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Thornton wins prestigious Dave Williams Award

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www.mgcccbulldogs.com – Don Hammack – 2024-06-03 23:00:00

SUMMARY: Brad Thornton, coach of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s golf team, led his team to a national championship and received the Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award from the Golf Coaches Association of America. His team, the NJCAA Division II Men’s Golf Champions, dominated the season, winning 12 consecutive tournaments and clinching conference and district titles by substantial margins. Thornton credited his players’ hard work for the honor, marking him as Gulf Coast’s second coach to win this prestigious award. All team members received PING All-America honors, with all finishing in the top 10 of the Clippd national rankings.

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Panthers Defeat Terry 59-37, Look To Pounce Back In Final Four Rematch vs. Ridgeland

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228sports.com – Bill Glenn – 2025-02-23 11:17:00

SUMMARY: Pascagoula’s basketball team, after a dominant 59-37 win over Terry, is headed back to the state semifinals, where they will face Ridgeland, the team that ended their season last year. Coach Lorenzo Wright emphasized the team’s focus on the upcoming game, acknowledging the past defeat but stressing the importance of moving forward. Senior Kelan Rich led the Panthers with 23 points, while Blake Nettles added 16 points, including impressive dunks. Pascagoula’s defense and athleticism were on display, and now they are aiming for a state championship appearance after last year’s unexpected loss.

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How State Bowling Champion Adam Nguyen Rolled His Way To The Top

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SUMMARY: D’Iberville senior Adam Nguyen emerged as the top high school bowler in Mississippi, claiming the individual title with a total score of 841 after a standout final game on February 6. Previously, his team secured the Class III boys championship, marking their fourth title in six years. Nguyen, who started bowling in eighth grade inspired by his brother, utilized a two-handed technique, enhancing his control. With a 224 opening score, he climbed the ranks to win by eight pins. Nguyen plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in nutrition while pursuing collegiate bowling opportunities.

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How State Bowling Champion Adam Nguyen Of D’Iberville Rolled His Way To The Top

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228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2025-02-15 18:13:00

SUMMARY: D’Iberville senior Adam Nguyen won the state high school bowling championship, finishing with a total score of 841 after a clutch final game where he scored 227. Initially ranking third, he moved up to first place in Jackson on February 6. D’Iberville also clinched the Class III team title, marking their fourth championship in six years. Nguyen, inspired by his brother, started bowling in eighth grade. With a 3.5 GPA, he plans to study nutrition at the University of Southern Mississippi and is open to college bowling opportunities. He encourages everyone to try bowling, emphasizing its enjoyment.

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