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<strong>The</strong> Official Publication <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mississippi Association <strong>of</strong> CoachesFall 2012 | Vol. 30, No. 2features581214News from MACNew MAC Partnership with PlayOn! Sports2012 Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame InducteesOutstanding Coach Award2011–2012 Distinguished CoachesNotes from <strong>the</strong> MAC Staffand lots more!Cover Story —A Standing Ovation forMAC’s Coaches <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year!Feature Story —Congratulations to 2011–2012State Championship CoachesFeature Story —MAC Shines <strong>the</strong> Spotlight on2012’s Most Valuable Players5departments2442012–2013 MAC OfficersPresident’s Message (Mike Chambless)Executive Director’s Message (Johnny Mims)Pictured at right:TOP: (left to right): Carrie Cook and MAC Immediate Past President Wert Spivapresent Coach Ron Price with <strong>the</strong> inaugural Amanda Price Award. See page7 for full story. BOTTOM: Wayne Brent <strong>of</strong> Callaway High School, MAC’s Boys’Basketball Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year. For full story on all <strong>of</strong> MAC’s Coaches <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Year, see page 8.<strong>The</strong> Mississippi Association <strong>of</strong> Coaches (MAC) serves its members in <strong>the</strong> industrythrough education, promotion and representation. <strong>The</strong> statements and opinionsexpressed herein are those <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> individual authors and do not necessarily represent <strong>the</strong>views <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> association, its staff, or its board <strong>of</strong> directors, Mississippi Coach, or its editors.Likewise, <strong>the</strong> appearance <strong>of</strong> advertisers, or MAC members, does not constitute an endorsement<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> products or services featured in this, past or subsequent issues <strong>of</strong> this bi-annual publication.Copyright ©2012 by <strong>The</strong> Mississippi Association <strong>of</strong> Coaches. Mississippi Coach is published bi-annually. Subscriptionsare complimentary to MAC members. Third-class postage is paid at Nashville, TN. Printed in <strong>the</strong> U.S.A. Reprints andSubmissions: Mississippi Coach allows reprinting <strong>of</strong> material published here. Permission requests should be directed toMAC. We are not responsible for unsolicited freelance manuscripts and photographs. Contact <strong>the</strong> managing editor forcontribution information. Advertising: For display and classified advertising rates and insertions, please contact LeadingEdge Communications, LLC, 206 Bridge Street, Franklin, TN 37064, (615) 790-3718, Fax (615) 794-4524.8
News from MAC/continued2012 Mississippi/AlabamaAll-Star Football Classic,December 15, 2012<strong>The</strong> 26th annual Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Classic,featuring <strong>the</strong> “best <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> best” <strong>of</strong> high school senior talent fromboth states, will be played at <strong>the</strong> Cramton Bowl in Montgomery,AL, on Saturday, December 15, 2012.Head Coach: Junior Graham, EuporaAssistant Coaches:Judd Boswell, ClintonKenny Burton, RidgelandPaul Dees, E<strong>the</strong>lTate Hanna, Nanih WaiyaDemaris Mitchell, Broad StreetJamie Mitchell, StarkvilleScout Coach: Lance Pogue, South PanolaAdministrative Coach: Howard McNeill2012 Bernard BlackwellAll-Star Football GameDecember 22, 2012<strong>The</strong> Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Game is scheduled tobe played on December 22 at Gulfport High School’s