Mississippi Coach - Spring 2018

Spring 2018 | Vol. 37, No. 1

The Official Publication of the Mississippi Association of Coaches

MAC’s 2017-2018

All-Star Games

Announcing MAC’s 2018

Hall of Fame Inductees

Plan Now to Attend the

Mississippi MultiSports Clinic

July 17–20

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The Official Publication of the Mississippi Association of Coaches

Mississippi Coach is the official publication of: The Mississippi Association of Coaches Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1194 Clinton, Mississippi 39060-1194 Street Address: 600 East Northside Drive Clinton, Mississippi 39056-3437 Tel: (601) 924-3020 Fax: (601) 924-3050 www.mscoaches.com Published by: Leading Edge Communications, LLC 206 Bridge Street Franklin, Tennessee 37064 Tel: (615) 790-3718 Fax: (615) 794-4524 Email: info@leadingedge communications.com MAC Staff: Executive Director Johnny Mims jmims@mscoaches.com Office Manager Sara Angelo sangelo@mscoaches.com Creative Designer/ Web Master Lindsey Koestler lkoestler@mscoaches.com

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Upcoming Event —

2018 Mississippi Multi-Sports Clinic, July 17–20

Cover Story —

MAC’s 2017–2018 All-Star Games

MAC Hall of Fame — 2018 Inductees Announced

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President’s Message (Derrick Hooker)

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Executive Director’s Message (Johnny Mims)

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2017–2018 MAC Officers

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Dates to Remember 2018

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Index of Advertisers

MAC Officers: President Derrick Hooker Vice President Randy West Immediate Past President Gina Skelton Executive Committee Brad Breland Justin Chaney Larry Gann Danielle Haney Randal Montgomery Shane Sanderson

The Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) serves its members in the industry through education, promotion and representation. The statements and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the association, its staff, or its board of directors, Mississippi Coach, or its editors. Likewise, the appearance of advertisers, or MAC members, does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services featured in this, past or subsequent issues of this bi-annual publication. Copyright © 2018 by The Mississippi Association of Coaches.

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// President’s

Message

// Executive

Director’s Message

Another Great Year

A special thanks

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nother great athletic and academic year has come and gone. It has been a year that many of us will never forget. Congratulations to all state champions! Here at the MAC we will continue to strive for excellence through hard work, dedicated and devoted service and professionalism from all members.

As my term as president comes to an end I would like to thank everyone that played a part in making this year a great success. A special thanks to our Executive Director Johnny Mims and our administrative assistants, Sara and Lindsey, for the job they do in keeping this organization moving forward.

As Eddie Robinson once said, “Coaching is a profession of love. You can’t coach people unless you love them.” I hope you have a great summer and don’t hesitate to call if I can be of any service to you. May God continue to bless and keep us all.

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would like to say a special thanks to the members of the 2017–2018 Board of Directors for their support and dedication to our association. Also, the MAC appreciates our individual sports committee members for all they do to promote our association, make our AllStar events a success and constantly work to enhance their sport. All of our events take time and require many hours of preparation to make them special, and we are very fortunate to have such a great group of committed coaches who are willing to go the extra mile.

Please continue to use our website as a source of information and follow us on twitter @MACoaches to keep up with all of our events and deadlines throughout the year. The MAC is very proud to represent the coaches, and your support of our association is never taken for granted.

Hope to see everyone at the Clinic.

Derrick Hooker

2017–2018 MAC President

Johnny Mims

Executive Director Mississippi Association of Coaches

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World Class Athletic Surfaces

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Dates to Remember 2018

MAC Officers //

June 22

Hall of Fame Banquet Hilton Hotel Jackson, MS

July 16–17

“Fid” Jones Memorial Golf Tournament Lake Caroline & Live Oaks

July 17–20

MS Multi-Sports Clinic Hilton Hotel Jackson, MS

July 17

All-Star Volleyball Players Report for Practice

July 18

All-Star Volleyball Games Millsaps College Jackson, MS

July 19

Mississippi Sports Medicine Coaches’ Social Hilton Hotel Jackson, MS

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2017–2018 MAC Officers President – Derrick Hooker, South Delta Vice-President – Randy West, Brandon Immediate Past President – Gina Skelton, Wayne County Executive Director – Johnny Mims Office Manager – Sara Angelo Creative Designer/Web Master – Lindsey Koestler

