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EMCC set to kick off 2024 soccer season with Friday home exhibition doubleheader vs. The W
EMCC set to kick off 2024 soccer season with Friday home exhibition doubleheader vs. The W

The East Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s soccer teams are set to kick off the second season of the Lions’ reinstated program by playing host to The W on Friday (Aug. 23) in Scooba. Season-opening exhibition doubleheader soccer action is slated to begin at 5 p.m. at Sullivan-Windham Field.

Former Hinds player Ryan Theriot hired as EMCC’s assistant soccer coach
Former Hinds player Ryan Theriot hired as EMCC’s assistant soccer coach

Former EMCC student and Hinds soccer alumnus Ryan Theriot has been reunited with second-year head coach Chris Rash as the new assistant soccer coach for the men’s and women’s teams at East Mississippi Community College. The official hiring announcement was made Monday by Rash.

EMCC soccer teams set to begin MACCC play Friday by hosting Itawamba on Scooba campus
EMCC soccer teams set to begin MACCC play Friday by hosting Itawamba on Scooba campus

Following a handful of pre-conference matches, the East Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s soccer teams will begin the MACCC portion of their 2023 schedule by playing host to Itawamba Community College Friday evening (Sept. 15) on the Scooba campus. A scheduled 5 p.m. women’s match will be followed by a 7 p.m. men’s contest at EMCC’s Sullivan-Windham Field.

East Mississippi’s reinstated soccer programs set to debut this weekend on Scooba campus
East Mississippi’s reinstated soccer programs set to debut this weekend on Scooba campus

Set for the school’s first soccer action since 2009, East Mississippi Community College’s reinstated soccer program will kick off the 2023 campaign this weekend on the Scooba campus.

Former MACCC/MUW player Alejandro Pocasangre hired as EMCC’s assistant soccer coach
Former MACCC/MUW player Alejandro Pocasangre hired as EMCC’s assistant soccer coach

Reunited on the Scooba campus with his former high school and junior college coach, Alejandro Pocasangre has been named assistant soccer coach at East Mississippi Community College. His hiring was announced this week by first-year EMCC head soccer coach Chris Rash.

East Mississippi announces 2023 men’s and women’s soccer schedules
East Mississippi announces 2023 men’s and women’s soccer schedules

Following a 13-year hiatus from the Mississippi community college soccer scene, East Mississippi Community College is set to return to the field next month with the announcement of the Lions’ 2023 soccer schedule.

Chris Rash selected to take over East Mississippi’s soccer coaching reins
Chris Rash selected to take over East Mississippi’s soccer coaching reins

Former NJCAA All-America soccer player Chris Rash has been named the new head men’s and women’s soccer coach at East Mississippi Community College. The announcement was made Monday by EMCC Director of Athletics Sharon Thompson.

EMCC soccer tryouts set for Feb. 18 on Scooba campus
EMCC soccer tryouts set for Feb. 18 on Scooba campus

Tryouts for the East Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s soccer teams will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, on the Scooba campus.