By Nathan Deen Published on November 21, 2007 The season for the PJC men’s basketball team has been filled with tournaments. The Pirates have played two so far with several more ahead in the non-conference schedule. PJC began their season at home with the Cici’s Tip-off Classic on Nov. 2 and just returned from the...
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Women start well, despite injuries
By Nathan Deen Published on November 21, 2007 The PJC women’s basketball team started the season with the goal of winning all of their non-conference games. At the end of seven games, they are 5-2. Their losses include a one-point loss to Three Rivers Community College, Conn. on Nov. 10 and a 25- point loss...
Slay chosen for flag
By Nathan Deen Published on November 21, 2007 Former PJC student and flag football player Kirk Slay will be inducted in to the National Flag Football Hall-of-Fame on Dec. 30. Slay was overwhelmed and surprised when he received the news. “I didn’t expect to get inducted so soon,” Slay said. “I still play at UWF...
Lady Pirates lose at home 86-61
By Nathan Deen Published on November 7, 2007 PJC was defeated by Santa Fe Community College Saturday night by a score of 86-61. Santa Fe came out strong early with a 17-2 run that was ultimately the difference in the game. PJC was able to hang within 15 points through most of the game but...
PJC improves to 5-2 with win
By Nathan Deen Published on November 7, 2007 PJC defeated Arkansas Tech in their final game of the West Plains Tournament, 89-72. The Pirates improve their record to 5-2 as they return home to play in the PJC Thanksgiving Classic this upcoming Thursday. PJC had a significant size advantage over Arkansas Tech, an all-guard team....
PJC wins first home game against Andrew College
By Nathan Deen Published on November 7, 2007 After playing their first game at home this season in game one of the PJC Lady Pirate Classic, PJC improved to 5-1 by defeating Andrew College for the second time this year, 80-51. Andrew College hurt themselves with numerous turnovers and PJC dominated the boards with 38...
PJC wins game two of West Plains Tournament
By Nathan Deen Published on November 7, 2007 PJC lost their first game in the West Plains Tournament on Thursday night to Missouri State University by a score of 96-69. PJC head coach Paul Swanson said that the score did not indicate the intensity of the game. The Pirates led at half time by four...
Sun Chiefs No Match for Lady Pirates
Lindsey Chavers Sep 11 2006 12:00AM The Lady Pirates improved their record to 13-5 with a victory against Faulkner State Community College on Friday night. In the first game, PJC took the lead early and held it thanks to successful blocking, 30-16. Game 2 was much closer. It was point-for-point until the halfway mark, but...
Lady Pirates advance to finals in PJC Classic
Lindsey Chavers Sep 11 2006 12:00AM Friday The Lady Pirate Volleyball team proved they are a force to be reckoned with at the PJC Classic, the tournament held at the Milton campus for area community college teams, on Friday. They started off strong against Southern Union Community College from Wadley, Alabama. During the second game,...
Despite effort, PJC loses first game of the West Plains Tournament
By Nathan Deen Published on November 7, 2007 PJC lost their first game in the West Plains Tournament on Thursday night to Missouri State University by a score of 96-69. PJC head coach Paul Swanson said that the score did not indicate the intensity of the game. The Pirates led at half time by four...