Class 1A/2A District

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Coach

School

Term

Larry Gann Bernadette Sayles Quintarus McCray Brad Gray Brad Breland Chris Courtney Chris McCallum Mike Meyers

Vardaman Coffeeville Riverside Winona Union Pisgah Salem Our Lady Academy

2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018

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Shane Sanderson Richard Russo Richard Horton Ben Ashley Justin Chaney Burell Leach Rickey O’Quinn Tony Woody

New Albany Independence Humphreys County Choctaw County Newton County McLaurin Franklin County Jefferson Davis County

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Coach

School

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Pat Byrd William Bentley Bernard Berryhill Randal Montgomery Danielle Haney Roderick Davidson Tommy Clopton Tom Gladney

Saltillo DeSoto Central Cleveland Central Columbus Wayne County Ridgeland Brookhaven Biloxi

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Class 3A/4A District

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Class 5A/6A District

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* Bold Italics indicates Executive Committee

Honorary Board Members

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// Upcoming

Event

2018 Mississippi

Multi-Sports Clinic July 17–20, 2018 • Hilton Hotel • Jackson, MS Cheer

• Garrett Geiszler, Event Director (UCA) • Mike Nordengren, Administrative Logistics (Varsity Spirit)

Archery

• Waldo Cleland, AIMS Director • Trey Humphreys, Head Coach (Blue Mountain College) • John McDonald, AIMS Coordinator • Jeffery Walker, Head Coach (Simpson Central High School)

Bowling

• Joey Blount, Head Coach (Neshoba Central High School) • Chris Smith, Head Coach (Florence High School)

Softball

• Tyler Bratton, Assistant Coach (Mississippi State University) • Samantha Ricketts, Assistant Coach (Mississippi State University) • Carlos Castro, Assistant Coach (University of Southern Mississippi)

• Christian Castro, Assistant Coach (University of Southern Mississippi) • Tiffany Frazier, Head Coach (Calvary Baptist Academy) • Rodgerick Thompson, Swing Specialist/Hitting Instructor (Swing RX LLC) • Belinda Hendrix, Head Coach (Chipola College) • Jimmy Hendrix, Associate Head Coach (Chipola College) • Kelly Brookins, Assistant Coach (Chipola College)

Volleyball

• Julie Darty, Head Coach (Mississippi State University) • Kelsea Weldon, Head Coach (William Carey University)

Athletic Directors

• Jim Keith, Attorney (Adams & Reese LLP) • Celeste Bramlett, Assistant Athletic Director (Madison Central High School)

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• Kira Berch, Athletic Trainer (Mississippi Sports Medicine)

Soccer

• Matt Mott, Head Coach (University of Mississippi)

Basketball

• Will Wade, Men’s Head Coach (Louisiana State University) • Kermit Davis, Men’s Head Coach (University of Mississippi) • Clarence Weatherspoon, Men’s Assistant Coach (University of Southern Mississippi) • Kristy Curry, Women’s Head Coach (University of Alabama) • Anthony Carlyle, Boys’ Head Coach (Columbus High School) • Brooke Stoehr, Women’s Head Coach (Louisiana Tech. University) • Jocelyn McGilberry, Women’s Head Coach (Meridian Community College)

Powerlifting

• Wayne Rodolfich, Superintendent (Pascagoula/Gautier School District)

Baseball

• Matt Riser, Head Coach (Southeastern Louisiana University) • Rick McCarty, Pitching Coach (Dallas Baptist University) • Patrick Robey, Head Coach (Madison Central High School) • Mike Kinnison, Head Coach (Delta State University) • Will Lowrey, Athletic Director (Blue Mountain College) • Wes Johnson, Head Coach (East Webster High School) • Nick Ammirati, Assistant Coach (Hinds Community College) • Justin Reed, Head Coach (Tupelo High School)

Track & Cross Country

• Brian O’Neal, Assistant Coach (Biloxi High School) • Johnny Barfield, Retired (Carthage High School) • Wayne Williams, Retired (Presbyterian Christian) • Jim Harrison, Head Track Coach (Belhaven University) • Shane Baltz, Head Coach (Senatobia High School) • Jansen Hyde, BSN/Big 12 All Conference (Texas Tech. University) • Robert Hackett, BSN/3x USA Olympic Qualifier, NCAA Champion

