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!

MCC-Penn Valley president takes time for student athletes

MCC-Penn Valley President Bernard Franklin recently chatted with men and women's basketball players about the responsibility of being scholars and athletes. Franklin praised the players for their hard work on the court and encouraged them to show the same diligence in the classroom.