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Hancock, East Central, And St. Patrick Head to State Softball Championships

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2 months ago

May 14, 2024

228sports.com – Bruce Thornton – 2024-05-14 15:06:11

SUMMARY: The 2024 state softball championships in Hattiesburg feature Hancock, East Central, and St. Patrick from the Southern Six, each eyeing state titles in their respective classes. Hancock and East Central progressed through tough matchups, claiming South State titles, whereas St. Patrick smoothly swept past Wesson. All games will be hosted at the Southern Miss Softball Complex. Hancock faces South Panola in 6A, aiming for a championship with a team led by standout players Teegan DeWitt and Brooklyn Cuevas. East Central, after defeating Vancleave, sets sights on Corinth in 5A, seeking their first state title since 2009. St. Patrick, with a strong playoff performance, challenges Mantachie in 3A, motivated by a potent mix of senior leadership and emerging talent. Poplarville, however, fell short to Purvis in the 4A South State series, ending their season.

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Burnham, Wise, Zielinski named Cobalt All-America Scholars

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2 days ago

July 24, 2024

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www.mgcccbulldogs.com – Don Hammack – 2024-07-24 23:00:00

SUMMARY: Three sophomores from Mississippi Gulf Coast's national championship golf team—Will Burnham, Jackson Wise, and Andrew Zielinski—received Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar awards for their academic and athletic achievements. To qualify, players must participate in at least 50% of competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 77, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2. Burnham, ranked No. 1 nationally, graduated with a 3.84 GPA and will play at Southern Miss. Wise, with a 3.65 GPA, will continue at Mississippi State, and Zielinski, ranked No. 2, graduated with a 3.92 GPA and will join Lee University.

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66 Pearl River athletes and three teams recognized by NJCAA for their academic success

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3 days ago

July 23, 2024

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www.prccathletics.com – 228admin – 2024-07-23 23:00:00

SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College announced that 66 student-athletes and eight teams achieved academic excellence, being recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Teams with a GPA of 3.0 or higher included women's soccer (3.81), volleyball (3.45), and softball (3.44); all were honored as 2023-24 NJCAA Academic Teams. Individual student-athletes earned recognition based on their GPAs, with first-team selections achieving a 4.0 GPA. Notable individuals include AJ Hansen (Baseball) and Chloe Ezell (Women's Soccer). For updates on PRCC athletics, follow them on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

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Dees joins Baseball coaching staff

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5 days ago

July 21, 2024

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www.mgcccbulldogs.com – Don Hammack – 2024-07-21 23:00:00

SUMMARY: New Mississippi Gulf Coast baseball coach Zach Allen has appointed Kade Dees as an assistant coach, completing his staff. Dees, who played for Allen in junior college, will serve as the hitting coach and work with catchers. He brings valuable experience, having recently been part of East Central's successful staff that reached the NJCAA Division II World Series. Dees also played for Delta State, contributing to their championship season. He holds degrees in health and sports performance. Dees expressed enthusiasm for coaching at Gulf Coast and working alongside Allen, citing the excellent facilities and campus.

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