Author: SCook

Shauna Cook- The Corsair It was a back to back win for the Pirates on Jan. 18 taking a second conference win against Chipola College 45-42. After the Pirates defeated the #1 ranked team, Northwest Florida, they proved they have what it takes to go all the way. Pirates started off the game with a...

Shauna Cook- The Corsair It was another Conference win for the Lady Pirates Saturday, Jan. 18 against Chipola College Lady Indians, winning 85-82. Lady Pirates took the first basket made by Ronika Ransford followed by a three pointer from Darnisha Hamilton “Sweet D” from way back, giving the Lady Pirates the lead. With 18:09 on the...

Shauna Cook-The Corsair Jan.14 was a huge success for Pensacola State Mens Basketball winning the game against the #1 ranked team Northwest Florida in overtime 75-68. For the Pirates, Northwest Florida was the team to beat, and the Pirates did exactly that. Pirates were down by 2 at the end of the first half coming...

Shauna Cook-The Corsair Jan. 14 was a great defeat for the Lady Pirates taking the win against the #2 ranked team in the national rankings, Northwest Florida 71-61.  Lady Pirates put their heart and souls into this game taking and maintaining the lead, never giving Northwest Florida an opportunity to catch up. Five of the...

Shauna Cook- The Corsair  Jan.3 was the first Panhandle Conference Game for the Pirates against Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City. Pirates were off to a great start taking the game until the second half with 3:46 left on the time clock. Gulf Coast put the pressure on the Pirates taking the lead and...

Shauna Cook- The Corsair Jan.11 was a big night for the LadyPirates as they step into their first conference of the season against Gulf Coast Community College. Lady Pirates were off to a good start taking the lead. With 6:40 left on the clock in the first half, Gulf Coast tied the game and then...

Shauna Cook The Corsair Jan. 3 was a win for the Pirates leading the whole way through against St. Johns River. In the first half, Pirates led 41-28. Coming back into the second half, Pirates maintained their confidence winning the game 66-51. It was a success for the Pirates with every player that stepped out...

Shauna Cook The Corsair Sophomore Darren Goodson faced a lot of trials and tribulations growing up. The 6-foot-5 forward for Pensacola State’s men’s basketball team grew up in the Winton Terrace Projects in Cincinnati, Ohio where he was exposed to crack dealers, robbery, and murder. “It was hard but my mother always found a way...