POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The stars will be out in full force July 26 when Pearl River Community College celebrates its latest Athletics Hall of Fame class.
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — Pearl River Community College held its annual Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration on Friday. The celebration, presented by Keith’s Superstores, began with a sold-out golf tournament at the Bridges Golf Club and ended with an incredible banquet at Hollywood Casino & Resort.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Francis Herrin has been an unwavering supporter of Pearl River Community College Athletics for nearly 70 years. On July 28, PRCC will present him with the Spirit of a Wildcat Award at the Hall of Fame ceremony at Hollywood Casino & Resort in Bay St. Louis.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Finding someone who worked harder than Jim Murphy during his time at Pearl River presents quite the challenge. The Shelbyville, Kentucky, native spent many long nights at the batting cages, where he'd even pull up his truck and turn the lights on to see to hit into the early morning hours.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River was supposed to be just a quick detour on the route to the Division I level for Norma Noel, but it quickly became so much more.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The possibility to be a two-way star, in addition to a former Wildcat head coach's persistence, led Thomas Royals to Pearl River. Once in Poplarville, Royals quickly established himself as one of the best players in the program's history.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Every high school athlete chases the four-year dream, but a decision to stay local and attend Pearl River ended up being one of the best that Craig Franklin ever made.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College recently started a tradition of honoring past championship teams at its annual Athletics Hall of Fame banquet. This year, PRCC is recognizing five championship anniversaries when the Wildcats congregate in Bay St. Louis on July 28 for the annual Athletics Hall of Fame
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College has finalized its latest group of Wildcats to be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame. The star-studded Class of 2023 is comprised of difference makers, both on the playing field and in the community.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame is returning to Hancock County. PRCC is proud to announce the 2023 festivities will once again be hosted at the Hollywood Casino & Resort Gulf Coast and The Bridges.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College kicked off the 2022-23 Athletic year with a bang Friday, celebrating its Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2022 which was presented by Keith’s Superstores.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — An NJCAA All-American, holder of numerous kicking records, and football standout, Terry Wayne Adkins is set to be enshrined in the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame presented by Keith’s Superstores July 29 at Hollywood Casino & Resort in Bay St. Louis.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A two-time triple crown-winner for the Pearl River baseball team in 2001-02, Purvis native Eric Adkins is set to be enshrined July 29 in the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame presented by Keith’s Superstores at Hollywood Casino & Resort in Bay St. Louis.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A two-year football standout on defense in 1974 and ’75, Lumberton native Ricky Cuevas is set to be inducted into the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame presented by Keith’s Superstores July 29 at Hollywood Resort & Casino in Bay St. Louis.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A Pearl River women’s basketball standout and NJCAA All-American, Carmen “Coco” Labat will be recognized July 29 as part of the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame presented by Keith’s Superstores celebration.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Rachel Hickman Kirkland had put her softball dreams aside after spending a semester at the Division I level. Through the persuasion from a former Pearl River coach, she fell in love with the game again.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Considered "the godfather of MACJC athletics" or "the Dean of Junior College Sports Information Directors," beloved figure and long-time Pearl River Sports Information Director Mitch Deaver is set to be posthumously enshrined in the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame presented by Keith's Superstores July 29 at Hollywood Casino & Resort Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College will honor one of its greatest champions July 29 when it presents Dub Herring with the inaugural Spirit of a Wildcat Award at the Hall of Fame ceremony at Hollywood Casino & Resort Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Friday was a successful day for the debut of the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame’s new format. Presented by Keith’s Superstores, the celebration began with a golf tournament at the Bridges Golf Club and was bookended by Hall of Fame banquet at Hollywood Casino.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River men’s basketball has been one of the most decorated programs in the nation in recent years, but the success and recognition that the program has seen wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Darral Willis Jr.
When Hannah McCarty is near Exit 29 on I-59, she can't help but make a detour to Pearl River's campus. The Tupelo native likes to make the loop around campus to see the changes and reminisce about her memories as part of the Pearl River women’s soccer team.
One of the best kickers to ever suit up in the maroon and gold is set to be inducted into the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame presented by Keith’s Superstores on July 30. Joining a Class of 2021 that also includes baseball’s Jake Smith, women’s soccer’s Hannah McCarty and men’s basketball’s Darral Willis Jr. is All-State kicker Randy Boyette.
Pearl River Community College is proud to announce Keith’s Superstores as the presenting sponsor for the Athletics Hall of Fame. As the first year for the Hall of Fame to be off campus, PRCC sought out a unique sponsor that shares similar characteristics with the college. Recently, Keith’s Superstores stepped up and made a commitment to join PRCC.
The Class of 2018 includes professional baseball player Ashley Graeter, soccer All-American Lyndsey Lee, football all-star Ed Porter and former NBA player James Singleton.