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Mitch Deaver, PRCC publicist, dies at 62

Mitch Deaver, PRCC publicist, dies at 62

Posted on: June 03,2015

By Janet Braswell POPLARVILLE – Mitch Deaver, a fixture along the sidelines of Pearl River Community College athletic fields and courts, died Monday, June 1, at his home. Deaver, 62, was sports information director at PRCC, a position he had held since April 1996. He was known throughout the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior […]

USM's McMahon wins C Spire Ferriss Trophy

USM's McMahon wins C Spire Ferriss Trophy

Posted on: May 18,2015

James McMahon, a finalist for NCAA Division I Pitcher of the Year, today was presented the C Spire Ferriss Trophy at a luncheon at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. For McMahon, a senior from Oak Grove, it was another highlight in a magical season. Heading into this week’s Conference USA Tournament, McMahon […]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Posted on: May 14,2015

If you are looking for an enjoyable way to spend some of your free time, please consider volunteering at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.  We are in need of reliable, responsible people to help with regular shifts and special events held at our building.  We have regular three hour shifts:  10am to […]

C Spire Ferriss Trophy finalists announced

C Spire Ferriss Trophy finalists announced

Posted on: May 11,2015

Two pitchers, two sluggers and one player who does both are the five finalists for the C Spire Ferriss Trophy, which will be awarded May 18 at a luncheon at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. The Ferriss Trophy, named for Mississippi baseball legend Boo Ferriss, goes annually to the most outstanding college […]

C Spire Ferriss: Lots of quality candidates

C Spire Ferriss: Lots of quality candidates

Posted on: May 06,2015

For a Mississippi team to go deep into college baseball’s post-season, somebody is going to have to go on a tear starting soon — like immediately. The good news: It has happened before. Many times. Recently, the C Spire Ferriss Trophy has seemingly served as a catalyst. Two years ago, Mississippi State’s Hunter Renfroe won […]

C SPIRE FERRISS TROPHY

C SPIRE FERRISS TROPHY

Posted on: April 30,2015

It is time to once again announce the winner of the C Spire Ferriss Trophy emblematic of the most outstanding collegiate baseball player in the state of Mississippi.  Named after the legendary player, coach and Mississippi Sports Hall of Famer, Dave “Boo” Ferriss, the winner is selected by vote of Major League scouts who cover Mississippi […]

Baseball, ping pong and fireworks, oh my…

Baseball, ping pong and fireworks, oh my…

Posted on: April 24,2015

Mississippi Braves fans will get an added treat tonight. The nationally No. 1 ranked Mississippi College Choctaws table tennis team will put on an exhibition at 7,000-seat Trustmark Park in Pearl. Coach and Captain Cheng Li and other outstanding MC players  arrive at the Mississippi Braves ballpark at 6:30 pm. The four-man MC team will […]

Introducing: Scott Co. Sports Hall of Fame

Introducing: Scott Co. Sports Hall of Fame

Posted on: April 21,2015

By CHRIS ALLEN BAKER FOREST – Just after local native Deuce McAllister was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame last year, an effort was launched to establish an organization to honor athletic achievement across Scott County. An organizing committee met in Forest to establish the Scott County Sports Hall of Fame with the […]