Virtual Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5k Registration Open through July 4th Registration for the 2020 Farm Bureau Classic remains open through July 4th for participants to support the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum and the annual fundraiser taking place virtually this year. Participants are able to choose a 5k Run or a 5k Walk…
Due to the pandemic, all sporting events were modified. Even the recent NFL draft 2020 was held virtually. Regardless of circumstances, the draft was still a successful event. A mark where we are going to start witnessing our favorite college football players step on the pro world, finally. Now, as the post-draft season…
High school student-athletes can upgrade their skills at Mississippi College’s July 1 football camp. MC Choctaws head coach John Bland and his staff will again serve as instructors at the annual activity at Robinson-Hale Stadium. The cost to students is $50. From drills stressing offense, defense and speed, the camps help teens seeking to…
The Gatorade Player of the Year program has been recognizing the country’s best high school athletes for the last 35 years. While sports across the US have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, this hasn’t stopped the 2019-20 awards from being handed out. Across Mississippi, a number of male and female athletes…
Written by: David Nichols — Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications (Mississippi College) CLINTON, Miss. — Senior Katie Taylor has been named to the Gulf South Conference Top Ten, it was announced on Thursday (May 28). She will now move on to be considered for The Commissioner’s Trophy, which will be announced on Friday. Each year, the Conference recognizes…
RAYMOND – The Hinds Community College Eagle baseball program finished the COVID-19 shortened, 2020 season ranked No. 2 in the nation according to the most recent NJCAA poll. Prior to the abrupt end to the season, the Eagles boasted a record of 12-2 against quality NJCAA D1 and D2 opponents. 2020 was littered with stunning…
Although the 2020 golf season was halted due to the closure of schools, senior Ryan Long made enough of an impression to find his way on a collegiate golf team. Long signed a letter of intent with Southwest Mississippi Community College to play golf in Summit, Mississippi. Ryan Long is the son of Kristy and…
A well-rounded student athlete proves to have great work ethic, and Clinton sprinter Mauricka McKenzie Jr. has just what a coach looks for. Mauricka McKenzie Jr. signed a letter of intent to join the track and field team at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. The three-year starter has made a name for himself…
Written By: David Nichols — Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications https://www.gochoctaws.com/news/2020/5/11/WGOLF_ProgramLaunch.aspx Mississippi College president Dr. Blake Thompson and athletic director Mike Jones are pleased to announce the start of a women’s golf program, effective immediately, it was announced on Monday (May 11). “We are really excited about the launch of the women’s golf program at…
Written By: Hinds CC Athletics RAYMOND – The 2020 Hinds men’s and women’s seasons were significantly shortened this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the men’s and women’s squad entered the 2020 season in somewhat of a rebuild as the men’s team only had one returning sophomore while the women’s team featured all freshmen.…