Panola College
February 1, 2016 - The Panola College Baseball team opened there season on the road in Baton Rouge this past Saturday and Sunday for a 3 game series against BRCC and when the dust settled Panola would leave with the first sweep of the season. Taking game one by the score of 13-8, game two by 6-1, and game three 21-16.
GAME #1
There were 25 hits, including 10 extra base hits in game one. Hector Morales racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Panola. He homered in the third inning and singled in the fourth inning. Baton Rouge couldn't get anything going so long as Lance Ledoux was on the hill. Ledoux held Baton Rouge hitless over three innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out one. Panola never trailed after scoring nine runs in the third on a two-run double by Jordan Gore, a fielder's choice, a three-run home run by Morales, and two singles. Five runs in the bottom of the fifth helped Baton Rouge close its deficit to 10-5. A two-run home run by Laird, a bases loaded walk by Hodges, and a two-run single by Mouton fueled Baton Rouge's comeback. Finally, Colton Brasher got Mauldin to to end the threat. After pushing across one run in the bottom of the seventh, Baton Rouge faced just a 10-6 deficit. A wild pitch set off Baton Rouge rally. But, Jeff Holt got Bailey to strike out to end the inning. Panola piled on two more runs in the top of the ninth. The inning got off to a hot start when Chandler Morris tripled, bringing home Chad McKinney. A two-run ninth inning helped bring Baton Rouge within five. A fielder's choice and an RBI triple by Bailey gave Baton Rouge life. Holt ended the game by getting Hodges to ground out.
GAME #2
Panola College beat BRCC 6-1 in game two of the double header as Austin Sojka led the way collecting three hits.He singled in the first and third innings and doubled in the fourth inning. Tyler Powell shut down BRCC while he was on the hill. BRCC managed just one hit off of Powell, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his 2 1/3 innings of work. Panola went up for good in the first, then scoring 1 more in the second and third inning. Panola built upon its lead with three runs in the fourth. Jansen McCurdy kicked things off with a single, bringing home Chandler Morris. The lone run of the game for Baton Rouge crossed the plate in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Ourso.
GAME #3
Scoreboard operators were busy in game 3 on Sunday as Panola College and Baton Rouge combined for 37 runs, 37 hits, and 17 extra base hits. Panola eventually won the offensive battle 21-16. The teams traded runs for most of the contest, leading to 15 lead changes in the game. Panola pulled out the win thanks to a strong ninth inning. A ground-out by Colby Price scored Austin Sojka and gave Panola the lead for good. Panola hit three home runs in the win, Logan Bailey homered in the fifth inning, Chad McKinney homered in the eighth inning, and Chandler Morris homered in the ninth inning in what proved to be the game winner. Panola easily handled BRCC pitching as seven hitters combined for 20 hits, 18 RBIs and 17 runs scored. Five relief pitchers finished off the game for Panola. Erik Key faced 12 batters in relief, while Rusty Clower managed to record three outs to aid the victory. The bottom of the first saw BRCC take an early lead, 1-0. A double by Laird, bringing home Bailey started the inning off. It didn't take long for BRCC to respond as it scored four runs of its own in the fourth. Baton Rouge scored on a home run by Clostio. Bailey homered, part of a seven-run fifth inning for Panola College Spring 2016. Panola brought home one run in the seventh inning, and matched that run total in the eighth. In the seventh, Panola scored on a ground-out by Sojka, scoring Jansen McCurdy. BRCC answered Panola's top inning with one run of its own in the eighth. BRCC scored on a walk by Hodges. Panola never surrendered the lead after the ninth inning. The runs piled on thanks to grand slam homer run by Chandler Morris.
January 31, 2016 Corsicana, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team fell to Navarro College Saturday Night, 95-86. With the loss, the Ponies drop their record to 17-6 and 8-4 in region 14 play. “We just did not have a good enough defensive effort tonight.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “Our guys made some great plays offensively but giving up 95 points won’t get it done in this league.” He added.
In the first half, Panola found themselves down by double digits with 13 minutes to play but crawled their way back to trailing by three points at the 4:00 minute mark. A late surge by Navarro gave them a 42-35 halftime lead. Navarro went on a 10-3 run to start the half to extend their lead to 14 points. In a second half full of runs, Panola cut the Navarro lead to single digits on multiple occasions but could not get any closer than trailing by six points with 7:14 remaining in the game.
Four Ponies scored in double figures and were led by Tyonte Robertson (Cincinnati, Ohio) with 17 points. Devyn Wilson (Brooklyn, New York) and Terry Holt (Nashville, Tennessee) came off the bench and combined for 31 points. Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) recorded a double-double in the loss tallying 11 points and dishing out 10 assists. Navarro shot 44 percent from the three point line and 52 percent from the field for the game.
Panola will next be in action this upcoming Wednesday, February 3rd when they host Bossier Parish Community College. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM at Arthur Johnson Gymnasium on the campus of Panola College.
Adam Blaylock
January 29, 2016 - Piney Woods Camerata, a string instrument chamber group from SFASU that performs without a conductor, will perform Sunday, February 21, 2:30 p.m. in the Frances Ross Ballroom of Panola College Student Center. The group has seventeen members including music faculty and auditioned students. They will play a concert of Baroque music as a benefit for Project String Power, Inc. of Carthage. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. Enjoy the concert and the reception that follows.
January 28, 2016 - Even though Fillies Laura Chavez scored 20 points, Panola College fell to Tyler Junior College 94-90.
Fillies closed the gap going into the fourth quarter being down two 69-67, but Tyler Junior College kept the lead and got the victory. Both teams were relentless on the court, with Panola College racking up 30 fouls while Tyler Junior College picked up 26.
Chavez paved the way for Panola College, making 67% (2-for-3) of shots attempted while also sinking 100% (15-for-15) of free throws attempted.
Amanda Cruz also reached double digits, scoring 14 points for Panola College (5-for-8), 5 assist and 3 steals. Kia Fisker (16 points) and J'Lene Martinez (10 points) each contributed multiple three-pointers. Also chipping in for the Fillies were R'Trevia Randolph (7 points), Charlynn Perry (6 points), Kabreshia Orange and Genesis Rivera (5 points apiece), Raemeisha Claxton (4 points, 5 rebounds), and Teanna Frances Henderson (3 points).
Fillies will take action again Saturday, January 30th at AJ Gymnasium against San Jacinto-North at 2:00pm.
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.
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