https://www.prccathletics.com en-us https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230718epe3oh POPLARVILLE, Miss. – Pearl River is proud to announce 34 student-athletes and three teams were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their academic success. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230718epe3oh 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/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230712nubrjs POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River softball program announced Wednesday that four student-athletes are headed to their four-year homes.  Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230712nubrjs 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/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230607ea9in3 POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Since her arrival at Pearl River, Brinson Anne Rogers (Statesboro, Ga.) has done nothing but rewrite the records book. The right-handed pitcher can add one more line to her impressive resume as the National Junior College Athletic Association announced Tuesday that Rogers was named Second Team All-America.  Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230607ea9in3 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230606lvwm73 POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The latest edition of postseason awards rolled out on Monday, and the Pearl River softball team landed three players on the All-Region 23 team. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230606lvwm73 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230602lkrkst POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The awards continue to pile up for Pearl River softball’s Brinson Anne Rogers (Statesboro, Ga.). For the second straight season, Rogers has been named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association First-Team All-American. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230602lkrkst https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230523peke6g POPLARVILLE, Miss. — One of the best seasons in Pearl River softball history was rewarded with a flurry of honors on Tuesday. The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference announced that the Wildcats had six players named to the all-conference teams. Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230523peke6g https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230514vbrvou ELLISVILLE, Miss. —  The 2023 season didn't end how the Pearl River softball team wanted it to, but the Wildcats have nothing to hang their heads about. PRCC battled to stave off elimination with a 3-0 victory over LSU Eunice but came up short against Copiah-Lincoln 7-1 on Sunday at Community Bank Park in Ellisville. Sun, 14 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230514vbrvou https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/202305146ai2zc ELLISVILLE, Miss. — After dropping a tough 6-4 contest to No. 7 Copiah-Lincoln on Saturday, No. 9 Pearl River found itself locked in one of its toughest games of the season in an elimination game against No. 11 Northwest. Sat, 13 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/202305146ai2zc https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230510zqk1g8 ELLISVILLE, Miss. — Brinson Anne Rogers (Statesboro, Ga.) announced No. 9 Pearl River’s arrival in the Region 23 Tournament with authority Wednesday night. Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230510zqk1g8 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230509i088jz POPLARVILLE, Miss. — No. 9 Pearl River will head into the Region 23 Tournament on a high note as freshman sophomore Morgan Lavergne (Baton Rouge, La.; Central) has been named the MACCC Player of the Week for a second time this season. Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230509i088jz https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230509iosd9m POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference has announced its Pitcher of the Week award and Brinson Anne Rogers (Statesboro, Ga.) gets to take home the honor for a third time. Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230509iosd9m https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230508iir1rs POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Fresh off a remarkable 40-win regular season, the No. 9 Pearl River softball team now shifts its attention to tournament play. Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230508iir1rs https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230502v9ow9k POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 9 Pearl River softball team made history Tuesday evening on sophomore day as the Wildcats swept East Mississippi to hit the 40-win mark for the first time in program history. PRCC took game one 8-2 and game two 5-1. Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230502v9ow9k https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230428vdwipj POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 9 Pearl River softball team showed their mettle in two come-from-behind wins in a sweep of No. 5 Northwest Friday at Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats relied on strong pitching, nine strikeouts, and stonewall defense in a 2-1 game one win. Game two was more of the same, with 11 strikeouts and along with eight hits as the Wildcats erased a 3-0 deficit to win 5-3.  Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230428vdwipj 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/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230425o9rsji POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A day after being named Wildcat of the Week, Pearl River’s Morgan Lavergne (Baton Rouge, La.; Central) has been named the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Player of the Week. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230425o9rsji https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230425xwwaz5 ELLISVILLE, Miss. — Brinson Anne Rogers (Statesboro, Ga.), pitcher for the No. 9 Pearl River softball team, recorded her 500th career strikeout against No. 7 Jones College Tuesday in Ellisville. Rogers set the milestone in the first inning of the second game of the series. The Wildcats dropped a tough defensive battle in game one, 3-0, and two fell in game two, 5-1.  Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230425xwwaz5 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230422za2td8 EUNICE, La. — The No. 10 Pearl River softball team played two very different ball games Saturday night. The Wildcats won an extra-inning 7-6 game against Blinn to begin the day before run-ruling No. 12 LSU Eunice in game two, 14-6. Sat, 22 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230422za2td8 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/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230419i2xlqp POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The only word to describe No. 10 Pearl River's Brinson Anne Rogers (Statesboro, Ga.) this season is dominant. One day after taking home the MACCC Pitcher of the Week award, Rogers has been named the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Pitcher of the Week. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230419i2xlqp https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230418iei87m POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Fresh off the third no-hitter of her Wildcat career, No. 10 Pearl River’s Brinson Anne Rogers (Statesboro, Ga.) has been named the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Pitcher of the Week. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230418iei87m https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230418yjqyti POPLARVILLE, Miss. — History was made at Wildcat Stadium Tuesday night as PRCC head coach Christie Meeks picked up her 100th career win in No. 10 Pearl River’s sweep over East Central. Strong pitching was the night's theme for the Wildcats, receiving complete game efforts from starters Natalie Herrington (Petal) and Brinson Anne Rogers (Statesboro, Ga.). Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230418yjqyti https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230416rsfzhl POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 11 Pearl River softball team earned its sixth sweep since MACCC play began on Sunday afternoon, picking up a pair of run-rule victories over Coahoma. The Wildcats took game one 10-1 in five innings and secured a six-inning 12-4 victory in game two. Sun, 16 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230416rsfzhl https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230411yeo5f6 PERKINSTON, Miss. — The No. 11 Pearl River softball team put on a pitching clinic Tuesday night, striking out 25 batters in a series split against archrival Gulf Coast. Brinson Anne Rogers (Statesboro, Ga.) struck out 15 batters in a 2-1 no-hitter game two victory. Natalie Herrington (Petal) struck out 10 in a strong pitching performance in a 1-0 game one loss. "In rivalry games, you have to come ready to play; not getting swept when you are on the road is a big deal," PRCC head coach Christie Meeks said of the split with Gulf Coast. "Both pitchers pitched well enough to win both games." Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230411yeo5f6 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230404zg8rff WESSON, Miss. — The No. 13 Pearl River softball team used a three-run seventh inning in the doubleheader nightcap to secure a split against No. 8 Copiah-Lincoln Wednesday night in Wesson. The Wildcats dropped a challenging game one 9-5 but bounced back in a big way with a 4-1 game two victory. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230404zg8rff