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Thornton wins prestigious Dave Williams Award
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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Gulfport’s 35-0 Victory Is The Shine On Rainy Night In Vancleave
SUMMARY: In challenging weather conditions at Vancleave Stadium, the Gulfport Admirals (2-0) achieved a convincing 35-0 victory over the Bulldogs (0-2). Despite the muddy field, Gulfport’s offense thrived under coach Blake Pennock, racking up 424 total yards, with quarterback Dane Sullivan throwing for 240 yards and four touchdowns. The defense was equally impressive, limiting Vancleave to just 160 yards and forcing two turnovers. Notable performances included running back Dakoreyan Payton and wide receiver Krisjeohn Burks, who caught three touchdown passes. Gulfport’s next matchup is scheduled for September 13 against Madison Central (1-1).
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Teams Battle For Playoff Berths As Volleyball Season Reaches Midpoint Â
SUMMARY: As the 2024 volleyball season progresses, teams are aggressively vying for playoff spots. Vancleave’s 3-1 victory over East Central improved their Region 4-5A record to 4-0, while Gautier also won 3-1 against Wayne County. In Region 4-7A, Ocean Springs leads with a 6-0 record, defeating St. Martin, and Gulfport stands at 5-1 after a win at Harrison Central. In Region 4-6A, Hancock remains undefeated at 4-0, while Long Beach‘s victory keeps playoff hopes alive. Poplarville leads Region 8-4A, and OLA dominates 8-3A, staying unbeaten in the region.
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PRCC volleyball comes up short on opening day of Alabama/Mississippi Crossover Tournament
SUMMARY: The Pearl River volleyball team faced a challenging opening day at the Alabama/Mississippi Crossover Tournament in Hanceville, Alabama, losing both matches. They first fell to Lurleen B. Wallace 3-0, with competitive sets ending 16-25, 17-25, and 19-25. Key contributions were made by Allie Varner and Annalaura Williford. In their second match, they battled Lawson State but lost 3-0, with set scores of 19-25, 20-25, and 21-25. Despite having early leads in both matches, the Wildcats could not maintain momentum. They will continue the tournament with matches against Bevill State and Wallace State on Saturday.
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