Powerlifters Aaron Liker of Center and Tyler West of Shelbyville, along with San Augustine's D.J. Parks, have earned the right to participate in the State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene on March 24 after finishing at or near the top of their respective classes on Saturday in Rusk.
The Panola College Student Government Association (SGA) is preparing for one of its biggest fundraisers yet. This year the SGA is organizing a 5K (3.1 miles) fun run and a strong man competition to be held on April 21 at the main campus in Carthage. These two competitive events will give students a chance to have fun while competing and raising money for various college organizations.
Area powerlifters competed against the best in all Region III classifications last weekend as they battled to qualify for a position in the coveted Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Meet. Center's Kevinski Pitts earned the right to return to the annual event for the second straight year after finishing second in the 220-pound weight class last Saturday in Rusk.