Peoples Bank & Trust Donates New Digital Scoreboard to Pana Junior & Senior High School Lady Panthers Softball Program
November 12, 2026
It’s a whole new way to keep score for the Pana Lady Panthers!
Peoples Bank & Trust recently donated a new solar-powered LED digital scoreboard to the Pana Jr. and Sr. High School Lady Panthers Softball program, bringing an exciting addition to the team’s new field located west of Pana Junior High School.
For several years, the Lady Panthers played their home games at Tanner Field without an official scoreboard. Now, thanks to the donation from Peoples Bank & Trust, players, coaches and fans can enjoy a modern digital scoreboard as they cheer on the team.
“Being part of a community means providing support in a number of ways,” said John Gardner, President & CEO of Peoples Bank & Trust. “Helping support the Lady Panthers with this donation is something we are very proud to be a part of.”
The Lady Panthers were excited and grateful to receive the new scoreboard, which is powered by solar energy and adds an important feature to their new home field. Coach Ashley Karnes noted “The Panther Softball family greatly appreciates the amazing contribution from Peoples Bank & Trust. Past and current players are equally excited for the amazing addition to the new field and it’s a reminder to every girl that steps onto that diamond that their community believes in them.
Peoples Bank & Trust employees Jennifer Mathis, Sadie Waddington and Mason Crowe joined Pana High School Athletic Director Greg Cothern, coaches Nathan Denton and Ashley Karnes, and Lady Panthers players Addison Casner, Tenley Karnes, Alexis Ellenberg, Ayris Denton, Grayson Meadows, Lainey Foor, Aubree Bird, Gracie Simpson and Addy Reed for the scoreboard presentation.
Here’s to the Lady Panthers, a great new field and plenty of exciting softball ahead!
Peoples Bank & Trust is a locally owned and managed, independent community bank with thirteen offices located in Charleston, Altamont, Arcola, Arthur, Tower Hill, Pana, Taylorville, Tuscola, Morrisonville, Springfield, Waverly, Palmyra and White Hall.