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Wrapping Up the Fall Sports Season with the Kickoff of Football State Championships

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8 months ago

November 28, 2023

228sports.com – Bruce Thornton – 2023-11-28 21:38:34

SUMMARY: As the 2023-2024 fall sports season concludes, Oxford hosts the Football State Champions this week. The Southern Six teams didn't secure a football title, yet they celebrated other victories: OLA continued their volleyball dominance, while St. Patrick's boys' cross-country team clinched top honors led by individual 3A champion Jack Hewes. Multiple athletes across classifications earned distinctions, such as Gracie Brewer's third place in 5A and Aaron Villa's fourth place in boys' events. Additionally, several Southern Six schools captured team titles in the newly scheduled fall golf season. In basketball and soccer, Southern Six athletes feature prominently in the Mississippi Association of Coaches' all-star selections for both boys' and girls' South Squads.

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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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