MilnerStadium. Special thanks to Gulfport School District, SuperintendentGlen East and Gulfport’s Head Football Coach Mike Justicefor supporting <strong>the</strong> MAC. <strong>The</strong> coaches are as follows:North Team CoachesHead Coach: Anthony Jenkins, HernandoAssistant Coaches:Roy Bolden, HernandoMichael Gray, BaldwynNick Nester, Lake CormorantTyler Peterson, KosciuskoTyrone Shorter, NoxubeeTony Vance, CharlestonScout Coach: Johnny Hill, OxfordSouth Team CoachesHead Coach: Tommy Clopton, BrookhavenAssistant Coaches:Charles Allen, BrookhavenEric Collins, Pearl River CentralAnthony Dillon, East MarionJames Herrington, Jefferson CountyBrian Rials, SeminaryRon Rushing, Ca<strong>the</strong>dralScout Coach: Matt Caldwell, TaylorsvilleKudos to MAC’s 2011–2012Service Award Winners55-Year Service AwardLafayette StriblingTougaloo College40-Year Service AwardLynn MooreMantachie High School30-Year Service AwardsBobby FordOkalona High SchoolCharles HardyLeland High SchoolGlenn WilliamsLafayette High School25-Year Service AwardsChuck FreemanNorth Pike High SchoolLarry GibsonYazoo CountyJunior High SchoolChuck LeeMize High SchoolEddie PickleEddie PickleMichael ReeseBiloxi High SchoolTo be recognized for your years <strong>of</strong> coaching service, contact <strong>the</strong>MAC <strong>of</strong>fice to receive <strong>the</strong> form. <strong>The</strong> form is also available in <strong>the</strong>2012–2013 Directory and online. <strong>The</strong> forms must be completed andreceived in <strong>the</strong> MAC <strong>of</strong>fice by June 1, 2013, to be recognized at<strong>the</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame Banquet.Gulf Coast Coaching ClinicFebruary 13–15, 2013Beau Rivage | Biloxi, MississippiFounded in 1964 by Lindy Callahan and Leo Jones, <strong>the</strong> 50thAnnual Gulf Coast Coaching Clinic will take place February13-15, 2013, at <strong>the</strong> Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS. For moreinformation, go to www.gulfcoastcoachingclinic.comThank You, Special Speakers!<strong>The</strong> MAC was honored to have <strong>the</strong> following coaches speak at<strong>the</strong> 2012 Coaches’ Clinic, held July 11–13, at <strong>the</strong> Hilton Hotelin Jackson, MS. Left to right: Hugh Freeze, Head Football Coach, University<strong>of</strong> Mississippi; Johnny Mims, MAC Executive Director; Dan Mullen, HeadFootball Coach, Mississippi State University; and Ellis Johnson, Head FootballCoach, University <strong>of</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Mississippi.6 Mississippi C oach – fall 2012 – www.mscoaches.com
News from MAC/continuedMAC Coaches Social,July 12, 2012<strong>The</strong> 2012 Coaches Social,which was sponsored byMississippi Sports Medicine,was held on Thursday,July 12, at <strong>the</strong> HiltonHotel. Coaches enjoyedfood, drink, dancing, anda karaoke contest. Thisyear’s winner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> KaraokeContest was CliftonCotten Jr., head footballcoach at Forest Hill HighSchool. Congratulations,Coach Cotten!Left: Coach Cotten entertains<strong>the</strong> crowd during his karaokeperformance.Amanda Price Award Recipient<strong>The</strong> first annual Sterling Rose Brunch, a time <strong>of</strong> fellowshipand encouragement for coaches’ wives, was held at <strong>the</strong>Jackson Hilton on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. A special“Thank You” goes to Carrie Cook <strong>of</strong> Richland, who initiatedand organized <strong>the</strong> brunch as a way to remember andhonor <strong>the</strong> late Amanda Price, wife <strong>of</strong> New Albany’s headfootball coach, Ron Price. Each year, this event will be heldduring <strong>the</strong> Mississippi All-Sports Clinic where <strong>the</strong> AmandaPrice Award