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All Mississippi College Sports Cancelled for Spring 2020
As the COVID-19 virus continues to impact the country, the Gulf South Conference has decided to officially cancel all athletic competition and championships in the 2020 spring season. Other countable athletic related activities are suspended through the end of May. Activities outside of those parameters are governed by the NCAA rules within each institution’s discretion.…
Read MoreDontrell McQuarter Tabbed NJCAA All-Region XXIII
UTICA – Sophomore Forward Dontrell McQuarter was named to the esteemed 2019-2020 NJCAA Region XXIII Men’s All-Region team today (Mar. 25) for his stellar performance on the court for the Hinds Community College Bulldogs, throughout the 2019-2020 season. McQuarter is one of just ten players who received this honor. McQuarter was instrumental in Hinds historic season where…
Read MoreJakayla Johnson named to All-State Girls Basketball Team
Senior Jakayla Johnson was named to the Mississippi All-State Girls Basketball Team presented by Suddenlink. Johnson, a point guard, battled back after two ACL injuries to put up impressive numbers her senior season, leading her Lady Arrows team the MHSAA 6A State Championship game. She averaged 17.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 steals and 2.9…
Read MoreMississippi College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Announces His Retirement
Mississippi College head women’s basketball coach Paul Allen Duke has announced his retirement on Monday, March 16. The 25-year head coaching veteran steps down after leading the program to the Gulf South Conference Tournament for the first time since the 1994-95 campaign. “I’ve had a great career here,” Duke said. “I’ve made lots of friends and…
Read MoreGSC Suspends All Athletic Related Activities (Mississippi College)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In response to the continued impact of COVID-19, the Gulf South Conference has suspended all athletic competition, countable athletic related activities, and off-campus recruiting for an indefinite period. This decision was made after thorough collaboration between the conference office, university presidents and chancellors, and the league’s athletic directors. On Thursday, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the…
Read MoreHinds Track finishes strong at NJCAA Indoor National Championships in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA – The Hinds Community College men’s and women’s track teams competed at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Indoor National Championships this past weekend (March 6-7) held at the Liberty University Indoor Track complex. As a whole, Hinds experienced their usual success as both the men’s and women’s teams finished ranked No.…
Read MoreC Spire Gillom/Howell Finalists Announced
Finalists for the 2020 C Spire Gillom and C Spire Howell Trophies have been announced. The trophies which go to the Most Outstanding Women‘s and Men‘s college basketball players in the state will be presented at a luncheon held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame on Monday, March 9th. Once again fans will have…
Read MoreTim Bruss January & February Student Athletes
January Female: Senior Alaina Roberts for Bowling January Male: Senior Collin Chunn for Bowling February Male: Senior Caleb Bohannon for Archery
Read MoreHinds Bulldogs Capture Historic Win in NJCAA Region 23 Tournament
For the first time in a decade, the Hinds Community College Bulldog basketball program captured a victory in the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament. The Bulldogs defeated the East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) Lions 70-64 Tuesday evening (Mar. 3) in a back and forth affair. “This is a big win for our program. We are going…
Read MoreChoctaws Outlast Union; Clinch GSC Series
The Mississippi College baseball team claimed the Gulf South Conference series over Union University in a marathon, 13-8 contest. MC improved to 10-7 on the season and 5-1 in conference play while the Bulldogs dropped to 7-9 and 2-4. The Navy and Gold used a seven-run, eighth inning to claim the five-run contest and clinch…
Read MoreMC Women’s Basketball Team in GSC Tournament
For the first time since the 1994-95 season, the Mississippi College women’s basketball team earned a berth to the Gulf South Conference Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 29, with a 70-62 victory at the University of West Alabama. Mississippi College travels to Cleveland, Tenn., to face Lee University to open the GSC Tournament. Tip-off is set…
Read MoreTori Roberts Named GSC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week
Mississippi College senior Tori Roberts has been named the Gulf South Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week, it was announced on Wednesday (Feb. 26). Roberts (Jackson, Miss.) has gone a perfect 4-0 in singles play this season, including picking up wins over the #4 players for NAIA #3 Xavier and NCAA #14 Angelo State. She has…
Read MoreUSTA and Parks Department offer Beginner Tennis