Football

• Brian Kight, Focus 3 • Jacob Peeler, Wide Receivers Coach (University of Mississippi) • John Sumrall, Linebackers Coach (University of Mississippi) • Joe Moorhead, Head Coach (Mississippi State University) • Marcus Johnson, Offensive Line Coach (Mississippi State University) • Eddie Hicks, Defensive Backs Coach (University of Southern Mississippi)

• Tim Stowers, Head Coach (Southwest Community College) • Brian Baker, Defensive Line Coach (Mississippi State University) • Gabe Fertitta, Head Coach (Catholic High School, Louisiana) • Deuce Harrison, Defensive Coordinator (Catholic High School, Louisiana) • Steve Campbell, Head Coach (University of South Alabama) • Gregg Stewart, Defensive Coordinator (University of South Alabama) • Mike Villagrana, Director of Recruiting (Mississippi State University) • Rod Gibson, Assistant Director of Recruiting Communications (Mississippi State University) • Brad Peterson, Director of High School Relations (Mississippi State University) • Tom Luke, Assistant Athletic Director of Player Development (University of Mississippi) • Tyler Siskey, Assistant Athletic Director (University of Mississippi) • John Miller, Associate Athletic Director of Football Operations (University of Mississippi) • Wade Tackett, Head Coach (Simmons High School) • Chuck Robertson, Head Coach (Taylorsville High School) • Lance Mancuso, Head Coach (Jefferson Davis County High School) • Tyrone Shorter, Head Coach (Noxubee County High School) • Chris Chambless, Head Coach (West Point High School) • John Perry, Head Coach (Pearl High School) • Terry O’Neil, Founder (Practice Like Pros)

Motivation

• Damon West, Former Division 1 Quarterback/Life Coach

Important Check-In Information

Your receipt and your 2018-2019 Membership Card will be held in the MAC office

Join us for the Sterling

until the 2018 Multi-Sports Clinic in July.

If you attend the Clinic, you will pick your card & receipt up at registration; if you will not be in attendance, your card & receipt will be mailed to the address provided on your application in early August.

If you plan to attend the Clinic, your Membership Renewal must be received in office by Wednesday, July 11. An e-mail confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address provided on your application. Be sure to check your e-mail to verify that your membership has been received and processed. ** If you wait until you get to the Clinic to register, you will be assessed a $20 processing fee on top of your membership dues.

Please try to take care of this in advance and pre-register by the deadline. It will save you money and save us time!

If your school pays for your membership

To avoid problems when you check in at the Clinic when you think that your School has paid for you, please be sure to do the following • Check with your School to be sure that your Membership Renewal was mailed prior to the deadline: Wednesday, July 11.

• Fill out your membership form completely and accurately. Be sure to include your address, your school, your coaching positions, your phone number, and your e-mail address (that you check!). Incomplete membership forms cannot be processed.

This means you will not appear in the Coaches’ Directory or get any e-mails or mailings from our Office.

• Check with our Office by Wednesday, July 11 if you have not gotten a e-mail confirmation to be sure that your application has been received and processed.

Questions?

If you have any further questions about Membership Renewal, please give us a call. Being prepared in advance will make Check-In less chaotic for us all. R

Rose Brunch

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 • Hilton Hotel, Jackson, MS This is a complimentary brunch for all coaches’ wives during the Mississippi Association of Coaches Clinic.

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Story

MAC’s 2017–2018

All-Star Games 31st Annual Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Game

December 16, 2017 • University of Southern Mississippi – M.M. Roberts Stadium – Hattiesburg, MS

Mississippi’s All Stars claimed their second win in the last three years and their second straight victory in the Magnolia State by crushing the Alabama All Stars 42 to 7 at M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, MS, on December 16, 2017.

For the second time in the history of the series, the Bubba Davis Most Valuable Player Award for Mississippi was shared by two players as Kenny Gainwell of Yazoo County and Tylan Knight of Pearl were named Co-MVPs.

Head Coach: Lance Mancuso (Jefferson Davis County) Assistant Coaches: • Judd Boswell (Clinton) – Defensive Coordinator • Toby Collums (Northwest Rankin) – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach • Anthony Dillon (North Forrest) – Secondary Coach • Larry Dolan (Pearl River Central) – Defensive Line Coach • Chris Jones (Starkville) – Wide Receivers Coach • Brian Rials (Seminary) – Offensive Line Coach • Ryan Ross (Ocean Springs) – Linebackers Coach Scout Coach: Tommy Clopton, Brookhaven Administrative Coaches: Howard McNeill & Kenny Robinson (Mize) Athletic Trainers: Richie Woods & Ray Burr (Mississippi Sports Medicine) Bubba Davis MVP: Tylan Knight (Pearl) & Kenny Gainwell (Yazoo County)

Left to Right: Ryan Ross, Toby Collums, Brian Rials, Tommy Clopton, Lance Mancuso, Chris Jones, Larry Dolan, Anthony Dillon, Judd Boswell.

