Accomplishments & Honors

2009-2010      2 players have signed to play with 4 year schools:

                                 Ryan Westbrook-3B, Northwestern State University

                                 Evan Mistich-2B, University of Oklahoma

2008-2009         Co Champions Region XIV Eastern Conference

 Overall Record 39-17, Ranked in Top 25 NJCAA Polls

 Qualified for the NJCAA Regional Tournament for  38th time in 59th year of the            baseball  program.

Had 2 players taken in 2009 MLB Draft

Cody Roger-OF Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Bobby Wagner-1B Chicago Cubs

9 Sophomores sign with four year schools

Matt Juengel-3B, Texas A&M University

Cody Rogers- OF, Texas A&M University

Mason Denson- RHP, Sam Houston State University

Aaron Wilkerson- RHP, Univeristy of Arkansas, Cumberland University

Jared Myrick- OF, Texas State University

Brandon Choate-C, Southern Arkansas University

Cam Sokalski- RHP, Motevallo State Univeristy

Greg Appleton-2B, Cumberland University

Matt Holland-LHP, St Mary's University San Anonio

 

 

2007-2008

4th Place finish in Region XIV Eastern Texas Conference

 

Overall Record included 33 wins

 

Qualified for the NJCAA Regional Tournament for the 37th time in 58th year of the baseball program

 

5 sophomores joined the list of Panola College players to sign with universities to continue their baseball career:

 

Chad Sherman - Texas A&M University

 

Scott Copeland - University of Southern Mississippi

 

Kory Cleveland - Lamar University

 

Daniel Martin - McNeese State University

 

Kofi Osei-Aning - Bethany College

 

Daniel Martin taken in the Major League Baseball draft

 

 

2006-2007

7 sophomores joined the list of Panola College players to sign with universities to continue their baseball career:

 

Taylor Davis - 1B, Louisiana State University

 

Jared Wondra - OF,   Louisville University

 

Tyler Alston -C,   Southern Arkansas University

 

Rickey Gardner -SS,   Oral Roberts University

 

Cody Jones -1B, East Texas Baptist University

 

Manny Kumar -3B,   Grambling State University

 

George Jordan -C,   Louisiana State University-Shreveport

 

Clayton McMillan- LHP signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Braves

 

 

2005-2006

4th Place finish in Region XIV Eastern Texas Conference

 

Qualified for the NJCAA Regional Tournament for the 36th time in the 56th year of the baseball program

 

6 sophomores, out of 8, joined the list of 91 Panola College players since 1997 to sign with universities to continue their baseball careers:

 

Josey Parker - Texas A&M University

 

Drew Bunting - Louisiana Tech University

 

David Aubrey - Southern Arkansas University

 

Ryan Campbell - University of Texas at Tyler

 

Christian Ruiz - Oklahoma Baptist University

 

Louis Rolon - Paul Quinn College

 

6 players were part of the graduating class at Panola College (94 out of 112 since 1997)

 

Josey Parker was selected to the NJCAA All-American Team

 

Drew Bunting and Josh Williams (Texas A&M University) were selected to the NJCAA Academic All-American Team

 

Josey Parker was selected to the NJCAA All-Region Team

 

5 players were selected to the Region XIV Eastern Texas Athletic Conference Team

 

Josey Parker received the Elvin "Buddy" Lowery Award

 

 

Since 1997

2 Major League players - Brian Lawrence ('97) and Cory Morris ('99)

 

16 players signed professional contracts:

 

Brian Lawrence - Padres

 

Shawn Sonnier - Brewers

 

Shawn Schumacher - Cardinals

 

Mark Hamilton - Astros

 

Aaron Clark - Devil Rays

 

Cory Morris - Orioles

 

Casey Blalock - Marlins

 

Derek Brewster - Phillies

 

Ben Parker - Reds

 

Rickey Pittman - Astros

 

Jason Wison - Pirates

 

Steven Thomas - Rockies

 

Brad Chedister - Astros

 

Chad Beck - Diamondbacks

Cody Rogers- Devil Rays

Bobby Wagner- Cubs

 

45 different universities have signed Panola College baseball players since 1997, they include:

 

Alabama, Abilene Christian, Angelo State, Arkansas-Monticello, Centenary, Dallas Baptist, Delta State, University of Dallas, East Texas Baptist University, University of Houston, Houston Baptist, Hardin, Lamar, LSU-Shreveport, Lincoln University, Louisiana Tech, LeTourneau University, Nichols State, Southwest Texas, Texas State, University of Texas, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Southern Arkansas University, University of Miami, Texas Christian University, McNeese State University, University of Oklahoma, Tarleton State, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Tyler, Trinity University, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Sam Houston State University, University of South Carolina, Southern University, Quachita Baptist University, Morningside University, University of Texas-San Antonio, Northwestern State University, Texas College, Oklahoma Baptist University, Paul Quinn College

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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