Hinds C.C. soccer team honored for academics

Published 12:00 am Monday, January 5, 2009

By Staff Reports

From staff reports

RAYMOND — The men’s soccer program at Hinds Community College was recently recognized for its work in the academic field by being named a recipient of the 2007-2008 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Men’s Team Academic Award.

The Eagles posted a team grade point average of 3.06 in the 2007-2008 academic year to receive the award. The results were released by the NSCAA in December 2008.

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 Head coach Doug Williams’ team also earned success on the playing field, as Hinds won their fifth straight state and regional championships in 2008.

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