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The Baptist Rehab Services MAC All-Star Soccer Saturday, February 24, 2018 • Brandon High School

Girls – Score: South 2, North 1 The South Girls won the 23rd annual MAC Girls’ All-Star Soccer game 2–1.

The South’s Lonnie Mulligan (Oak Grove) scored in the 9th minute of the game to give the South a 1–0 lead at the end of the first half. In the 58th minute of the game the North’s Mattie Lewis (Germantown) evened the score at 1–1. The score remained tied until the 74th minute when Lonnie Mulligan (Oak Grove) scored her 2nd goal that ended up being the game winner.

Girls’ North Head Coach: McKinley Holland (Pontotoc) Girls’ North Assistant Coach: Justin Jenson (Pontotoc) Girls’ South Head Coach: Cooper Kimberly (Gautier) Girls’ South Assistant Coach: Tori Evert (Gautier)

Offensive MVP: Lonnie Mulligan (Oak Grove) Defensive MVP: Kelsay Himel (Ocean Springs) Coca-Cola Student Athlete Award: Lauren Taylor (Tupelo) Game Ball: Allie James (West Jones) Boys – Score: South 2, North 1 The South Boys won the 36th annual MAC Boys’ All-Star Soccer game 2–1 also.

The North’s Clayton O’Daniel (Tupelo) got the games first goal in the 20th minute of the first half. In the 34th minute the South’s Mike Jimenez (Ocean Springs) scored to tie the game up. In the 38th minute Caleb Burke (Ocean Springs) put the South ahead 2–1 and after a scoreless 2nd half his goal proved to be the game winner.

Boys’ North Head Coach: Caryl Vogel (New Albany)

Front Row (left to right): Caryl Vogel, McKinley Holland, Josh Cavanaugh, Cooper Kimbrell Back Row (left to right): Bert Anderson, Bill Hood, Tori Ewert Not Pictured: Justin Jensen Boys’ North Assistant Coach: Bert Anderson (New Albany) Boys’ South Head Coach: Josh Cavanaugh (Florence) Boys’ South Assistant Coach: Bill Hood (Florence) Offensive MVP: Caleb Burke (Ocean Springs) Defensive MVP: Juan Lechuga (Laurel) William Winter Student Athlete Award: Cooper Grafe (Hancock) Game Ball: Weston Mitchell (Corinth)

2018 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Basketball Games

Friday, March 16, 2018 • A.E. Wood Coliseum – Mississippi College – Clinton, MS

Girls Score: Alabama 109, Mississippi 96 Alabama snapped the Mississippi All-Stars’ two-game winning streak by roaring to a 109 to 96 win in the 28th classic played at the A. E. Wood Coliseum, Mike Jones Court, on the Mississippi College campus in Clinton, Mississippi. The victory for the visitors evened the overall series at 14 wins apiece. Zipporah Broughton of R. E. Lee High in Montgomery was named the Alabama MVP. Chyna Allen of Harrison Central led the Mississippi team in scoring with a game-high 27 points including five 3-pointers.

Head Coach: Janna Thompson (Horn Lake) Assistant Coach: Shayne Linzy (Lafayette) Administrative Coach: Donny Fuller (Gulfport) Girls’ MVP: Tabreea Gandy, Starkville

Boys Score: Mississippi 127, Alabama 90 The Mississippi All-Star boys captured their third straight win in the series with a dominating 127 to 90 win over the Alabama All-Stars in the 28th Annual Classic at the A. E. Wood Coliseum, Mike Jones Court, on the campus of Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. The 127 points scored by the Magnolia State squad were the most scored by any team in series history and the Mississippi All-Stars set a team record for largest margin of victory with a 37-point difference. The three-peat Mississippi win evened the series record at 14-14. Mississippi was led by team MVP DeAnthony Tipler of Ashland. The Alabama MVP was Jamari Blackmon of Hoover.

