Posted: Jan 16, 2020
The Ponies hosted Lee College on Friday January 3rd and came away with a 93-79 victory. 16 Made 3-Point Field Goals helped seal the deal. Jermaine Drewey's hot shooting early set the tone for the rest of the game. Drewey led the way with 23 points (7-12 3PFG). He was joined in double figures by Kamari Brown with 21 points (6-8 3PFG) and Christopher Coley with 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Two days later the men traveled to Brenham, TX for their game vs Blinn College. It was the Ponies' shooting in the second half that enabled the come from behind victory, 99-89. The Ponies were 10-14 in the second half from 3-Point Range. Kelyn Pennie and Kamari Brown led the way with 23 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds, and 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The were joined in double figures by Jermaine Drewey with 13 points and 5 rebounds, Jerrel Kelly with 12 points and 5 rebounds, and Dominique Jackson with 11 points.
Following Monday's road victory, the Ponies hosted Angelina on Wednesday and dropped a hard fought contest, 97-89. After the loss the team traveled to Beeville, TX on Friday for their Saturday contest vs Coastal Bend. The men dropped that game 86-80.
On Wednesday January 15th, Paris came to Carthage and the Ponies used a 64 point second half to win 91-80. Panola was led in scoring by Jermaine Drewey with 23 points and 5 rebounds and Cameron Carson with 22 points. Kelyn Pennie scored 18 and dished out 5 assists and grabbed six rebounds. Joining them in double figures was Christopher Coley with 11 points and 4 assists.
With the win, Panola moves to 15-4 on the year and 6-2 in Region XIV play.
The Ponies will travel to Kilgore on Saturday January 18 for their game vs the Rangers. Tip is set for 4PM.