Malone Signs With Louisiana Tech
Brief by Katelyn Woods

Ponder Lady Lions star pitcher Wanda Malone signed a letter of intent to play softball for the division one college Louisiana Tech on Thursday, November 8th. To read the full article, check out the Ponder High Monthly Roar coming out on Friday, November 17th.

Wanda Malone with proud parents
Sam and Kathy Malone on Signing Day.

Wanda Malone Signing Day Photo Gallery

State Cross Country

Gregg Triumphs at State
By Krissy Boxell

For the third consecutive year, Mychelle Gregg returned to the state cross country meet on Saturday, November 11th determined to place within the top ten runners. Gregg reached her goal and was the 10th runner to cross the finish line. She ran her best time all year, 12:01.10, which is also her best time on the state course. Placing in the Top 10 puts Gregg on the All-State Cross Country Team. In the future, Gregg is considering running cross country at the college level.

Boys Place 7th at State Meet
By Krissy Boxell

The boys’ cross country team visited the state cross country course for the second year in a row. With only two members of the team who had run at state before, the team hoped to simply run their best race. Leading the Lions, Jesus Lujan finished 29th with a time of 17:35. Following shortly after was Alex Huerta in 34th with a time of 17:47. Salvador Sandoval ended in 52nd with a time of 18:10, Isaiah Boxell in 70th with a time of 18:33, Landon Hendrix in 72nd with a time of 18:35, Zach Hendrix in 79th with a time of 18:48 and Joseph Lockhart in 101st with a time of 19:50. The team placed 7th overall.

The Cross Country season wrap-up will be included in the Ponder High Monthly Roar print edition this Friday, November 17th.

District FFA Contest
Brief by Krissy Boxell

Several PHS students set off to Krum to compete in the District FFA Leadership Contest on Tuesday, November 7th. They took part in many events, such as Jr. and Sr. Creed Speaking, Radio Broadcasting, Jr. and Sr. FFA Quiz and Jr. Chapter Conducting. Check out the Ponder High Monthly Roar on Friday, November 17th for the full article on the District FFA competition.