USTA and Parks Department offer Beginner Tennis Once again the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) will be partnering to provide beginner tennis lessons for children ages 6-12 at Brighton Park, 530 S. Frontage Road from March 14 – April 25. Lessons will take place on Saturdays from 9:00…
Read MoreHinds Advances to MACJC State Semifinals with Dominate 81-55 Win over NWCC
For the first time in over a decade, a Hinds Community College Bulldog basketball team has won a playoff game. The last time that the Bulldogs were in the MACJC State playoffs was in 2012, where they were defeated by Holmes Community College, 73-64, in the opening round. Fast forward to 2020, the No. 2…
Read MoreMississippi College Indoor Track and Field Totals 17 Medals at GSC Indoor Championships
Mississippi College’s indoor track and field team grabbed some hardware at the Inaugural Gulf South Conference Championships with 17 total medals, including five championships while Daviciea McCartney and Tytavia Hardy each picked up special recognition from the championships. The Choctaws and Lady Choctaws each finished fourth in the team standings. Hardy was named the Most Outstanding Women’s Overall and…
Read MoreTrip To North Mississippi for Arrows Cancelled
The scheduled match ups between North Mississippi teams Oxford and Lafayette have been postponed due to the incessant rainfall. The trip to North Mississippi was to be a chance for the Arrows to jump start their 2020 season against two quality opponents, but the weather has put a damper on those plans. The Arrows are…
Read MoreMississippi Colleges Indoor Track and Field Brings Home GSC Weekly Awards
Mississippi College indoor track and field swept the Gulf South Conference Men’s Athlete of the Week awards and grabbed the GSC’s Female Field Athlete of the Week award as announced by the conference office on Monday, Feb. 17. Tytavia Hardy was brought home GSC Female Field Athlete of the Week while Todd McInnis was named the…
Read MoreVan Chancellor to Speak at the C Spire Gillom and Howell Awards
JACKSON, Miss., (February 13, 2030) – Former high school, college and professional basketball coach Van Chancellor has agreed to be the featured speaker at the annual C Spire Gillom and C Spire Howell Trophy banquet to be held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on Monday, March 9th. Part of the C…
Read MoreMC Equestrian Team Excels in Texas Competition
Mississippi College’s stellar equestrian team tied for team high point champion during recent competition in Texas. Knotted up against University of Texas and Louisiana State University, MC riders excelled on day two of the competition at Rice University in early February. Up next: Mississippi College Lady Choctaws saddle up against Texas State University of San…
Read MoreTrack & Field season preview
The Clinton Arrow Track and Field team is striving for success once again. They finished their indoor season at the Last Chance Invitational in Birmingham, Ala. with multiple personal records and podium appearances. The Arrows had two top-three finishers with Jake Moody placing third in pole vault with a mark of 14 feet and Martinez…
Read MoreLady Arrows to Play in 6A Soccer Championship
CLINTON – Clinton High School girls soccer took on Tupelo High School in the North State Semi-Final in Clinton, Mississippi this past Tuesday for a chance to go to the 6A Girls Soccer State Championship. The Lady Arrows took a 1-0 lead in the first half with beautiful saves from 8th Grader Sarah Polk…
Read MoreHinds Bulldogs Complete Regular Season Sweep of Jones
ELLISVILLE – The Bulldogs of Hinds Community College captured a big 76-66 road win against Jones College on Monday night (Feb. 3) as they continue their playoff push. “For us, we needed to see a win on the board. We have been struggling the past few games because we have been turning over the ball…
Read MoreKurt Powdar Tabbed NJCAA ITF National Athlete of the Week
Kurt Powdar (Chesapeake, Virginia) of the Hinds Community College track and field team was tabbed the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Indoor Track and Field (ITF) National Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Jaguar Invitational 2020 last week. Powdar won the Men’s Finals in 60 Meter Hurdles with a time of 7.84.…
Read MoreLady Arrow Soccer Playoffs tonight
The Clinton Lady Arrow Soccer Team will host the 6A North State Girls Soccer game at Arrow Field TONIGHT (Tuesday, Feb. 4) at 5:30 vs. Tupelo. Fans are asked to wear Red to show their support! Ticket prices for North State are $8, and only MHSAA State Passes are accepted. The winner of this game…
Read MoreWomen’s 4×400 Meter Relay Now Ranked No. 2 in NJCAA
The Hinds men’s and women’s track and field teams competed Sunday (Feb. 2) at the Jaguar Invitational and brought home two first place finishes. The women’s 4×400 meter relay team, which is composed of Kimorla Muschette, Ockera Myrie, Jamaya Rand, and Betheny Sanders, won first place in the Women’s 4×400 Meter Relay Finals with a time of 3:51.40.…
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