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With Playoff Nemesis Out Of The Way, ‘Elated’ Vancleave Eyes 5A State Baseball Championship
SUMMARY: Only two Southern Six baseball teams remain in the Mississippi High School Activities Association postseason: Vancleave (Class 5A) and George County (Class 6A). The 5A series between Vancleave and Lafayette will start on Wednesday at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Vancleave, coached by Justin Edwards, reached the finals by defeating East Central and South Jones. The Bulldogs, with a strong season and a four-game win streak, face the unbeaten Lafayette Commodores, who have dominated their playoff matches. Edwards acknowledges Lafayette's strengths, emphasizing their solid and experienced team. This marks Vancleave's first state title appearance since 2018.
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Burnham, Wise, Zielinski named Cobalt All-America Scholars
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
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
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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