Head Coach: Kim Windom (Port Gibson) Assistant Coach: Darrin Chancellor (Florence)

Administrative Coach: Ernie Watson (Hattiesburg) Boys’ MVP: DeAnthony Tipler (Ashland)

Seated, Left to Right: Donny Fuller, Janna Thompson, Shayne Linzy Standing, Left to Right: Ernie Watson, Kim Windom, Darrin Chancellor

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54th Annual All-Star Girls’ Basketball Game • 64th Annual All-Star Boys’ Basketball Game March 23, 2018 • A.E. Wood Coliseum – Mississippi College – Clinton, MS Sponsored by Mississippi Sports Medicine

Girls – Score: North 85, South 82 The North rallied from a 22-point second half deficit to overcome the South 85-82.

The North comeback victory increased the North series lead over the South to 30-24.

The North’s Jalisa Outlaw of Starkville was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player as she scored 15 points with 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. The South’s Sania Wells of East Central was selected as Most Valuable Defensive Player as she had a gamehigh 19 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. The North’s Andrea Duran of Germantown was selected for the Michael Crouther Sportsmanship Award.

Girls’ North Coaches: Tyler Sparks (Leake Central) and Matt Justice (Tupelo)

Girls’ South Coaches: Wes Brewer (East Central) and Rickey O’Quinn (Franklin County) North MVP: Jalisa Outlaw (Starkville) South MVP: Sania Wells (East Central) Michael Crouther Sportsmanship Award: Andrea Duran (Germantown) Boys – Score: North 86, South 84 The North came from behind in the second half after trailing 62-55 to defeat the South 86-84 in a contest that was razorthin close. The North win reduced the South’s series lead to 39-25. The North’s D.J. Jeffries of Olive Branch led the team’s rally as he finished with a game-high 24 points with 16 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks and was named the game’s Most Val-

uable Offensive Player. The Most Valuable Defensive Player was the South’s Earl Smith of Lanier who tallied 16 points along with 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block. The Michael Crouther Sportsmanship Award winner was the North’s Gabe Moore of DeSoto Central.

Boys’ North Coaches: Robert Green (Clinton) and Jonathan Ashley (Ingomar) Boys’ South Coaches: Corey Mackey (Bay Springs) and Chris Coleman (Quitman) North MVP: DJ Jeffries (Olive Branch) South MVP: Earl Smith (Lanier) Michael Crouther Sportsmanship Award: Gabe Moore (DeSoto Central)

All-Star Fast Pitch Softball Games • Friday, June 1 & Saturday, June 2, 2018 • Jones County Junior College – Ellisville, MS The first 1A/2A/3A game was played 5:00 p.m. on Friday; the first 4A/5A/6A game followed at approximately 7:00 p.m.

On Saturday, the second 1A/2A/3A game began at 10:00 a.m., followed by the second 4A/5A/6A game.

1A/2A/3A Game 1: North 8, South 0 1A/2A/3A Game 2: North 5, South 2 4A/5A/6A Game 1: North 13, South 0 4A/5A/6A Game 2: North 6, South 3

Morris Hunter Sportsmanship Award Winner: Rivers Gray, Neshoba Central Game Ball for Ad Sales: MyCala Helms, Winona 1A/2A/3A North Coaches: Head Coach Josh Blythe (East Union) and Assistant Coach Austin Basil (East Union)

1A/2A/3A MVP: North: Micah Hall, Nettleton South: Macey Knight, Enterprise (Clarke)

1A/2A/3A South Coaches: Head Coach Davey Dewitt (Enterprise-Clarke) and Assistant Coach Jeremy Wilkins (Enterprise-Clarke)

4A/5A/6A MVP: North: Aspen Wesley, Neshoba Central South: Sydney Runnels, South Jones

4A/5A/6A North Coaches: Head Coach Brian Ellis (Vicksburg) and Assistant Coach Hugh Guest (Vicksburg)

Seated, Left to Right: Austin Basil, Josh Blythe, Davey Dewitt, Jeremy Wilkins.

