Lions Basketball Season Wrap-up
By Katelyn Woods

The varsity basketball boys ended their season in the Regional Quarterfinals against the powerhouse Rivercrest on Feb. 27. The Rebels edged the Lions 44-39.

The Lions had a triumphant season overall. The boys finished their season with an impressive overall record of 30-6 and a flawless district record of 14-0, which earned them the title of District Champions. They also won both the Ponder and Dublin Tournaments and placed 5 th at the Whataburger Tournament.

The boys racked up the awards when the All-District teams were named last week. Every Lion received at least one honor. Junior Nathan McPherson was named MVP of the district; sophomore Jesus Lujan was named Defensive Player of the Year and Academic All-District; senior William Stanton, Offensive Player of the Year; sophomore Isaiah Boxell, Newcomer of the Year; junior Calvin Redfearn, 1 st Team All-District; and named Honorable Mention All-District were senior Scott Lambert and sophomores Joel Garza and Terrill Yeager, who was also named Academic All-District.

With only graduating two seniors and lots of young talent remaining, the varsity Lions and their fans have a lot to look forward to in the seasons to come.

Regional Qtr. Final
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Softball Wins 1st District Game
by Lindsey Allen

On Mar. 2, the varsity girls’ softball team had their first district game of the season against Farmersville and was victorious with a smooth-sailing 7-1 win.

The night started off right, when the Lady Lions gained two runs in the first inning. The score continued to increase throughout the game, and the girls only allowed the Lady Farmers one run, which was scored during the 3 rd inning.

Senior Wanda Malone, who has already signed with Louisiana Tech, pitched the entire game and contributed to the victory with numerous strike-outs.

“It’s nice to start district off with a ‘W’,” sophomore, second baseman, Keeley Woods said.

Tonight, the PHS girls will compete against Leonard at 4:30 in Ponder. And on Mar. 8, the Bowie Tournament will begin with three games. The following morning, Ponder will play another game in Bowie before playing an evening game in Krum, against Krum, separate from the tournament. On Mar. 10, the team will travel to Bowie one more time to conclude the tournament.

Much can be expected from the Lady Lions this season, due to their record thus far. The team has only lost one game, against Sanger, and plans to keep adding up the W’s.

1st District Game Vs.
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