Each coach has different aspirations as to where he wants to finish his coaching career. While some are happy with coaching at smaller high schools, others look to move up the 'ladder of success' when given the opportunity.

Gary head coach Ryan Cook believes his 'ship has come in.'

Garrison's Dustin Stahan was named Co-Most Valuable Player of District 21-1A  and Gary senior outfielder/pitcher Luke Thornton was among the players honored last week when the All-District 21-1A baseball teams were released by the league. The players were nominated and voted upon by the coaches.

Thornton played two positions, but was a first-team outfielder, along with Garrison senior Nathan Burkhalter, Douglass senior Blake Wallace and Timpson junior Tyler Jackson.

Gary 6-1 post player Connor Coligan has been named to the Class 1A All-State Academic basketball team by the Texas High School Coaches Association, according to information released by his parents.

He has been a integral part of the Gary High School basketball program throughout his four years of high school. He was named the team's Defensive Most Valuable Player and was an All-District 22-1A the past two seasons, earning second-team honors this season.

Athletes interested in becoming a part of the Panola College baseball team will have a chance next month to earn a spot on the NJCAA squad.

Ponies' head coach Todd Shelton has announced that the college will be holding an open tryout on Tuesday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at Jim Reeves Memorial Field at the Carthage City Sports Complex on the loop.