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Keldrick Lesley Soph., Booneville
Angelia Allen Soph., Belmont
Basketball Game Day Monday, February 17 vs. Holmes CC 5:30/7:30 p.m.
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Letter from the President Dear Friends of Northeast:
Thank you for your support of the athletic efforts of Northeast Mississippi Community College. Each coach and each athlete has worked hard to ensure that our teams are ready to give performances that make you proud to be a “Tiger Fan.� Northeast exists to provide educational, recreational and social resources for students and supporters to grow and enjoy their accomplishments. While you are on campus, I hope you have a safe and enjoyable visit. I trust you will use this opportunity to get to know our students, coaches and staff. We are always ready to assist you to enjoy your time with us. Thank you for everything that you do to encourage and support our efforts. We are always glad to have you on our campus. Sincerely, Johnny L. Allen President
Board of Trustees
T. Jack Ramsey
Chairman Tenure of Service: 1983 Tishomingo County/ Banker
Bill Breedlove
Tenure of Service: 1999 Prentiss County Businessman
Ben McClung
Tenure of Service: 2013 Tishomingo County Superintendent of Education
Troy Holliday
Vice Chairman Tenure of Service: 1964 Tippah County Businessman
John O. Cunningham Secretary Tenure of Service: 1995 Prentiss County Businessman
Randle Downs
Tonya Butler Farris
Tenure of Service: 2012 Prentiss County Superintendent of Education
Sam McCoy
Tenure of Service: 1988 Prentiss County Businessman
Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Businesswoman
Gina Smith
Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Superintendent of Education
Ken Basil
Tenure of Service: 2008 Union County Superintendent of Education
Douglas Jackson
Tenure of Service: 1995 Tippah County Retired Educator
Luzene Triplett
Tenure of Service: 2002 Prentiss County Retire Educator
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Alvie Blakeney
Tenure of Service: 2011 Tishomingo County Retire Businessman
Tracie Langston
Tenure of Service: 2004 Prentiss County Businesswoman
Vance Witt
Tenure of Service: 2007 Union County Businessman
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2013-14 Basketball Coaches Men’s Staff
Women’s Staff
Years 2011-Present 2009-2011 2006-2009 2003-2006 2001-2003 1998-2001 1996-1998 1994-1996
Brian Alexander
Cord Wright
Lady Tiger Head Coach
Tiger Head Coach
Third Year
First Year
Position School/Organization Head Coach NEMCC Head Coach Tupelo Rock-N-Rollers Assistant Coach (W&M) Itawamba CC Assistant Coach Campbell Univ. Assistant Coach Southeastern Louisiana University Assistant Coach University of Southern Mississippi Assistant Coach Columbus High School Student Assistant NEMCC
Position School/Organization Head Coach NEMCC Assistant Coach UL-Monroe Assistant Coach Univ. of North Alabama Graduate Assistant Coach Univ. of North Alabama Assistant Coach Spartanburg Methodist College Student Assistant Limestone College
Paul Nixon
Nick Coln
Lady Tiger Assistant Coach
Tiger Assistant Coach
First Year
Third Year
Years Position School/Organization 2013-Present Assistant Coach NEMCC 2005-13 Head Coach Columbia University 2002-05 Assistant Coach Indiana University 1999-2002 Assistant Coach/ University of Southern Mississippi Recruiting Coordinator 1997-99 Assistant Coach/ University of Nevada-Reno Recruiting Coordinator 1993-97 Assistant Coach Marshall University
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Years 2013-Present 2010-2013 2005-2010 2003-2005 2002-2003 2001-2002
Years 2010-Present 2009-10 2002-09
Position Assistant Coach Head Coach Head Coach
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School/Organization NEMCC Olive Branch High School Alcorn Central High School
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Athletic Support Staff David Robbins
Chassie Kelly
Dean of Students Athletic Director
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students/Athletic Director
Matt Werner
Blake Long
Athletic Facilities/ Head Equipment Manager
Sports Information Director
Hope Kingsley, ATC
Karri Davis
Head Athletic Trainer
Cheerleading Coach
Jeremy Kennedy
Don Knowles
Voice of the Tigers WNAU 1470 AM
Operations Manager Sodexo, USA
Bus Drivers Phillip Moore (left) Marvin Ozbirn (right)
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2013-14 Northeast Basketball Rosters
Women’s Head Coach: Brian Alexander (3rd year - Mississippi State University) Women’s Assistant Coach: Paul Nixon (1st year - Vanderbilt University) Women’s Student Assistant: Daniel Rowland Men’s Head Coach: Cord Wright (1st year - Limestone College) Assistant Coach: Nick Coln (3rd year - University of Louisiana at Monroe) Manager: Johnathan Scales
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Player
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Lady Tigers Ht.
