Panthers subdue Miners on Senior Night
(PANA) — The Pana Panthers boys basketball team pulled away from the visiting Gillespie Miners in the second half of their game in the PHS gym Tuesday night to come away with a 79-51 South Central Conference victory. It was Senior Night for 5 Pana players.
The seniors did not disappoint, led by Brandon Schoonover who exploded for 35 points, a game and career high. Senior Evan Hudlin added 17, getting three 3-point baskets int he first quarter. Fellow senior Kyle Kuhn scored 11; Colin Schmitz, another senior, popped for 8 points and
Drew Hackler, senior, got 3. Junior Max Lynch added
5 points int he contest. Pana led, 21-16, after the first period and at halftime, the lead 41-32. In
the second half, Pana out- scored the Miners, 38-19, coasting to the win.
The Panthers made half of their free throws, 9-of- 18, and the Miners went to the line 18 times, making good on 7, 39%.
With the win, Pana improves to 27-3, winning their last 5 straight. They are 7-0 – first place – in the South Central Conference with one more loop game remaining, at Greenville on Thursday night, Feb. 17, 2022. It is also the final regular season game on the schedule.
(PANA) — Seven seniors were honored on Senior Night in the Pana High School gym on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. From left are cheerleader Sierra Hocq, players Drew Hackler, Evan Hudlin, Kyle Kuhn, Colin Schmitz and Brendon Schoonover and cheerleader Lauren Phillips.