will be presented to a coach’s wife that continuouslygives outstanding support and encouragement to herhusband on and <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> playing field; this year’s inauguralaward was presented to Coach Ron Price. To learn moreabout <strong>the</strong> Sterling Rose Brunch and <strong>the</strong> MS Coaches’ WivesAssociation, please visit Carrie’s blog at missiongridiron.blogspot.com. Below (left to right): Carrie Cook, MAC ImmediatePast President Wert Spiva and Coach Ron Price.MAC’s 2011–2012 Winners<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> World Class AthleticSurfaces ScholarshipWorld Class Athletic Surfaces provides two $500 scholarships to bepresented to children <strong>of</strong> MAC members. <strong>The</strong> two recipients selectedat random during <strong>the</strong> MAC General Business Meeting during <strong>the</strong>2012 Coaches Clinic were:Taylor MeyersDaughter <strong>of</strong> Coach Kim Meyers (Poplarville)Attending University <strong>of</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rn MississippiDalton ThamesSon <strong>of</strong> Coach Brad Breland (Union)Attending <strong>the</strong> East Central Community CollegeThank you, Mike! And congratulations to our recipients!Notes from <strong>the</strong> MAC Staff• <strong>The</strong> tentative date set for <strong>the</strong> 2013 Coaches Clinic is July 17–19, 2013.• Please refer to your MAC Directory to view <strong>the</strong> calendar <strong>of</strong> events for<strong>the</strong> upcoming year. Some All-Star games have been moved to coincidecloser to <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> season. <strong>The</strong> calendar is also available for downloadon our website under <strong>the</strong> “Calendar” tab.• Reminder: All-Star nomination forms are no longer mailed out; <strong>the</strong>ywill be posted on <strong>the</strong> website. An email reminder will be sent to headcoaches and athletic directors when it is time to nominate.• Please review your information in <strong>the</strong> MAC Directory to verify thatwe have accurate contact information for you. If we DO NOT, pleasecontact us to make corrections, or you will not receive information fromour <strong>of</strong>fice.• Announcements and o<strong>the</strong>r important information are now posted onour website and Facebook page. Please check <strong>the</strong>se regularly. If youhave information that you think will be helpful and would like to seeon <strong>the</strong>se pages, please feel free to contact us. Rwww.mscoaches.com – fall 2012 – Mississippi Coach 7
Coaches <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year/continuedBoys’ Cross CountryScott Kendricks, Oxford High SchoolA native <strong>of</strong> Clarksdale, Coach ScottKendricks was Clarksdale High’s most valuabletrack athlete, establishing school recordsin <strong>the</strong> 1-mile and 2-mile runs. He lettered incross country and track at Ole Miss beforejoining <strong>the</strong> coaching pr<strong>of</strong>ession in 1999 atOxford High. During his 13 years <strong>of</strong> coaching,he has paced <strong>the</strong> Oxford thincladders to2 Class 4A girls’ cross country state crowns,5 Class 4A boys’ track state titles and <strong>the</strong> 2011Class 5A state championship for his boys’ cross country squad. Overall,his Oxford track and cross country teams have captured eightstate championships since 1999. <strong>The</strong> MAC also honored CoachKendricks as Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year in 2000 for girls’ cross country andin 2003 for boys’ track.Girls’ Cross CountryNathan McLellen, East Union High SchoolA native <strong>of</strong> Tupelo, Coach Nathan McLellenis a graduate <strong>of</strong> East Union and Ole Miss, andhe began his six-year coaching