), and Charlynn Perry (2 points, 4 steal).
The Fillies look to take action again Wednesday, January 20 in the Arthur Johnson Gymnasium against Blinn College at 5:30 PM.
January 12, 2016 - Panola College fell to Angelina College on Monday night, 68-53, even with Charlynn Perry 15 points and R'Trevia Randolph scoring 14 points.
With 22 points in the second quarter, Angelina College added to their existing lead.
From behind the arc Perry was 42% (3-for-7) while Randolph 50% (4-for-8).
Also contributing for Fillies were Amanda Cruz (7 points), Teanna Frances Henderson (5 points), Kia Fisker & Genesis Rivera (4 points apiece), J'Lene Martinez and Raemeisha Claxton (2 points apiece).
The Fillies will take action again Wednesday, January 13th against Blinn College at 5:30 PM in Brenham, TX.
January 14, 2016 - Athens, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team fell to Trinity Valley Community College, 76-60 here Wednesday Night. The loss drops their record to 14-5 and 5-3 and Region 14 play. “I was proud of our effort and half-court defense all game long.” Head Coach Grant McMillan said. “We have to convert plays around the rim in such a high level ball game.” He added.
Panola took a 6 point lead, 22-16 with just under 10 minutes remaining in the half before trailing heading into the locker room, 36-34. Trinity Valley used a 15-6 run to start the second half to begin pulling away. Panola closed the game to eight points on several occasions but never got any closer.
Leading the Ponies offensively was Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists. Jonathan Wiley (Houston, Texas) and Tyonte Robertson (Cincinnati, Ohio) also scored in double figures with 10 points each. Tope Arikawe (Nigeria) recorded four blocks in the loss. As a team Panola only shot 39 percent from the field.
Panola will next be in action this upcoming Saturday, January 17th when they host Paris Junior College. Tip-off is set for 4:00 PM at Arthur Johnson Gymnasium on the Campus of Panola College in Carthage, Texas.
January 12, 2015 - Panola College fell to Angelina College on Monday night, 68-53, even with Charlynn Perry 15 points and R'Trevia Randolph scoring 14 points.
With 22 points in the second quarter, Angelina College added to their existing lead.
From behind the arc Perry was 42% (3-for-7) while Randolph 50% (4-for-8).
Also contributing for Fillies were Amanda Cruz (7 points), Teanna Frances Henderson (5 points), Kia Fisker & Genesis Rivera (4 points apiece), J'Lene Martinez and Raemeisha Claxton (2 points apiece).
The Fillies will take action again Wednesday, January 13th against Blinn College at 5:30 PM in Brenham, TX.
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