Class
Pos.
Lexy Lindsey
5-6
Freshman
Guard
Golden
Red Bay
11
Kiki Gwyn
5-2
Sophomore
Guard
Corinth
Kossuth
12
Antionette Riddle
5-9
Sophomore
Guard
Tupelo
Tupelo
14
Ayana Ragin
5-10
Freshman
Forward
Baldwyn
Baldwyn
15
Daisha Williams
5-8
Freshman
Guard
Columbus
Columbus
22
Teresa Mays
5-10
Freshman
Guard
Oakland, Tenn.
Wooddale
25
Angelia Allen
5-9
Sophomore
Guard
Belmont
30
Kierra Erby
5-7
Sophomore
Guard
Columbus
32
Kay K Tate
5-8
Sophomore
Guard
33
Aushiana Ivy
5-10
Freshman
Guard
Tupelo
Shannon
35
Jasmine Allen
5-8
Freshman
Guard
Booneville
Booneville
42
Katie Foster
6-0
Freshman
Forward
Tigers
Dyersburg, Tenn. Dyersburg
Burnsville Alcorn Central
Ht.
0
Al Azulphar
6-11 250
Freshman
Center Norwalk, Conn. Brien McMahon
1
Tyre Mallard
6-4
183
Freshman
Guard
Caledonia
3
Cannon Edwards
6-3
175
Freshman
Guard
Petal
5
Marcus Hogan
6-4
215 Sophomore Guard
10
Ladarius Waits
5-11 168 Sophomore Guard
Athletic Director: David Robbins (1st year - Millsaps College)
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Dimario Jackson
5-10 160
12
Darius Leach
5-8
Sports Information Director: Blake Long (1st year - University of Mississippi)
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El Paso Johnson-Pitts 6-5
202
Freshman
Guard Millington, Tenn.
22
Reggie Patterson
6-3
183
Freshman
Guard
Head Equipment Manager: Matt Werner (2nd year - NEMCC)
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Keldrick Lesley
6-1
150 Sophomore Guard
Booneville
Booneville
Athletic Trainer: Hope Kingsley (2nd year - University of Southern Miss)
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Dexter Stafford
6-4
187
Freshman
Biggersville
Biggersville
30
Ben Seely
6-9
250
Freshman Forward
Hamilton
33
Chris Echols
5-11 183
Freshman Forward
Lamar
H.W. Byers
35
Cameron Shorty
6-5
Senatobia
Senatobia
President: Dr. Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D. (9th year - Mississippi State University)
Student Trainer: Mersades Carter 6
Pos.
Columbus
Player
Videographer: Thomas Logan Agnew
Class
Belmont
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Statisticians: Bryson Ward, Tony Pams
Wt.
Hometown High School
Hometown
Jackson Olive Branch
High School
Caledonia Petal Provine Olive Branch
Freshman Forward
Brusly, La.
Brusly
145 Sophomore Forward
Booneville
Booneville
Guard
212 Sophomore Guard
Baldwyn
Northeast Mississippi CoMMuNity ommunity College
Millington Baldwyn
Hamilton
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Lady Bulldogs
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Player
Ht.
Class
Pos.
Hometown
2
Sequa Young
5-5
Freshman
Guard
Indianola
3
Brandi Carter
5-7
Freshman
Guard
Moreno Valley, Calif.
4
Carmesha Nalls
5-5
Freshman
Guard
Lexington
10
Taylor Johnson
6-0
Freshman
Forward
12
Desirae Harris
5-3
Freshman
Guard
Winona
15
Alexis Jackson
5-7
Freshman
Guard
Indianola
20
Tayanna Purnell
5-8
Freshman
Forward
Coffeeville
11/22 Tonidra Blair
6-1
Freshman
Post
Cleveland
23
Ti’Abre Watts
5-5
Freshman
Guard
30
LaShondra Wilson
6-2
Freshman
Post
32
Laricka Morgan
5-10
Freshman
Forward
Morton
40
Jamieca Sheriff
5-1
Freshman
Post
Jackson
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Player
1
Rodriques Palmer
Bulldogs
Memphis, Tenn.
Memphis, Tenn. Indianola
President Dr. Glenn Boyce Athletic Director Hugh Shurden Administrative Assistant to Athletic Programs Susie Jackson Sports Information Director Steve Diffey
Ht.
Wt.
Class
Pos.
