Penn Valley athletic banquet honors basketball players

Holding your own on the court and in the classroom can be a challenge. But that's what makes student athletes special. MCC-Penn Valley honored the Scouts and Lady Scouts basketball teams for a great season.

Athletic Director Marcus Harvey and Women's Basketball Coach saluted the team for their hard work and perseverance.

Intramural tournament champions in basketball, volleyball, dodgeball

Students from Metropolitan Community College-Blue River competed with students from MCC-Longview and MCC-Penn Valley in the intramural tournaments, a huge event hosted by MCC-Blue River. The intramural tournaments boasted 21 teams comprising 78 players of three sports, including basketball, volleyball and dodgeball. In all, eleven basketball teams, seven volleyball, and three dodgeball teams took the court.

The final winner of the basketball tournament was the team KJock, whose members were Kyle Jackson, Korey Stucker, Hakim Houston and DeAngelo Mack. They defeated a team made up of Somali students from MCC-Penn Valley in the final round. Their contrasting styles of play made for a fun final.

Team SWAG won the Dodgeball Tournament. SWAG was the only team to participate in all three intramural tournaments. The team members were

Lady Scouts continue to soar!

MCC-Penn Valley Lady Scouts continue their winning streak. They beat Haskell Indian Nations 79 - 47 on Wednesday.

Several players also broke a few records in the process including:

Individual Record-Ejehi Ehovon, 13 offensive rebounds in a game (previous record held by: Hilary Walker, 11 offensive rebounds).

Team Records-Most rebounds in a game: 69. Previous record: 58 rebounds in a game, Year: 1995.

Tied with the 2005 defensive record for the most rebounds (37) in a game.

Check out the Lady Scouts tomorrow at 4 p.m. when they take on Cloud Community College. Also cheer them on at 6 p.m. on Monday when they play Ottawa University.

A. Fred Pohlman Shootout to be held at PV Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving weekend is about more than big meals to basketball fans. It's also the weekend for the annual A. Fred Pohlman Shootout.

MCC-Penn Valley Men's and Women's basketball teams will host the areawide basketball tournament on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the gym.

The tournament is also a great opportunity to check out the Lady Scouts who are fresh off a 94 -55 victory from Saint Mary!

Freshman Ejehi Ehovon earned double-doubles with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Also, several players scored double digits:
Shekera Haynes, Freshman: 17 points
KeAla Jones, Sophomore: 15 points
Leah Smith, Sophomore: 15 points

So let's cheer on the Scouts and other local high school and college teams at the shootout this weekend!

Penn Valley scouts ready for bball victory!

Basketball season is here and that means one thing – Penn Valley Scouts fever baby! As you can see from the schedule, it's going to be a tough season but the men and women's basketball teams are ready to continue their winning streak.

Men’s Basketball Schedule
Friday 11/12 7 p.m. John A. Logan College
Friday 11/26 4 p.m. Fort Leonard Wood
Saturday 11/27 4 p.m. Ellsworth Community College
Saturday 12/11 4 p.m. Florissant Valley Community College
Wednesday 1/5 7 p.m. State Fair Community College
Tuesday 1/11 7 p.m. North Central Community College
Thursday 1/13 7 p.m. Brown Mackie College
Friday 1/14 7 p.m. Missouri Valley College
Friday 2/4 7 p.m. Forest Park Community College
Saturday 2/5 3 p.m. St. Louis Community College-Meramec
Saturday 2/11 7 p.m. Central Methodist University
Tuesday 2/15 7 p.m. Moberly Area Community College
Wednesday 2/23 7 p.m. Westminister College

Women’s Basketball Schedule
Friday 11/26 Noon Ellsworth Community College
Saturday 11/27 Noon Fort Leonard Wood
Thursday 12/1 5 p.m. Haskell Indian Nations University
Saturday 12/4 4 p.m. Cloud County Community College
Monday 12/6 6 p.m. Ottawa University
Tuesday 12/7 6 p.m. Cottey College
Tuesday 12/14 5 p.m. Moberly Area Community College
Wednesday 1/5 5 p.m. State Fair Community College
Tuesday 1/11 5 p.m. North Central Missouri College
Thursday 1/13 5 p.m. Crowder College
Friday 1/28 6 p.m. St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley
Saturday 2/5 2 p.m. St. Louis Community College-Meramec
Saturday 2/12 2 p.m. St. Louis Community College-Forest Park

Get active with MCC-Blue River athletics

Today may be the last day of summer, but it's not the last day to get moving on the MCC-Blue River campus! Check out these fun opportunities to get active and enjoy a little spirited competition on campus.

Coed Open Volleyball Match

When: Sept. 23, 2010 at Noon

Where: Arts & Sciences Gymnasium Everyone is welcome. Attend 5 games and get a Blue River t-shirt!

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Dodge Ball Tourney

When: Sept. 27, 2010
Where: Arts & Sciences Gymnasium
The registration deadline is September 24 and the cost is $5.00 per person. At least four people must be on a team, but six is the max. Individuals that sign up will be placed on a team.

All teams must have at least one MCC student. The dodging will begin at 2:00 p.m.

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MCC Blue River’s Intramural Basketball Tournament

When: Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2010 at Noon
Where: Arts & Sciences Gymnasium
The cost is $5.00 per person. Teams must have at least one MCC Student on their team. Intermediate and beginner categories may be developed depending on number of registered players. Winners receive a special championship shirt!

To participate in any of these activities, sign up in the Campus Life office. Questions? Call Dave Owens at 816.604.6426 or email him at david.owens@mcckc.edu.

Former player now coaching women's basketball team

Who says you can never go home again?

Certainly not Wakisha Briggs who is a former Penn Valley student and is now serving as head coach of the Lady Scouts basketball team. Briggs, who played for the team from 1994 to 1996, is excited about returning to her roots and using her talent and skills to lead the team to a victorious season.

Welcome, Coach Briggs, and Go Lady Scouts!