2013-2014 President's Report

Buckley Named MACJC ‘Player of the Year’

Ty Buckley’s success at the plate did not go unnoticed as the former East Central Community College fast-pitch softball standout was named MACJC Softball Player of the Year. Buckley led the nation in home runs through most the 2014 campaign and finished tied with for second with 20 round-trippers. She posted a .408 batting average and collected 66 RBIs in helping lead the Lady Diamond Warriors to the post-season playoff series en route to a 33-16 record. Buckley also received NJCAA All-Region 23 and MACJC All-State honors and is an NJCAA All American nominee.

East Central Community College soccer standout Alana Turner of Mendenhall received MACJC North Division most valuable player honors following the inaugural MACJC All-Star Soccer Games held Nov. 16, 2013, at Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland. The South All-Stars won the historical matchup by a 2-0 margin. Turner, a keeper, is a product of Florence High School. Turner Named Soccer MVP All-Star

The former Neshoba Central High School standout was also named the Lady Diamond Warriors’ most valuable player and received the Most Outstanding Offense Award.

Hall of Fame Recipients

The annual Awards Day program was held May 1, 2014, in Huff Auditorium. Top honors went to Hall of Fame recipients, who included (from left) Taylor Gressett of Chunky, Conor Bell of Carthage, Allie Killens of Saltillo, Matthews Evans of Forest, Mary Margaret Bailey of Philadelphia and Joseph Aulds of Decatur.

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