career in 2006.He was instrumental in starting <strong>the</strong> East Uniontrack and field program and has guided hisUrchins and Lady Urchins to four UnionCounty meet championships, nine region anddistrict titles, two state runner-up finishes andthree Class 2A cross country state championships,including <strong>the</strong> 2009 boys’ title and backto-backgirls’ crowns in 2010 and 2011. Coach McLellen was alsonamed <strong>the</strong> Boys’ Cross Country Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year by <strong>the</strong> NFHSand <strong>the</strong> MAC in 2010.Boys’ TrackWillie Thomas, West Bolivar High SchoolA Rosedale native and graduate <strong>of</strong> RosedaleHigh and Delta State, Willie was a superbtrack star in high school and college and wasa four-time MVP <strong>of</strong> his track teams. He hasspent his 29-year coaching career at WestBolivar High and has received 25 Coach <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Year awards for basketball and track. Hehas guided his Eagles girls’ track teams to threestate titles and his boys’ thincladders to threestate championships, including <strong>the</strong> recent 2012Class 2A state crown. During his career, Coach Thomas has led hisWest Bolivar track teams in 1,876 meets with 1,640 wins and only236 losses. In addition to his duties on <strong>the</strong> track, Willie has coached<strong>the</strong> Eagle boys’ basketball team to a record <strong>of</strong> 520–281, including2 North state titles, 2 state runner-up finishes and <strong>the</strong> 2010 Class2A state championship.Girls’ Powerlifting and Girls’ TrackJeff Hollingsworth, Charleston High SchoolFor <strong>the</strong> second straight year, Charleston’sJeff Hollingsworth has been named <strong>the</strong> Girls’Powerlifting Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year by <strong>the</strong> MAC.In addition, <strong>the</strong> MAC has selected CoachHollingsworth as <strong>the</strong> Girls’ Track Coach <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Year. A native <strong>of</strong> Charleston and a graduate<strong>of</strong> Strider Academy and Delta State,Coach Hollingsworth is an eight-year coachingveteran and has coached every sport <strong>of</strong>feredat Charleston High. In just 4 seasons, CoachHollingsworth has led <strong>the</strong> Lady Tiger lifters to a sparkling 20–2mark. Under his guidance in girls’ powerlifting, Charleston hascaptured a state runner-up finish, three North Half championshipsand three consecutive Class 1A state championships. CoachHollingsworth’s Lady Tiger track team claimed <strong>the</strong>ir third straightNorth state crown and <strong>the</strong>n won <strong>the</strong> 2012 Class 3A girls’ track statechampionship. His 2011 Lady Tiger thincladders were also <strong>the</strong>state runners-up in <strong>the</strong> girls’ state track meet. Coach Hollingsworthhas also coached <strong>the</strong> Tiger girls’ basketball team to a district title.Along with <strong>the</strong> back-to-back and dual MAC honors this year, hewas named <strong>the</strong> girls’ basketball Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year for Region 3-3Aby <strong>the</strong> MHSAA in 2008 and 2012.Boys’ PowerliftingTyrone Varnado, South Pike High SchoolFor <strong>the</strong> second consecutive year, Coach TyroneVarnado <strong>of</strong> South Pike has been selected as<strong>the</strong> MAC Boys’ Powerlifting Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Year. He hails from McComb, where he wasan honor student and superb athlete at SouthPike before receiving his college degrees atAlcorn State. An 11-year coaching veteran,Coach Varnado has been at South Pike since2001. Since his arrival, he has guided <strong>the</strong> Eaglepowerlifting squads to eight regional crowns,nine