Chipola homecoming game Saturday

Chipola hosts Tallahassee, Saturday, Feb. 6, for Homecoming 2010. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m. The men play at 7:30 p.m.

            Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough and his wife Priscilla invite all alumni to a reception in the Hospitality Room beginning at halftime of the women’s game. The Homecoming Court will be presented during the halftime of the men’s game.

            Both Chipola teams scored wins over Pensacola on Jan. 30. Sam Grooms poured in 20 points to lead the Indians to an 82-67 win over the Pirates. Keith Dewitt had 16 points and 12 rebounds. Kevin Powell had 12 points and 7 rebounds. Marvin Fitzgerald had 12 points, 8 rebounds for the Indians.

            The Lady Indians picked up their first conference victory with a 71-64 win over Pensacola on Jan. 30. Bianca Jarrett led with 24 points.  Lindsey Carr had 19. Ance Celmina scored 12.  Chipola coach David Lane said, “We played with only six players, but Lindsey Carr hit some big shots and Bianca and Ty both played very well.”

            The Indians suffered a 73-57 loss to Northwest Florida Feb. 3. Grooms led Chipola with 13 points. Aaron Davis had 12. Northwest (6-1) and TCC (6-1) are tied for first in the men’s conference race. Chipola and Gulf Coast are both 2-5. Pensacola is 2-6.

            Northwest is first in the state poll followed by TCC. Chipola (17-5) is ninth.

            The Lady Indians lost a 65-60 heartbreaker at Northwest on Feb. 3. Bianca Jarrett led Chipola with 30 points. Tykiesha O’Neil had 13 points. Chipola led 60-58 with two minutes remaining but could not hold on for the win.

            Gulf Coast (6-1) leads the women’s conference race. PJC (6-2) is second. TCC (3-4) is third. Northwest is 2-5 and Chipola is 1-6.   

            Gulf Coast is first in the state women’s poll followed by Pensacola. Tallahassee is fourth. Northwest is sixth. Chipola is tied for tenth with Daytona.

            Both Chipola teams host Gulf Coast Saturday, Feb. 13. Chipola will host the FCCAA State Basketball Tournament March 3-6 in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center. The top two men’s teams from the Panhandle will play in the tournament, along with the top three women’s Panhandle teams.  

            For information about Chipola sports, call 718-2CJC or visit www.chipola.edu