Hometown
6-5
175
Freshman
Guard
Flora
2/20 Jarvis Williams
5-5
130
Freshman
Guard
Jackson
3
Tamarico Wilison
6-2
205
Sophomore
Guard
Tchula
4
Dayshawn Watkins 6-0
175
Freshman
Guard
North Little Rock, Ark.
5
Dontarrius Simmons 6-3
185
Freshman
Guard
Jackson
Men’s Head Coach Jason Flanigan
10 Patrick Banks
6-5
195
Sophomore
Forward
Jackson
11 Ondarioius Hamlin
6-6
185
Freshman
Forward
Canton
12 Justin McCleary
6-1
185
Freshman
Guard
21 Travis Johnson
6-0
205
Sophomore
Forward
Durant
23 Iury Dixson
6-0
160
Freshman
Guard
Jackson
24 Marcus Washington 6-2
180
Freshman
Guard
Clinton
34 Vercel Webster
6-5
200
Freshman
Forward
Lexington
42 Lyndon Johnson
6-5
270
Freshman
Center
West Point
Jacksonville, Ark.
Women’s Head Coach Jamilah Johns Andrews Women’s Assistant Coach LaTaryl Williams
Men’s Assistant Coach Jason Harrison Cheerleading Coach Heather Jones Head Athletic Trainer Bill Grace
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No. 10 Lexy Lindsey Freshman Guard
No. 11 Kiki Gwyn Sophomore Guard
No. 12 Antionette Riddle Sophomore Guard
No. 14 Ayana Ragin Freshman Forward
No. 15 Daisha Williams Freshman Guard
No. 22 Teresa Mays Freshman Guard
No. 25 Angelia Allen Sophomore Guard
No. 30 Kierra Erby Sophomore Guard
No. 32 Kay K Tate Sophomore Guard
No. 33 Aushiana Ivy Freshman Guard
No. 35 Jasmine Allen Freshman Guard
No. 42 Katie Foster Freshman Forward
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No. 0 Al Azulphar Freshman Center
No. 1 Tyre Mallard Freshman Guard
No. 3 Cannon Edwards Freshman Guard
No. 5 Marcus Hogan Sophomore Guard
No. 10 Ladarius Waits Sophomore Guard
No. 11 Dimario Jackson Freshman Forward
No. 12 Darius Leach Sophomore Forward
No. 20 El Paso Johnson-Pitts Freshman Guard
No. 22 Reggie Patterson Freshman Guard
No. 23 Keldrick Lesley Sophomore Guard
No. 24 Dexter Stafford Freshman Guard
No. 30 Ben Seely Freshman Forward
No. 33 Chris Echols Freshman Forward
No. 35 Cameron Shorty Sophomore Guard
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Keldrick Lesley
Sophomores set for final hurrah at Bonner Arnold Coliseum A group of over ten young men and women will “It makes me feel a whole lot better,” she said. A one-time Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal step onto the floor of historic Bonner Arnold Coli- “I can’t lead by example anymore on the floor, Player of the Year at Booneville High School, seum tonight for the final time of their outstand- but I sit on the bench and I tell them what I see Lesley has been a steady catalyst for headman ing careers at Northeast Mississippi Community because when you’re playing you really don’t re- Cord Wright and the Tigers. College. alize some things. I can help them by just letting “He’s been consistently good for me all year,” Each of them has dedicated a vast amount of them know because I’ve been where they are.” said Wright. “His effort has been there every time to make them and their respective teams The former Mississippi High School Activities night and that’s the sign of a kid with good charthe best that they can possibly be both in the Association (MHSAA) Class 3A state champion acter that understands what it takes to win.” classroom and on the court of competition. at Belmont High School still had a decorated caWright feels that Lesley’s biggest on-court conTwo Northeast athletes in particular, though, reer in Booneville. tribution may be his guarding ability. can conclude Monday evening with their heads She was named a first-team All-State selection “He’s a really good defender and he probably held high and knowing they gave everything by the Mississippi Association of Community and doesn’t get enough credit for that because he is while donning the black and gold. Junior Colleges (MACJC) such a good shooter,” he said. “He’s Angelia Allen and Keldrick Lesley after helping Northeast long, athletic and can move. That’s are both local products that develreach the title game of the an area that maybe gets overlooked oped into leadership roles as their MACJC State Tournament at times.” sophomore seasons progressed. in the 2012-13 campaign. Offensively, Lesley is nearing the Allen’s journey took an unfortunate Allen totaled 449 points in 200-point mark for his career and has turn, however, after she had knee 31 outings as a Lady Tiger, been a consistent player in his two surgery just before the holiday break. an average of 14.5 points campaigns as a Tiger. He is shooting The injury ended her on-court career per game. Her rebounding a near identical mark of 38.9 percent as a Lady Tiger too early, but that has numbers were on the rise from the field and 38.7 percent from No. 23 No. 25 not stopped the Belmont product from this season and she ended three-point range. Keldrick Lesley Angelia Allen contributing to the squad. up grabbing 7.9 rebounds The 6-1, 150 pound guard thinks