Paxton-Buckley-Loda Senior High

🕰️ Tonight's freshman football game at Unity has been pushed back to a 6 pm kick off. The bus will depart at 4:15.

Let's shine a spotlight on four more staff members from PBL High School!

⛳Congratulations to PBL Freshman Lucas Rodeen for shooting an 82 in yesterday's IPC Golf Tournament. Lucas finished 7th placing him on the All Tournament Team!

🌡️ The freshman football game scheduled with LeRoy for this evening is canceled

🌡️ WBGT Update 9/17/26
⚫ JH Cross Country at Lake of the Woods will now begin at 5:30, bus 4 pm
⚫ HS Soccer @ Fisher will now begin at 6pm, bus 4:30
⚫HS Golf Match cancelled due to heat
⚫JH Baseball and Freshman Football are on, as of now

It is time for another round of Staff Spotlights from the high school!

PBL High School is proud to announce that Jerilyn Dunlavey and Grace Hughes have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program! We are so proud of these seniors for their accomplishments!

We are honored to offer free admission to all active and retired military personnel and first responders as we come together to honor those who have served, sacrificed, and protected our communities and our freedoms at tonight's Homecoming football game.

Before kickoff, the Prairie Central Hawks and PBL Panthers communities will become ONE as we join together in the presentation of the Grand Old Flag.

We invite all (Prairie Central and PBL) military personnel, first responders, families, students, fans, and community members to arrive early and be part of this special moment.

·6:30 pm Active/Retired Armed Forces and First Responders called to east end zone to gather around the flag
·6:40 pm Homecoming Court announced and recognized in front of the home bleachers
·6:45 pm Prairie Central Hawks, PBL Panthers, Active/Retired Armed Forces and First Responders unite to hold Grand Ole Flag on the football field
·6:50 pm Panther Regiment enters, singing of the National Anthem - FFA raises the flag in west end zone during the singing of the National Anthem
·7 pm Kick Off

Our next Impactful Teacher is Mr. Graham. Mr. Graham was chosen by Grant Marshall. Grant chose Mr. Graham because "Coach Graham has always been someone that believes in me and wants to teach me the right material. He has also taught me how to enjoy football through adversity" The Impactful Teacher shirts are sponsored by Grant Kleinsteiber with Compass Insurance.

PBL community we are in need of coaching help! We are still looking for boys basketball coaches at the Junior High level. Season begins October 19th, which means we are just over a month away from the start of the season! If you are interested or know of someone who may be coaching please contact us!

🌡️WBGT updates (9/4)
JH Softball vs Watseka has been cancelled for today due to the heat. Practice will be after school at Clara Pete until 4:30

JH Baseball practice has also been moved inside due to the heat. Baseball will practice at Clara Pete from 4:30-5:30.

HS Football at Pontiac is on for a 7pm kick - Pontiac will continue to monitor the WBGT to ensure all safety and guidelines are followed

🌡️ WBGT updates (9/3)
·JH Baseball v IW - canceled for today, game rescheduled to 9/12 at 9 am - JH Baseball (A only - no B) will practice at Clara Pete after school until 5 pm
·JH Softball v Milford - canceled for today, due to lack of days left in the season this game will not be made up - 8th grade night celebration will be moved to Pueblo Lindo 4:30 pm
·JH Cross Country Home Meet - canceled, no XC practice today
·HS Boys Golf @ Danville Viking Invitational - canceled today
·JV/Varsity Volleyball v Watseka begins at 5:30 pm - (freshman game canceled) Freshman volleyball practice in HS gym 3:30-4:45 and then set up for tonight's JV/V game
·Freshman Football v Pontiac - canceled, make up date Monday 9/7 (first half freshman, second half JV) noon start - Football practice in JH gym after school until 4:30
·HS XC - no practice
·HS GBB open gym - canceled

💙💛 Your PBL Panthers are proud to invite all active and retired military personnel, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and first responders to attend the PBL vs Prairie Central Homecoming Football Game!
📅 Friday, September 11
📍Zimmerman Field
⏰ 7pm Kickoff - Please plan on arriving early and join us for the Presentation of the American Flag, honoring the United States of America and all those who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms.

🌡️Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Updates!
·JH Baseball will now be played at Cissna Park, beginning at 6:30 pm. Mid bus leaves at 5:15 pm - A game only, no B innings. No B team practice.
·JH Softball will practice at Clara Pete (gym) after school until 5 pm
·JV Golf @ Willow Pond Golf Course is canceled for today
·Varsity Golf @ Danville Invite is canceled for tomorrow
·Soccer v Danville is canceled for today
·Varsity football will practice in the JH gym from 3:30-4:30
·Volleyball will practice in the HS gym until 5:30

🎫 Get yours while you can! Student-athletes now have coupon booklets available to sell. We are incredibly grateful to our generous local businesses for supporting our student-athletes and providing some fantastic savings. Each booklet has well over $25 worth of savings, making it a great value!

💰 Support our student-athletes + save money while you shop local!

See your favorite athlete and get yours today!

🏈Due to the forecasted heat and humidity, the PBL JV football game vs. St. Joseph-Ogden will now kick off at 6:00 pm this evening.

Our next Impactful Teacher is Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson was chosen by Gavin Kief. Gavin chose Mr. Johnson because "Mr. Johnson has made a lasting impact on my life because he has been so much more than just a teacher, he has also been my coach and FCA advisor. He has helped me grow closer to Christ while always challenging me to strive for my best. His belief in me and the high standards he sets have shaped not only the student and athlete I am today, but the person I hope to become." The Impactful Teacher shirts are sponsored by Grant Kleinsteiber with Compass Insurance.