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Charlotte doubled the Jackson State salary of Tomekia Reed
Tomekia Reed doubled her salary by signing with Charlotte and has a bonus-earning potential that is six-figures. The post Charlotte doubled the Jackson State salary of Tomekia Reed appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Smith-Wills ownership in question after governor signs off a new legislation
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Smith-Wills Stadium is City of Jackson property right now, but that may soon change. Commissioner of the Legacy League and CEO of Hank Aaron Sports Academy, which operates out of Smith Wills, Tim Bennett said he wasn’t given a heads-up about the legislation. “No pun...
Northwest Rankin has a new boys basketball head coach
FLOWOOD, Miss. — Longtime Provine basketball coach Sirdonta Washington is now at Northwest Rankin as he takes over the Cougars boys basketball program. Sirdonta led the Provine Rams two a pair of state semifinal appearances and an 83-63 record after 11 seasons with the program.
Mississippi high school championships to air on MeTV Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — Baseball fans, get ready to cheer on your local high school teams as 16 WAPT and the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) bring you the excitement of live high school baseball championships. The MHSAA high school baseball championship games will air live on Me-TV Jackson...
Jackson Prep wins in walk-off fashion in game one of MAIS 6A Championship
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Prep bats were held in check for most of the evening by the PCS pitching staff. Through five innings, the Patriots were scoreless with just one hit, but only down 1-0. Prep tied the game in the sixth inning, thanks to a Tre’ Bryant RBI ground out that scored Konnor Griffin. However, the Bobcats took the lead back in the top of the seventh.
Lucky 13: Jackson State wins SWAC softball championship
Jackson State softball accomplished something the program hadn’t done in 13 years. Take home a SWAC Tournament championship. The Tigers jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 3-1 win over Florida A&M on Friday afternoon. Sofia Gonzalez got the win for Jackson State in the circle...
Catapult bringing its analytical technology to Mississippi's only prospect mega camp
The state of Mississippi's only college football prospect mega camp has partnered with analysis software company Catapult to bring GPS-based performance vests to this year's event set for Mississippi College on Wed., June 5. More than 40 colleges are expected to attend the Mississippi College MegaCamp this summer. They include...
Three HBCU Softball Teams Secure Major Tournament Wins
This past week has been a win in the books for three HBCU softball teams!. Softball teams at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began to emerge in the early to mid-20th century. While exact dates may vary depending on the specific institution, many HBCUs started developing softball programs as opportunities for women to participate in sports and compete against other schools.
Coach’s Corner: Ashli Sutton
Coaching is hard enough. It takes time, patience and a will to win. For Callaway’s Girls Basketball Coach Ashli Sutton, she has been through the tough times with her team but also personally. But what makes her great is the focus of this week’s Coach’s Corner.
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