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August 21, 2012

Rejoining the MACJC, Eagles looking to contend for region title

from school reports The Meridian Star The Meridian Star Tue Aug 21, 2012, 06:00 AM CDT

MERIDIAN —     After a difficult 2011 campaign, the Meridian Community College Eagles are looking to rebound and get back to the tradition of competing for a Region 23 title. The Eagles are in the process of rejoining the MACJC for the first time since 2007 and could not be happier to be back in the state league.

   "After spending the last four years playing so many out-of-state teams, it's going to be nice to get back to competing with our sister institutions, it just makes sense", said MCC men's coach Alex George. "We feel that this may be one of the best combinations of freshmen and sophomores that will play for the Eagles this coming fall."

   The Eagles return 10 sophomores, all starting at one time or another, to a team that lost in the Region 23 semifinal to Pearl River in overtime.

   The Eagles will also bring in 15 freshman players from all over the state including five local players from Lauderdale County.

   "It's always nice to go and recruit these local guys because they come from such strong programs with a lot of rich tradition,” George said. “And they're our local kids so it's our obligation to give them an opportunity to play for their hometown team.

   Among these locals are three from Meridian High School. Phillip Mosley is a defender that has the potential to come in and compete for playing time and alongside Mosley is another stellar player in Christian Jackson.

   "Christian is a great find from the Meridian area,” George said. “He has been playing for the Mississippi Fire out of Jackson for a few years and you can definitely tell he has played with and against some good competition with them. I expect Christian to come in and earn a starting job as a freshman.”

   Spence Baucum is the third player from MHS and should help the Eagles regain their scoring form that was lacking in 2011. Spence is a tenacious player who likes to run at defenders and use his speed to his advantage. Alongside these players from Meridian High, the Eagles added two other local players to join us: Blake Hardin and AJ McClinton.

   "Blake comes to us via West Lauderdale High School and was tied with 20 goals last season for the Knights,” George added. “Blake has a great head on his shoulders and displays the kind of blue-collar work ethic we like here at MCC.

   “AJ is expected to come in and tidy up a defense that should be very seasoned and ready to rebound from last year's semifinal loss.”

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