Standing, Left to Right: Hugh Guest, Brian Ellis, Jamie Powell, Taylor McDole 4A/5A/6A South Coaches: Head Coach Jamie Powell (Wayne County) and Assistant Coach Taylor McDole (Wayne County)

D.M. Howie Mississippi High School All-Star Baseball Games

Saturday, June 9, 2018 • William Carey University – Hattiesburg, MS • Sponsored by Crossroads Diamond Club

1A/2A Game: 11:00 AM 3A/4A Game: 2:00 PM 5A/6A Game: 5:00 PM 1A/2A North Coaches: Shannon Smith (Baldwyn), Wes Johnson (East Webster) 1A/2A South Coaches: Gerard McCall (Madison St. Joseph), Clay Bush (Richton)

3A/4A North Coaches: John Harris (Hatley), Derek Thompson (Mooreville) 3A/4A South Coaches: Josh Snider (Northeast Lauderdale), Matt Quick (Richland) 5A/6A North Coaches: Turk Stovall (Neshoba Central), Travis Garner (Starkville) 5A/6A South Coaches: Cragin Gilbert (D’Iberville), Shane Rutledge (Long Beach)

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Seated, left to right: Wes Johnson, Shannon Smith, John Harris, Derek Thompson, Turk Stovall, Travis Garner Standing, left to right: Gerard McCall, Clay Bush, Josh Snider, Matt Quick, Shane Rutledge, Cragin Gilbert

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22nd Annual All-Star Tennis Tournament Thursday, June 14, 2018 Parham Bridges Tennis Center Jackson, MS

Matches begin at 1:00 PM Admission: Free The public is invited to attend.

North Coaches: Louis Nash (Oxford) Justin Adair (Germantown) South Coaches: Chad Bond (Newton Co.) Nancy Fisher (Brookhaven) Becky Green (Administrative Coach)

69th Annual Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Classic December 9, 2018 • Gulfport High School - Gulfport, MS

The North blanked the South 13-0 to record the squad’s first shutout since 1988 and the first shutout in the series since 2000 on a clear cold day in the 69th Annual Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Classic played at Joseph Milner Stadium in Gulfport, MS, on December 9, 2017. The North’s victory was their second win in three years.

North Coaches Head Coach: Trent Hammond (Tupelo) Assistant Coaches: Brad Boyette (Horn Lake), Andrew Crotwell (North Pontotoc), Clinton Gatewood (Greenwood), Brian Jones (Tupelo), Quintarus McCray (Riverside), Will Wolfe (Hernando) Scout Coach: Patrick Schoolar (Neshoba Central) North MVP Defense: Justin Jackson (Center Hill) North MVP Offense: Josh Smith (Tupelo) North Bill Stewart Award Winner: Marquez Pam (Simmons)

South Coaches Head Coach: Matt Caldwell (George County) Assistant Coaches: Dan Brady (Bay Springs), Jason Goodwin (Puckett), Todd McDaniel (Hazlehurst), Jaymie Palmer (Lawrence County), Ron Renfroe (George County), Corey Reynolds (South Jones) Scout Coach: John Brown (Stringer) South MVP Defense: Tim Steward (Hazlehurst) South MVP Offense: Perry Keyes (Taylorsville) South Bill Stewart Award Winner: Brad Cumbest (East Central) R

MAC “Fid” Jones Memorial Golf Tournament

July 16-17, 2018 • Lake Caroline Golf Course, Madison, MS – and Live Oaks Golf Course, Jackson, MS Registration Forms are online at www. mscoaches.com under the “Clinic” tab.

14th Annual All-Star Volleyball Tournament

North Coaches: Left to Right: Andy Crotwell, Quintarus McCray, Brian Jones, Will Wolfe, Trent Hammond, Patrick Schoolar, Brad Boyette, Clinton Gatewood.

South Coaches: Left to Right: Jason Goodwin, Corey Reynolds, Jaymie Palmer, John Brown, Matt Caldwell, Dan Brady, Todd McDaniel, Ron Renfroe.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Hangar Dome – Millsaps College Jackson, MS

North Coaches: Reid Gann (New Albany) Christina Morgan (Lake Cormorant) South Coaches: Haley Chatham (Vancleave) Kelsa Walker (Brandon) Left to Right: Reid Gann, Christina Morgan, Kelsa Walker, Haley Chatham.

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Hall of Fame

2018 Mississippi Association of Coaches

of Hall

Fame

Inductees Nevil Barr Coach Nevil Barr led winning football programs at Sumrall, Petal, Oak Grove and Elkins High in West Virginia. Coach Barr is a native of Magee who graduated from Purvis High, where he lettered in football and basketball. He then attended Southern Miss and played wide reciever. He was a two- year letterman at USM where he earned his college degrees in 1975 and 1977.

