https://www.prccathletics.com en-us https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260327m8kqfs POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College Athletics will once again celebrate the “Best of the Best” when it hosts its annual Athletics Hall of Fame banquet on July 31. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260327m8kqfs https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250728o3pgje BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — Pearl River Community College held its fifth annual Athletics Hall of Fame golf tournament and banquet Friday and it was the college's biggest yet. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250728o3pgje https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250716m4r4tw POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College has had its share of unforgettable students over the decades, but few have left a mark as unique as Eric “Poncho” James — the college’s first-ever mascot. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250716m4r4tw https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250712l2l2dk POPLARVILLE, Miss. — National Football League draft picks don't usually come from community colleges. But Larry Brackins wasn't your typical athlete. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250712l2l2dk https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250711joa6b7 POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A stalwart defender and an elite chance creator, Pearl River soccer alum Stephen Kulikowski has earned his rightful place among the best-of-the-best. On July 25, Kulikowski will be inducted into the Pearl River Athletics Hall of Fame presented by Keith’s Superstores at Hollywood Casino & Resort in Bay St. Louis. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250711joa6b7 https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250703pggumf POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Polly Kirkland LeVert's 199 wins, two championships, five PRCC Athletics Hall of Fame inductees and eight NJCAA All-Americans catapulted Pearl River women's basketball to the national stage. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250703pggumf https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250624pdv92i POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Stevie Moody didn’t always dream of starring on the gridiron. In fact, he only put on the pads after a coach dared him to try it. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250624pdv92i https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250513m9lojj Join us on July 25, 2025, as we celebrate the "Best of the Best" during the PRCC Athletics Hall of Fame and Golf Tournament held at the Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis. Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250513m9lojj https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250410n0e5vy POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College will recognize the "Best of the Best" when it celebrates the 2025 induction class during the Athletics Hall of Fame banquet on July 25. The banquet is sponsored by Keith's Superstores and will be held at the Hollywood Casino & Resort in Bay St. Louis. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250410n0e5vy https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240729l75mi9 BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — Pearl River Community College held another incredibly successful Athletics Hall of Fame celebration on Friday. The day got underway with a maxed-out golf tournament at The Bridges Golf Club and was capped off by a packed-house banquet at Hollywood Casino & Resort.  Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240729l75mi9 https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240719orc23j POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Finding bigger Wildcat supporters than long-time instructors Bobby and Marjory Thrash is a tall task. Whether they are working with the athletics department or even on their off days, the couple rarely miss an event. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240719orc23j https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240718maxb33 POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Being a trailblazer throughout high school and college, former Pearl River tennis player Pamela Miller Munger will continue the tradition with her induction into the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame on July 26 at the Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240718maxb33 https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240710o47moi POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Walt Thomas, a model of hard work and dedication for Pearl River’s first ever men’s soccer conference championship team, will see the fruits of his labor paid off with his induction into the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame on July 26 at the Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240710o47moi https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240701m7wibf POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Emil Jones was one of the best two-sport athletes to ever step foot on Pearl River’s campus and now has earned his spot among the elite. An All-Conference and All-Region performer in football and men’s basketball, Jones will be enshrined in the Pearl River Community College Athletics Hall of Fame on July 26 at Hollywood Casino & Resort in Bay St. Louis. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240701m7wibf https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240626ili0tn POPLARVILLE, Miss. — As a senior at Purvis High School, the recruitment process that led Nick Smith to Pearl River Community College was easy and led Smith to the right place at the right time. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240626ili0tn https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240620f75ucy POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Jack Byrd may have arrived at Pearl River in 1999 as a kicker and punter on the football field, but his hall of fame career took off as a head coach on the soccer pitch. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240620f75ucy https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240603nu43ad POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College took home an unprecedented four championships during the 2003-24 school year, winning titles in football, men's soccer, men's basketball and baseball. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the incredible feat, the Wildcats will honor those teams and their members July 26 at the annual Pearl River Athletics Hall of Fame celebration held at Hollywood Casino & Resort in Bay St. Louis. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240603nu43ad https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240305ng1ead 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. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240305ng1ead https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230731om6l9u 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. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230731om6l9u https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230718qtygy7 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. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230718qtygy7 https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230712i6ngsa 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. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230712i6ngsa https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230629obxsc3 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.  Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230629obxsc3 https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230629l6fy3t 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. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230629l6fy3t https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230622gwpntt 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. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230622gwpntt https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230426jv9zmb 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 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230426jv9zmb https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230420ndzn2h 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.  Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230420ndzn2h https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230414idyq9g 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. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230414idyq9g https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220801pdytbj 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.   Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220801pdytbj https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220722nt4a1y 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. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220722nt4a1y https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220719r00hcf 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. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220719r00hcf