South state titles and four state championships in 2006, 2008,2011 and 2012. Along with his two MAC consecutive awards, CoachVarnado was also named Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year by <strong>the</strong> South PikeSchool District in 2006 and by <strong>the</strong> MHSAA and NFHS in 2008.Boys’ GolfMichael Gray, Baldwyn High SchoolThis year, Coach Michael Gray coached<strong>the</strong> Baldwyn Bearcats to <strong>the</strong>ir third straightClass 2A state golf championship. A native<strong>of</strong> Baldwyn, he was a multi-letter winner infootball, baseball and basketball at BaldwynHigh and was named to <strong>the</strong> All-DecadeBaldwyn football team for <strong>the</strong> 1980s. Aftergraduating from Mississippi State, CoachGray started his 18-year coaching career athis alma mater, where he has served as head10 Mississippi C oach – fall 2012 – www.mscoaches.com
Coaches <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year/continuedgolf coach, head baseball coach and assistant and head football coach.His boys’ golf Bearcats captured state crowns in 2010, 2011 and2012. In 2010, Coach Gray was named <strong>the</strong> State Golf Coach <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Year by <strong>the</strong> NFHS.Girls’ GolfBrinson Wall, North Pike High SchoolA native <strong>of</strong> Magnolia, Coach Brinson Wallgraduated from South Pike High, SouthwestCC and Mississippi College. At MC, heplayed tennis for <strong>the</strong> Choctaws, was namedto <strong>the</strong> Gulf South Conference All Conferencesquad in 1996 and received a specialMC Coaches award. Coach Wall began his15-year coaching career at South Pike, wherehe first coached in <strong>the</strong> middle school beforeleading <strong>the</strong> varsity linksters. He has been atNorth Pike since 2007 and guided his 2012 Lady Jaguars to a 3rdplace finish in <strong>the</strong> Class II state golf championships.Boys’ SoccerBrian Bennett, Starkville High SchoolCoach Brian Bennett hails from Starkville,where he was a 1991 Soccer Scholar Athleteat Starkville High, and he received his collegedegree from Mississippi State. A 14-yearcoaching veteran, Coach Bennett has spenthis entire coaching career at Starkville High.His Yellowjacket boys’ soccer teams have anoverall record <strong>of</strong> 160 wins, 83 losses and 20ties and captured <strong>the</strong> 2012 Class 5A boys’soccer state championship. Coach Bennettwas also named <strong>the</strong> Mississippi Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year by <strong>the</strong> MississippiYouth Soccer Association in 2001.Girls’ SoccerCeleste Bramlett, Brandon High SchoolA native <strong>of</strong> Jackson, Coach Celeste Bramlettwas an All-State soccer and s<strong>of</strong>tball athlete atBrandon High. She moved on to Hinds CC,where she was a two-time NJCAA All Regionand Academic All-American and was namedto <strong>the</strong> 1998 NJCAA All-American team. Shebegan her 9-year coaching career at Brandonin 2003, and she has guided <strong>the</strong> Lady Bulldogsoccer team to a record <strong>of</strong> 62–22–8 ties in her4 seasons as head coach. Coach Bramlett hasled Brandon to three division crowns and <strong>the</strong> 2012 Class 6A statechampionship. She was also named girls’ soccer Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Yearby <strong>the</strong> Jackson Clarion-Ledger, and she is a three-time districtCoach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year for 2009, 2011 and 2012.TennisLynn Ogden, St. Joseph (Madison) High SchoolCoach Lynn Ogden hails from Natchez andgraduated from South Natchez High, TexasWoman’s University and Indiana University.Her coaching career spans 13 years, beginningin 1976 at J. T. Wright High in Mobile,Alabama. After leading her team to anAlabama state