Published: December 6, 2006 For more than 10 years, The PJC men’s basketball team has met for dinner and a tournament on Thanksgiving Day.
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Interview with Volleyball Coach Pete Pena
Published: December 6, 2006 The Corsair talks with four-time Panhandle Conference volleyball coach of the year Pete Pena about his coaching philosophy.
Basketball team surmounts difficulties
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 22, 2006 <b><script language=”JavaScript”>var uslide_show_id = “92cfe307-e467-49be-af0c-1be3353d23c4”;var slideshowwidth = “230”;var linktext = “Click here to open our slideshow named "Lady Pirate Classic -v- ASCC" in a new window”;</script><script language=”JavaScript” src=”/embedslideshow”></script></b> The Lady Pirates have managed to start this season with plenty of wins; and with a (6-3) record, they are proving...
Pirates pull off victory against Wildcats
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 22, 2006 The PJC men’s basketball team (6-0) defeated Bishop State Community College Nov. 20, 88-82. They managed to remain undefeated in the 53- foul game. “They turned it into a junk game because they are small,” said Head Coach Paul Swanson about the number of fouls and the way his...
Volleyball team plays first game in the Hartsell
MADELAIN TIGANO The Hartsell Arena opened it’s doors Sept. 10 for the first volleyball game ever played on PJC’s Pensacola campus. Athletic Director Bill Hamilton did the honors in welcoming PJC’s opponents North Lake and PJC President Dr. Ed Meadows to the new court. Hamilton also thanked volleyball coach, Pete Pena, for his dedication in bringing...
Stepping it up with PJC dancers
Kelly Bream Published: November 22, 2006 The PJC dance team astounded the audience Monday night at the Milton campus during halftime performances at the men’s and women’s basketball games. “Performing at the basketball games is an adrenaline rush where our team can show everyone our hard work that we perfect during our practices,” said Natalie...
Lady Pirates defeat Lady Eagles in tournament
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 8, 2006 The women’s basketball team swept the Lady Pirates Classic Tournament with a win over Alabama Southern Community College on Saturday, 70-51. The Lady Pirates stole the lead from the Lady Eagles thanks to successful free throws very early in the first half. They managed to hold that lead for...
Lady Pirates post easy win over Clinton
Published: November 8, 2006 PJC easily won the first leg of the Lady Pirate Classic Friday night, beating Clinton (S.C.) Junior College 82-46. The Lady Golden Bears threatened an early PJC lead midway through the first half, but a 3-pointer by Tilya Raymond put the Lady Pirates ahead for keeps. At the half, PJC led...
Pirates hold on to winning streak
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 8, 2006 The PJC men’s basketball team is now 5-0 with a win over Alabama Southern Community College Thursday night, 76-71. In the last 45 seconds of the game, the Eagles were only 3 points down and had possession of the ball. A foul and 40 seconds later, a steal from...
Men’s basketball team overcomes EOCC
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 8, 2006 Keeping with the current trend of success, the PJC men’s basketball team (4-0) defeated Enterprise Ozark Community College Monday night, 81-68. The EOCC Weevils took an early lead, but the Pirates quickly caught up. Both teams exhibited very aggressive defenses. But PJC pushed through and took the lead, 8-7,...