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SOPHS DOMINATE HERRIN

The PCHS sophomores drubbed Herrin 57-38 at Thomas Gym Feb. 18. The frosh team didn't fare as well. View more pictures by clicking on the image.

HORSE SENSE

Sugar asked: "Will these snows ever end." Trigger responded, "Why are you asking me I'm a freakin' horse?"

Frigid temperatures, gusting winds and drifting snows made a lot of Southern Illinoisans pine for those steamy summer days when we can complain that we can't wait for winter. Be careful what you wish for.

PJHS/ST. BRUNO 3RD GRADE ACTION PHOTOS

Shawna Williams of Photography by Shawna contributed these photos of the PJHS boys' regional game and the St. Bruno Falcons' third graders versus Tamaroa. Click on the image to view the photo album.

PANTHERS POUND CHESTER

What a difference a day makes. After only able to muster 38 points against Nashville on Friday, the Pinckneyville Panthers came out with a scoring vengenance Saturday with an 88-55 shelling of Chester. The Yellowjackets kept it close in the first half but the second half was all Pinckneyville. Click on the image for more pictures including a zombie perfomance by the Pom Pon squad that wowed the crowd.

POMS STATE BOUND

The PCHS Pom Pons took home two first place trophies and qualified for state in three events at the I.D.T.A. Regional Competition. The team won the event's Class A "Kick" and "Pom" category. While it didn't place in "Lyrical" it did tally enough point to enable it compete in that category at state next month. Jamie Maxie was also one of seven girls at the competition to be awarded the "Rising Star" medal. Click on the image for more pictures.

PANTHERS TRIP AT HOME VERSUS NASHVILLE

The Panthers' 11 game win streak came to an end Friday with a 40-38 loss to Nashville. For more pictures of the evening click on the image.

WRESTLER NOTCHES 100TH WIN

PCHS wrestler Walter Eiskant tallied his 100th victory Jan. 30th at a meet in Litchfield. The senior competes in the 119 lbs. weight class. He is ranked seventh among Class 1A wrestlers. Congratulations Walter. Other PCHS grapplers who performed well at the meet were Tyler Rice, first place; Dylan Martin, third place and Thomas Medina, fifth place in their respective weight classes.