Nevil started his 40-year coaching career at Vancleave, where he was an assistant football coach under Coach Alton Waltman, and helped the team to a 29-9 mark in four seasons. He moved to Elkins High in West Virginia in 1978, where he worked as an assistant and head coach until 1986. Coach Barr returned to the Magnolia State to take over the Sumrall gridiron program from 1987 to 1989; in his 2nd year, his team earned a 12-1 record and lost by one point in the South State Finals. He guided the Petal football team to 81 wins in 12 seasons, including championships in the 1993 and 1996 Shrimp Bowls.

In 2001, he took over a downtrodden Oak Grove football program and led the Warriors to the playoffs in his first season.

In his second year at the school, he paced Oak Grove to the Class 5A South State Championship game and in his third season, he led the Warriors to the State championship game. In his 14 years at Oak Grove, he coached the Warriors to four South State titles (two Class 5A and two Class 6A) and the 2013 Class 6A State Championship. His 2013 Warrior squad finished 14-1 and was ranked 25th in the nation by MaxPreps.

Overall, he led his football teams to a record of 260 wins and 120 losses including his record at Oak Grove, which was 146 wins and only 41 losses. He led his teams to 19 playoff appearances including 11 South State title games. He coached four teams that finished the regular season undefeated, including two at Oak Grove, one at Petal, and one at Sumrall. Coach Barr was a six-time coach of the year honoree by WDAM TV (1988, 1994, 2001),

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the Hattiesburg American (1988, 2001), and the Jackson Clarion Ledger (2013). He received the Martin Luther King Humanitarian and Leadership Award in 2009, and the President Gerald Ford All-American Coach award in 2010.

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Thomas Billups Coach Thomas Billups is one of the winningest championship basketball coaches in Mississippi High School history. He led programs at Vicksburg, Blackburn Junior High, Lanier, Oak Grove, and Tougaloo College. Coach Billups is a graduate of Camile High in his hometown of Louisville. He earned his college degrees from Jackson State in 1975 and 1995.

He began his 42-year year coaching career at Vicksburg High as an assistant basketball coach in 1976. He helped lead the Gators hoops team to a state championship in 1980. Thomas took over the Vicksburg Junior High program in 1983 and paced his teams to four Little Six 8th Grade crowns and two Little Six 9th Grade championships. In 1986, he arrived at Blackburn Junior High in Jackson, where he coached his teams to three appearances in the city championships with two city titles. Coach

Billups moved to Lanier High in 1991 and built a national high school basketball powerhouse. Under his guidance, the Lanier Bulldogs appeared in 13 state championship games and captured eight state crowns in 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Coach Billups led Lanier to the 2007 Grand Slam championship. His Lanier hoops squads racked up 617 wins and only 119 losses during his 22-year tenure.

He was named Metro Coach of the Year on 6 occasions and was a three time state basketball coach of the year by the Jackson Clarion Ledger. He coached at Oak Grove for one season before entering the college ranks at Tougaloo College in 2014. His career coaching record for high school basketball is 629 wins and 144 losses and he was a part of 9 state championship teams at Vicksburg and Lanier.

Archie Carlyle Coach Archie Carlyle is a legendary championship basketball coach who led his teams to state championships at Benton, Yazoo City, and Yazoo County. A native of Dermott, Arkansas, he is a graduate of Chicot County High in Dermott and Tougaloo College. He started his 45-year coaching career at Linwood Elementary, where he coached the middle school hoops teams to a record of 203 wins and 48 losses in six seasons. As a head coach, he paced the Benton girls basketball squads to three state titles in 1982, 1984, and 1987, and guided the Benton boys to a state crown in 1985.

From 1987 to 1991, he coached the Northwest Rankin boys and led his team to a state runner-up finish in 1990. At Yazoo City, he coached the boys to a 1996 state

championship, and the girls team to a state championship in 2009. He guided Yazoo County to a state title in 2006 in the famous “stall-ball” game against Holly Springs, a contest that is considered one of the biggest upsets in the state tournament. Along with his seven state championships, Coach Carlyle coached his teams to 20-plus win seasons 23 times and 30-plus win seasons on 5 occasions. His teams claimed 1,204 wins, 800 losses, and 1 tie.

Coach Carlyle was named coach of the year four times by the Yazoo Herald, two times by the Jackson Clarion Ledger, five times by the MAC, and three times by the MHSAA. He received three Mississippi/ Alabama All-Star coaching honors in 1985, 1989, and 2001. He reached his 1,000th career coaching victory in 2006.

