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Panola men run past Coastal Bend, 91-70 - Light and Champion: Sports
Beeville, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Coastal Bend College here Saturday night, 91-70. With the victory the Ponies raise their record to 9-4 and 2-1 in Region 14 play. “Other than about a 3 minute span in the first half we played a solid ball game.” Head Coach Grant McMillan mentioned. “It was a great way to end our semester and head into our holiday break.” He added.
Panola Ponies Basketball Update December 7, 2016 - Light and Champion: Sports
The Ponies found themselves down to start the ball game 2-0 but a Tyonte Robertson three pointer gave them a 3-2 lead. The Ponies never lost the lead the rest of the way. Panola led by as much as nine points in the first half and led at the break 38-32. In the second half, Panola increased their lead to 57-43 with 7:54 remaining in the game.
Panola College men go 1-1 in Guy Davis Thanksgiving Classic - Light and Champion: Sports
Panola College and Odessa College opened the tournament Friday afternoon. After a back and forth battle to begin the game. Odessa nailed a flurry of three pointers to take a 17-34 lead with just under eight minutes remaining in the first half. Panola closed the half on a 12-6 run and found themselves trailing at halftime, 29-40. The Ponies started strong in the second half going on 30-14 run to take a 59-54 lead at the six minute mark in the second half.
Stellar defense propels Panola men to 86-48 victory over Louisiana College JV - Light and Champion: Colleges
Carthage, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Louisiana College JV here Thursday Night, 86-48. The victory raises the Ponies record to 5-2. “As a staff we really emphasized rebounding and extra effort plays tonight. We ended up with 50 total rebounds and 25 team assists.” Stated head coach Grant McMillan. “Our guys executed on both ends the best all year.” He added. Panola used dominate defense in the first half to build a 42-17 half time lead.
Panola College goes 1-2 in Midland Classic - Light and Champion: Sports
Midland, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team went 1-2 this weekend in the Midland Classic hosted by Midland College. After this weekend’s play Panola’s record is 3-2. “We hit about as much as adversity as you can in a three day span.” Stated Head Coach Grant McMillan. “Playing three high quality opponents this early in the year will only help us when we get into league play.” He added. The opening game of the tournament features Panola and fifth ranked Phoenix College.
Panola College men out man Houston Community College, 102-43 - Light and Champion: Sports
Carthage, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Houston Community College here Monday night, 102-43. With the victory, the Ponies raise their record to 2-0. “I thought we had much better rhythm tonight. Our guys stayed engaged on the defensive end. We will have to raise our level this weekend for the Midland Classic.” Stated Head Coach Grant McMillan. Houston Community college took a 1-0 lead after shooting an administrative technical to start the game.
Panola College men defeat Louisiana Christian to open the season - Light and Champion: Sports
Carthage, TX – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Louisiana Christian, 105-88 Saturday night. The Ponies begin the season 1-0. “It was good to finally get to play a real game.” Stated Head Coach Grant McMillan. “It was a total team effort. There are a lot of positives and along with some negatives we can take away from the game. We have to build as a group and get better.” He added. Louisiana Christian started the game on a 6-0 run with back to back threes.
Denton County begins issuing same-sex marriage licenses
The first same-sex couple has been given a marriage license by Denton County Clerk Juli Luke, following Friday operations that turned at least three couples away. Whitney Hennen and Sara Bollinger, both UNT alumnae, was the first couple in the county to receive their marriage license, though another couple, who did not talk to reporters, had their paperwork processed before Hennen and Bollinger.
First marriage license for gay couple denied in Denton
UPDATE 12:18 p.m. – Nickell and Hernandez have decided to go to the Dallas County office to get their application processed. UPDATE 12:05 p.m. – Another notice has been posted at the County Clerk’s desk, stating that the office is not currently issuing gay marriage licenses pending a vendor issue. UPDATE 12:00 p.m. – After consulting with legal consel, the District Attorney has given County Clerk Juli Luke deciding power on application status.
UNT players get NFL shot
The 2015 NFL Draft was this past weekend, but no one from the Mean Green football team was selected. The last time that happened was in 2004. But, there were three Mean Green players that signed as undrafted free agents once all seven rounds were over. Whether they actually make their respective teams remains to be seen, but they will at least get a shot in training camp. Akunne signed with the Atlanta Falcons after the draft.
UNT assessing damages at Kerr Hall following Monday flood
Housing officials still have not determined when students will be allowed back into their dorms following a flood in wing A resulting from a sprinkler that went off when two students used a lighter to cook s’mores. Sarah Amberson, hall director of Kerr, told reporters a restoration company is drying and sanitizing the rooms, and assessing moisture levels. She said the rain over the last few days affected the moisture inside Kerr.
Breaking down HB 40 on its way to the Senate
Breaking down HB 40 on its way to the Senate The Texas House last week, after a three-hour debate, passed a measure, 122-18, that directly counteracts Denton’s ban on hydraulic fracturing. Of the three Denton County state representatives, only Tan Parker (R-Lewisville) voted against HB 40. Denton’s own representative, Republican Myra Crownover, supported it. Authored by state Rep. Drew Darby (R-San Antonio), HB 40 did leave the House attached with some key compromises.
Fracking ban losing to state spin game
Ten weeks remain in the current legislative session and Denton’s prohibition of hydraulic fracturing is suffering from a political spin game, ignorant of the ban’s premise but effective nonetheless. Texans debated House Bill 40 before the Energy Resources Committee of the Texas House on Monday in Austin. It is only one of numerous oil related bills that have been filed this session, many in reaction to the ban itself.
Denton Square is now chain-free
After a short two-year stay, the Subway on the Square has closed its doors. The restaurant dealt with obstacles from competition, including the two additional Subways within minutes of campus, to community resistance with many members of the Denton community saying a chain restaurant does not have a place on the Square. “The Square is supposed to be a historic mark of Denton,” visual arts and design freshman Breana Haag said.
Dallas Protesters remember Michael Brown
Update 12:30 p.m.: Two students were arrested by Dallas police last night during the protest. Studio Art and pre-RTVF senior Jonathan Adams and history sophomore Clinton McBride were charged with obstruction of a highway passage, which is a class B misdemeanor. Bail has not been set for either student. The crowd clapped and cheered every time a strong opinion booms from the megaphone. The crisp, cold air added to the subtly peaceful atmosphere.
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