Pana High School is enjoying success in and out of the classroom with regionals for volleyball and football just getting their start. Seven student athletes, all of whom are seniors, sat down on the WTIM Pana Morning Show to discuss the winning seasons they put together. In volleyball, Kennedy Bowker, Joey Laker, and Reagan McLaughlin discussed their coaches, culture, 26-8 record, memorable moments, and more. As for football, Carter Barber, Lincoln Burris, Parker Moore, and Gatlin Worker talked a new coaching staff, offensive and defensive set, and a preview of their matchup on Saturday afternoon.

The volleyball team faced Sullivan yesterday in the first round of the playoffs.  The players shared their most memorable moments in their time as Panthers.  They include bounce-back wins and the overall friendships they have made. 

Their success is a result of long stretches of hard work, especially for those who have witnessed the growth in recent years. 

Each of the three team members we spoke to have drawn inspiration from different sources as motivation. 

On the gridiron, the football team hosts Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin at 1 p.m. on Saturday.  The players say the offensive and defensive units have each set their team up for success on the other side of the ball.

Offensively, they credit the line for allowing the receivers to run their routes and the quarterback to make sound decisions in the pocket. 

More information on the playoffs for volleyball, football, and the many other interscholastic sports in Illinois is available at www.ihsa.org. 

Carter Barber, Kennedy Bowker, Lincoln Burris, Joey Laker, Reagan McLaughlin, Parker Moore, and Gatlin Worker appeared as guests on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.