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James Crain Coach James Crain is an accomplished championship basketball coach who led hoops programs at Mendenhall, Hillcrest Christian, and Simpson Academy. Coach Crain was born in Mendenhall and was a three-sport letterman at Puckett High.

He was an All-Conference football player, an All-District and All-Tournament team basketball star, and he led the track team to a state title by participating in four events. James lettered in football, basketball, and track at Hinds CC where he graduated in 1975. He earned his college degree at Southern Miss in 1977.

Coach Crain began his 37-year coaching career at Mendenhall High, where he would coach for the next 23 years. He guided the Mendenhall Tigers basketball squad to three South State titles in 1988, 1990, and 2000; a Class A runner-up finish in 1983; state runner-up seasons in 1989 and 1995; a Grand Slam overall runner-up trophy in 1982; and two state championships in 1982 and 2000. The 1982 championship team completed a 36-2 record to capture Coach Crain’s first basketball state crown. His final

year at Mendenhall featured a hoops squad that finished 35-4 and won the Class 4A state title in 2000.

He coached six seasons at Hillcrest Christian where he paced his boys’ teams to three consecutive Class AAA MAIS state titles in 2007, 2008, and 2009, plus two overall runner-up finishes in 2008 and 2009. James has guided the Simpson Academy basketball program since 2010 where his squads were the Class AA runner-ups in 2011, South State champions in 2014 and 2016, won the Class AA state titles in 2014 and 2015 and were the overall runners-up in 2016.

Overall, he has coached in 1,292 games with 975 wins and only 317 losses. His teams have claimed seven state championships during his career along with four state runner-up finishes, four overall final appearances, five South State titles, three South State runner-ups, one North State runnerup, 15 district crowns, and nine district runner-ups. His Mendenhall teams were 586-192, his Hillcrest Christian squads were 167-53, and his Simpson Academy

teams have a tally of 222-72 through 2018.

He notched his 900th win in his career in November 2015 with Simpson Academy.

He has coached in five All-Star games covering two sports during his coaching tenure including the following: the South in the 1986 Mississippi High School AllStar game, the Mississippi team in the 1995 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Classic, the South in the 2007 and 2009 MAIS All-Star games, and the North in the 1988 MAC All-Star Softball games. He was selected as the Mississippi High School Basketball Coach of the Year by the Jackson Clarion Ledger in 2000. Coach Crain was inducted into the Hinds CC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.

Randy West Coach Randy West is a highly successful championship soccer coach at Pearl and Brandon. A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, he is a graduate of Pearl High, where he was a three-year letterman at wide receiver and achieved numerous scholastic honors, including editor of the school newspaper and annual. He lettered in football and baseball at Millsaps College, where he graduated in 1984, then he earned his master’s degree at Mississippi College in 1990.

Coach West started his 34-year coaching career at his alma mater, Pearl, where he was an assistant football coach and head boys’ and girls’ soccer coach. He coached his Pearl girls’ soccer team in 1998 to a division crown and a South State runner-up. He arrived at Brandon in 1998, where he has spent the last 20 years as an assistant football coach and head boys’ soccer coach; he also served as head girls’ soccer coach from 2001 – 2008. He has guided the Brandon soccer teams to an amazing 17 region or

district titles, six semi-final appearances, four North/South crowns, and the Boys Class 5A State Championship in 2002.

Overall, his record coaching high school soccer is 633 wins, 258 losses, and 54 ties.

His boys’ record at Brandon is 347 wins, 90 losses, and 36 ties, while his Bulldog girls’ squads compiled a record of 84 wins, 30 losses, and eight ties. He earned his 600th soccer victory in January, 2016.

Randy is a 14-time MHSAA Division or Region Coach of the Year and he is a threetime MAC Soccer Coach of the Year with two honors for the boys in 2002 and 2010 and one girls award in 2006. He was the NHSCA All American Coach in 2001, the Central Mississippi Coach of the Year in 1989, and the NFHS Regional Coach of the Year in 2003. He has received other coach of the year honors from the Rankin Ledger and the Jackson Clarion Ledger. He is a six-time All-Star soccer coach, having guided teams in the MAC All-Star Soccer

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games in 1988, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2001, and 2004.

Coach West has been a member of the MAC for 34 years and has served 10 years on the MAC Executive Committee. He is a longtime member of the MAC soccer committee and is currently serving as MAC Vice President, a position that will elevate to the MAC President for the 2018-19 year. R