tennis crown, she returnedto Natchez in 1997 to lead Ca<strong>the</strong>dral to twoClass 1A state championships in 1998 and1999. Coach Ogden’s netters have combinedfor 118 victories, with only 31 losses, and have won 6 state championships,including an amazing 3 in a row in 2010, 2011 and 2012by Madison St. Joseph’s Lady Bruins.VolleyballRobbie Veazey, Lewisburg High SchoolCoach Robbie Veazey paced <strong>the</strong> LewisburgHigh Lady Patriots volleyball squad to <strong>the</strong>irsecond consecutive volleyball state championship.A native <strong>of</strong> Memphis, Robbie was astar basketball and volleyball player at SBECin Southaven and graduated from MUW.Coaching since 1999, she previously workedat Horn Lake and SBEC. Coach Veazeyguided <strong>the</strong> 2011 Lady Patriots to <strong>the</strong> ChickasawConference title and <strong>the</strong> Class I statevolleyball crown, making Lewisburg back-to-back state champions.Overall, she has led her volleyball squads to a record <strong>of</strong> 95–33. RAlso, Congratulations toMAC Community CollegeCoaches <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year!<strong>The</strong>se coaches were recognizedat <strong>the</strong> 2012 Hall <strong>of</strong>Fame banquet.Men’s BasketballWendell Wea<strong>the</strong>rs,Gulf Coast CCWomen’s BasketballNanci Gray, Itawamba CCBaseballSam Temple, Hinds CCFootballSteve Campbell, Gulf Coast CCBuddy Stephens, East MS CCGolfTommy Snell, Gulf Coast CCMen’s andWomen’s SoccerBary Thrash, Gulf Coast CCS<strong>of</strong>tballChris Robinson,Jones County CCMen’s TennisPaul Johnson, Itawamba CCWomen’s TennisHolli Pepper, Co-Lin CCwww.mscoaches.com – fall 2012 – Mississippi Coach 11
State WinnersFootball1A......................Tyler Peterson, Noxapater2A.................Henry Johnson, West Bolivar3A......................... Tony Vance, Charleston4A........................Anthony Hart, Lafayette5A............................... Dodd Lee, Picayune6A.................... Scott Samsel, Olive BranchBoys’ Basketball1A...........................Wert Spiva, Coldwater2A.............Antwayn Patrick, S.V. Marshall3A............... Kelvin Young, Kemper County4A................... Gerald Glass, Amanda Elzy5A.........................Wayne Brent, Callaway6A...................... Stanford Speech, Jim HillGirls’ Basketball1A................ Jason Thompson, H.W. Byers2A..........................Byron Sparks, New Site3A............... Chris Higginbottom, Belmont4A.............................. Bill Russell, Pontotoc5A.............................Shayne Linzy, Oxford6A.....................Tangela Banks, Forest HillBaseball1A....................Tyler Rogers, Nanih Waiya2A.................................Josh Dowdy, Bruce3A..................Shay Cooper, SE Lauderdale4A.............................. Tony Farlow, Purvis5A.................... Richie Tillman, Pascagoula6A.................. Chris McCardle, Oak GroveFast Pitch S<strong>of</strong>tball1A........................ Jeremy Duke, Smithville2A.......................Rick Roberson, Clarkdale3A..............Thomas Castanedo, St. Patrick4A......................... Keith Jernigan, Houston5A....................... Eric Neel, Wayne County6A............Kayla Watkins, Madison CentralSlow Pitch S<strong>of</strong>tball1A........................ Jeremy Duke, Smithville2A....................Josh Perkins, Enterprise (5)3A.............................Dana Rhea, Nettleton4A.............. Justin Chaney, Newton County5A......................Tabitha Beard, New Hope6A............Kayla Watkins, Madison CentralBoys’ Soccer1A/2A/3A................Joe Falla, Sacred Heart4A...................................... Kelly Ross, Bay5A........................Brian Bennett, Starkville6A.................................. Jeff Long, ClintonGirls’ Soccer1A/2A/3A...............Andie Thornton, OLA4A............................Gray Massey, Florence5A..................... Craig Winship, Ridgeland6A................... Celeste Bramlette, BrandonVolleyballClass I............... Robbie Veazey, LewisburgClass II....... Courtney Pollock, Long BeachClass III..................Laurie Bishop, TupeloBoys’ Cross CountryWe apologize that <strong>the</strong>se were listedincorrectly in <strong>the</strong> Summer 2012 issue<strong>of</strong> Mississippi Coach magazine.1A..................... Hugh Long, French Camp2A.....................Heath Dudley, J.Z. George3A.................John Applegate, St. Andrew’s4A............................... Mike Bain, Pontotoc5A.........................Scott Kendricks, Oxford6A..................... Jonathan Begnaud, TupeloGirls’ Cross CountryWe apologize that <strong>the</strong>se were listedincorrectly in <strong>the</strong> Summer 2012 issue<strong>of</strong> Mississippi Coach magazine.1A............................... Chris Greer, Myrtle2A...............Nathan McLellen, East Union3A..............Timothy McDaniel, St. Patrick4A............................... Mike Bain, Pontotoc5A....................Charles Covington, Saltillo6A................................Anna Sloan, TupeloBoys’ Track1A................... Michael Fields, Hinds AHS2A................. Willie Thomas, West Bolivar3A................Kendrick Woodard, East Side4A................. Zack Fortenberry, Tylertown5A............................ Woody Barnett, Pearl6A...............Tim Ellison, Madison CentralGirls’ Track1A............................... Chris Greer, Myrtle2A................ Linda Allen, John F. Kennedy3A............... Jeff Hollingsworth, Charleston4A............................... Mike Bain, Pontotoc5A............................ Jamie Perkins, Oxford6A............... Dakedreon Lampkin, MurranTennis1A........................Rick Shields, St. Aloysius2A.........Lynn Ogden, St. Joseph (Madison)3A................. Emillia Viljoen, St. Andrew’s4A...........Warner Creekmore, New Albany5A................................Louis Nash, Oxford6A.............. Kathy Gendron, Ocean SpringsBoys’ Golf1A...........................Jim Taylor, St. Aloysius2A......................... Michael Gray, Baldwyn3A..............................Michael Sunderman,St. Patrick Catholic4A.......................Adam Tipton, Lewisburg5A............ Steve Herring/Jake Hill, Oxford6A................................. Mark Enis, TupeloGirls’ GolfClass I.........Doug Stuart, St. Patrick CatholicClass II.................Stephen Cox, HernandoClass III...................Albert Pickich, BiloxiBoys’ Powerlifting1A....................Chad Norton, Bogue Chitto2A....................... Perry Liles, Calhoun City3A.................. Casey Meeks, Velma Jackson4A...................Tyrone Varnado, South Pike5A........................Erik Stensaas, Ridgeland6A................. Lonny Schraeder, Oak GroveGirls’ PowerliftingClass I................. Perry Liles, Calhoun CityClass II....... Jeff Hollingsworth, CharlestonClass III................... Steve McCann, PearlBoys’ SwimmingClass I..............Bruce Ebersole, St. AloysiusClass II...................... Lucas Smith, TupeloGirls’ SwimmingClass I........George Sheppard, St. Andrew’sClass II...................... Lucas Smith, TupeloBoys’ BowlingClass I...........Christian Jones, East WebsterClass II.................... Susan Dudley, TupeloGirls’ BowlingClass I..................Kenny Coker, ItawambaClass II.................... Susan Dudley, Tupelo12 Mississippi C oach – fall 2012 – www.mscoaches.com
Index <strong>of</strong> AdvertisersCoaches Outreach....................... Back Coverwww.coachesoutreach.orgGulf Coast Coaching Clinic..........................7gulfcoastcoachingclinic.comMississippi Sports Medicine& Orthopaedic Center...... Inside Back Coverwww.msmoc.comSur-Line Turf, Inc...................................... 13Weldon, Williams & Lick.......................... 13www.customticket123.comwww.mscoaches.com – fall 2012 – Mississippi Coach 13