Booneville Belmont “I know it’s been a hard time for her, each night as a sophohe has fit into his part of being a role but she is a very, very strong-willed more. model for a young Northeast squad individual,” said Northeast head coach Brian AlThose impressive numbers still do not come as well. exander. “She, obviously, has some hurt along close to describing how important of a role Al“I think I did a pretty good job,” Lesley said. those lines, but she comes to practice and to len has played since arriving on the Northeast “People understand me, want to listen to me and study hall everyday with the sole purpose of campus. do the right thing.” encouraging her teammates and trying to help “I’ll just put it this way, she’s the heart and soul Overall, when this outstanding tandem walk them get better. of everything we do,” said Alexander. “From the away from an emotional sophomore night, grad“There are not many people that could go weight room to the conditioning to the film work uate and advance to represent Northeast at the through that type of injury in the middle of their to the on-the-floor practice and games, we’ve four-year level, they say that there will be no resophomore year and have that type of mentality. got some good players and people in our pro- morse as to what they have done over their two She is a special individual.” gram, but as far as the total package, she has seasons as a Lady Tiger and Tiger. Allen admits that being around her close it all.” “I’m going to leave it all out on the floor. No refriends and being able to help them has aided Like Allen, Lesley came off a brilliant prep ca- grets,” said Lesley. in her recovery. reer and transitioned that to the collegiate level. “No regrets, not one,” Allen said. 10
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Social media
For fans that cannot make it to the games in Booneville or away contests, Northeast athletics and individual teams have made it easier for family, friends and fans to keep up with their favorite sport via various social media accounts.
Twitter:
@NEMCCTigers - General athletic news & live game updates for all nine intercollegiate athletic programs from SID Blake Long. Interact by using the hashtags #TigerPower and #NEMCC @NEMCCBaseball - Tiger baseball team @NETigerSB - Tiger softball team @NEMCCGolf - Tiger golf team @NEMCCcheer - Tiger cheerleading squad
Facebook:
For updates on each of Northeast’s athletic programs, including links to videos and news stories, like the Tigers at www.facebook.com/ NEMCCTigers Fans can also follow the Tiger softball team at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Northeast-Mississippi-Community-College-SoftballTeam
General Information:
As a reminder, general information about the college can be found at the Northeast website at http://www.nemcc.edu
Athletic News:
Athletic news will be posted at http://www.nemccathletics.com
Videos:
For those wishing for those wishing to view video highlights of Northeast athletics, videos can be found at http://www.youtube.com/ nemcctigers while news articles can be found at http://www.youtube.com/nemcctv You can also find short behind-the-scenes and game day videos on Vine by searching and following NEMCCTigers
Photos:
Small snippet photos can be found via Instagram at nemcctigers or at the web address http://www.instagram.com/nemcctigers Photos from athletic and campus events from staff photographer Michael H. Miller can be found on the college’s SmugMug site at http://nemcctigers.smugmug.com
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2013-14 Schedule
OCTOBER 6 15 22 29
Carrollton, Georgia Scrimmage vs. South Georgia St.! vs. Albany Tech.! vs. On the Rise Prep! Blue Mountain College! Blue Mountain College# at University of North Ala.#
2 4 7 11 18 19 21 25
at Dyersburg State% 6 p.m. at Gadsden St. 5:30/7:30 p.m. at Wallace St.-Hanceville^ 3/5 p.m. Columbia St. 5:30/7:30 p.m. Southwest Mississippi Classic Southern U.-Shreveport 1:30/3:30 p.m. Southwest Mississippi Classic Southwest Mississippi 5:30/7:15 p.m. Dyersburg St.% 7 p.m. at Columbia St. 5:30/7:30 p.m.
2 5 9 12
Gadsden St. Itawamba* at Northwest Miss.* at Jackson St. CC$
5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 5/7 p.m. 6 p.m.
7 9 13 16 21 23 27 30
Jones County Wallace St.-Hanceville Jackson St. CC$ at East Mississippi* Coahoma* at Holmes* Mississippi Delta* at Itawamba*
5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m.
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Northwest Miss.* East Mississippi* at Coahoma* Holmes* at Mississippi Delta*
5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
^ Men’s Game First * North Division Contest $ Women Only
1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m.
! Men Only Scrimmage # Women Only Scrimmage % Men Only
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