Panthers Fall from First Period Drought; Seniors Honored

On Thursday, February 23rd, the Paulding Panthers hosted the Edgerton Bulldogs for a home game. For the Panthers, this was a special night. They chose this night to recognize the senior pep band members and seniors on their basketball team. This is oftentimes an emotional night for many basketball players, as it is the last home game that they will play for their school. Either way, the Panther boys pressed on to play their best in their final home game. Paulding’s record so far this season is 6-14, which isn’t very good, but doesn’t mean that they still can’t pull off a win.

The first quarter was very evident that this game would not go in Paulding’s favor. The Panthers were only able to score 1 point, foul shot by Kameron Echols. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, were able to add 10 points to the board. In the second quarter, Paulding stepped up some and scored 10 points, however, they were still outscored by Edgerton who scored 15. The score at half-time was 25-11, with Edgerton holding a strong lead.

Coming back from the half time break, the Panthers found their second wind and scored 11 points. Their defense upped its game as well and only allowed the Bulldogs to score 8 points. Paulding began to play strong into the fourth quarter. They managed to add 18 points. However, Edgerton added 17-points to the board. The final score of the game was 50-40, with Edgerton taking the win home.

Score by the Quarter:

Paulding – 1 10 11 18=40

Edgerton – 10 15 8 17=50

A few of the top scorers for Paulding were Ethan Rhonehouse with 15, Preston Ingol with 13, Kameron Echols with 4.

It is unfortunate that the Paulding Seniors could not have a win to celebrate their final home game. However, they should still be proud for the years that they have dedicated to their school, their sport, and themselves. Congratulations!

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Senior Highlights:

Cameron Doster, son of Denny and Kim Doster; While attending Paulding High School he has participated in football, basketball and baseball. His favorite memory is winning sectionals his sophomore against Liberty Center. His future plans include attending college and majoring in sports management.

Kameron Echols, son of Pam Echols; While attending Paulding High School he has participated in football, basketball, track, robotics, choir, men’s quartet and the school musical Hair Spray. His favorite memory is when Mookie hit the buzzer winning shot against Bryan. His future plans include after graduation to attend Xavier University and major in Health Care Administration.

Griffin Harder, son of Brian and Melissa Harder; While attending Paulding High School he has participated in the quiz bowl, soccer, basketball. His favorite memory is watching Doster chase Jaret around the gym before practice. His future plans include attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University to study Integrated Math Education.

Preston Ingol, son of Shawn Ingol and Roberta Hardman; While attending Paulding High School he has participated in football, basketball, track, OMUN, the science fair, National Honor Society, robotics, choir, solo and ensemble and as a community service worker. His favorite memory includes when Marcus cracked his tooth because his brother sat on him and when “we beat Bryan two in a row by a buzzer beater.” His future plans include attending Bowling Green State University, majoring in Sports Management and minoring in Business and Music.

Preston Johanns, son of Thomas and Erin Johanns; While attending Paulding High School he has participated in football, basketball, baseball, student council vice president, science fair, robotics team, honor roll, office helper, member og Stupendum and the National Honor Society. HIs favorite memory is winning NWC  freshman of the year and playing fake WWE in the locker room before varsity games. His future plans include attending Ohio Northern University majoring in nursing to obtain BSN.

Tyler Jacob Nichols, son of Darrell and Melanie Nichols; While attending Paulding High School he has participated in football, basketball, wrestling and track. His favorite memory in the grind with his friends, finally making it through everything and determining the people who we are going to be: Proud to be a Panther. His future plans include studying Physical Therapy at the University of Concordia, Ann Arbor and also play college football their.

Leona Aldred, daughter of Tom and Katie Pessefall; While attending Paulding High School she had participated in band, FFA, FCCLA, golf, solo ensemble, softball and a member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite memory is going to Florida with her chosen family. Her future plans include attending the University of Saint Francis and majoring in nursing.

Christine Clapsaddle, daughter of Dave and Shellie Clapsaddle; While attending Paulding High School she has participated in band, cross country, track, science olypiad, engineering team, quiz bowl, drama club, junior leaders and 4-H. Her favorite memory is waiting in line for the Escape from Gringotts ride at Universal with Beth and Michael. Her future plans include attending the University of Toledo and double majoring in Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering.

Daleigh Davis, daughter of Jammie Gandy and Gene Davis; While attending Paulding High School she has participated in soccer, softball, FFA, a member of the National Honor Society, drama department, science olypiad, solo and ensemble, band. Her favorite memory is going to Florida with her favorite seniors. Her future plans include attending Kent State University to major in nursing.

Christopher Elder. While attending Paulding High School he has participated in Pep, concert and marching band, DIII Honors band, solo and ensemble, quiz bowl, engineering team, HOBY and a member of the National Honor Society. His favorite memory is friends/bonds made with students and teachers. His future plans include attending Bowling Green State University for Music Education and Spanish Education.

Lauren Hill, daughter of Sherie and Jeff Summers; While attending Paulding High School she has participated in science olympiad, solo and ensemble, 4–H, band a  member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite memory is Kourtney and Daleigh causing her to choke on water and almost die during dinner at Disney World. Her future plans include attending University of Findlay to major in pre-veterinary medicine.

Kourtney Thomas, daughter of Jon and Becky Jo Thomas; While attending Paulding High School she has participated in FFA, band, solo and ensemble,  and drama department. Her favorite memory is overflowing the bathtub on the Florida trip and flooding the whole bathroom. Her future plans include attending OSU ATI in the fall and majoring in Horticulture Science.

Joellyn Salinas, daughter of Rich and Becky Bennett; While attending Paulding High School she has participated in band, solo and ensemble, track, quiz bowl and a member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite memory is playing Barbara Ann with the rest of the brass section on the balcony. Her future plans include attending IPFW with her best friend and roommate Brittany Brown and majoring in Business.

Beth Yates, daughter of Teddy and Valerie Yates; While attending Paulding High School she has participated in band, solo and ensemble, FFA, quiz bowl and a member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite memory is going to Florida. Her future plans include attending Northwest State and majoring in nursing.

Emily Knodel, daughter of Jeff and Kelly Knodel; While attending Paulding High School she has participated in FFA for 4 years, student council for 4 years, football and basketball cheerleading for 4 years and a member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite memory is winning homecoming queen with her boyfriend, Devin, as king. Her future plans include attending the University of Saint Francis and majoring in nursing.