State MVPsMississippi AlabamaAll-Star Football ClassicCotton Robertson Award —Anthony Alford, PetalMississippi Most Valuable Player —Greg Sims, BrookhavenBernard BlackwellAll-Star Football Classic(Sponsored by Rex Team Sportsand Russell Athletic)Bill Stewart Award —North: Demarrion Haynes, West BolivarSouth: Randall Boyd, ForestMost Valuable Offensive Player —North: Tyler Hatch, SouthavenSouth: Dontreal Pruitt, LaurelMost Valuable Defensive Player —North: Herbert Harris, ClintonSouth: Artis Thigpen, West JonesCrossroads Diamond ClubAll-Star Baseball GamesTwink Sexton Award —Coach Josh Abraham, Warren CentralElbert Nelson Academic Award —Maxwell Harmon, Enterprise (5)1A/2A/3A GameNorth MVP —Jay King, BruceSouth MVP —Josh Pankratz, TaylorsvilleBest Offensive Player —Brandon Rigdon, Nanih WaiyaBest Defensive Player —Philip Armstrong, BelmontRandy Makamson Award —Austin Welch, Hamilton4A/5A GameNorth MVP —Tanner Densford, LewisburgSouth MVP —Cort Brinson, Oak GroveBest Offensive Player —Riley Alef, New AlbanyBest Defensive Player —Clyde Kendrick, VicksburgMark Vinson Award —Isaac Glenn, Madison CentralAll-Star S<strong>of</strong>tball GamesSENIOR 1A/2A/3A GamesFast Pitch North MVP —Makenzie Hawkins, NettletonFast Pitch South MVP —Lauren Little, RaleighSlow Pitch North MVP —Betsy Kingsley, MoorevilleSlow Pitch South MVP —Randa Mathis, Enterprise (5)SENIOR 4A/5A/6A GamesFast Pitch North MVP —Christa Brown, South PanolaFast Pitch South MVP —Dani Craft, d’IbervilleSlow Pitch North MVP —Ty Buckley, Neshoba CentralSlow Pitch South MVP —Jessica Parker, Newton CountyMorris Hunter Sportsmanship Award —Kaitlin Moore, DeSoto CentralJUNIOR Fast Pitch GamesFast Pitch North MVP —Lauren Holifield, New HopeFast Pitch South MVP —Constance Quinn, Oak GroveMississippi/AlabamaAll-Star Basketball GamesGirls’ Most Valuable Player —Jerontay Clemons, ColdwaterBoys’ Most Valuable Player —Devonte Pollard, Kemper CountyMississippi Sports MedicineAll-Star Basketball GamesMichael Crou<strong>the</strong>r Sportsmanship Award (Girl) —Bryana Davis, Pine GroveGirls’ Most Valuable Offensive Player —Jazmine Spears, New AlbanyGirls’ Most Valuable Defensive Player —Kierra Jordan, LanierAll-Star Extravaganza Girls’ 3-PointShooting Winner —Justice Martin, H.W. ByersAll-Star Extravaganza Girls’ Free-ThrowShooting Winner —Kristen Dixon, Choctaw CentralAll-Star Extravaganza Girls’Slam-Dunk Winner —Lashyra Cotton, East SideMichael Crou<strong>the</strong>r Sportsmanship Award (Boy) —Nick Vasquez, Oak GroveBoys’ Most Valuable Offensive Player —Tony Bridges, HattiesburgBoys’ Most Valuable Defensive Player —Eddie Lee, GulfportAll-Star Extravaganza Boys’3-Point Shooting Winner —Jalen Dawson, GentryAll-Star Extravaganza Boys’Free-Throw Shooting Winner —Justus Williams, Bay HighAll-Star Extravaganza Boys’Slam-Dunk Winner —Rahkeem Lehaman, Amanda ElzyOverall Winner <strong>of</strong> 3-PointShooting Contest —Jalen Dawson, GentryOverall Winner <strong>of</strong> Free-ThrowShooting Contest —Justus Williams, Bay HighOverall Winner <strong>of</strong> Slam-Dunk Contest —Rahkeem Lehaman, Amanda ElzyAll-Star Volleyball GamesNorth Outstanding Player —Sam Latza, LewisburgSouth Outstanding Player —Breann Hedin, Long BeachGame Ball for North —Sadie Johnson, CorinthGame Ball for South —Kristen Dillon, SalemBaptist Rehab ServicesAll-Star Soccer GamesCoca-Cola Award —Kristen Kinsey, GulfportGirls’ Best Offensive Player —Sara Coleman, West JonesGirls’ Best Defensive Player —LaTesha Fleming, RidgelandWilliam Winter Award —Jake Files, ClintonBoys’ Best Offensive Player —Zach Khima, AmoryBoys’ Best Defensive Player —Michael Durr, Brandon14 Mississippi C oach – fall 2012 – www.mscoaches.com