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The Blinn Buccaneers earned a place in the winner?s bracket Sunday afternoon as they came from behind to beat Texarkana College 11-6 in game two of the NJCAA Region XIV Baseball Tournament at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ in Mount Pleasant.

Texarkana jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the second. Texarkana added another two in the third and one more in the top of the fourth.

After being delayed for a day due to rain, the NJCAA Region XIV Baseball Tournament kicked off on Sunday morning at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ in Mount Pleasant. Navarro College defeated Alvin Community College 5-0 in the first match up.

Navarro?s Chad Young pitched nine innings for the win, allowing no runs on four hits and an impressive 13 strikeouts.

Navarro?s offense was led by Brode Boyd?s hitting. He went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run.

The Region XIV Baseball Tournament has been postponed due to rain. Games are planned to begin on Sunday, May 13.

Please check † for updates about the tournament schedule. Game times will be the same as indicated on the bracket, things are just moved back one day.

 

This video is in memory of our dear friend Mr. Carroll Shelby, who passed away this week. His generosity has made a difference in countless lives at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. His presence and friendship will be greatly missed by all of us. Visit to learn more about the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. Below are some words on how Mr.

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ held its spring 2012 commencement at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 11. This marked the largest graduating class in the history of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. During the ceremony, 188 students were awarded associate degrees and 69 earned certificates of competency in their chosen fields. Dr. Melissa Weinbrenner, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Associate Professor of History and Division Director for Social Studies, delivered the commencement address.

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Last weekend, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ participated in the 2012 Relay for Life at the Mount Pleasant Junior High School track. Despite getting a late start, the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ family was able to raise $2,651.31 for the cause. "Estelene Eagle" (AKA Professor Doug Hoppock) won the Mr. Relay competition by a landslide by raising a whopping $1,277.31 towards the total. Pictured, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ team members pose for a victory shot with "Estelene."

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ office of Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs has named the Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Chi chapter as the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Outstanding Student Organization for the 2011-2012 school year. This award is given to an official ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ student organization that displays outstanding contributions to the college, contributions to the community and development of its members. Phi Theta Kappa received a plaque and $250 for their student club account.

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