Legendary Heartland Coach Gene Bess Dies at 71
Gene Bess, the Hall of Fame‑inducted coach who amassed 1,000 victories and two NJCAA championships, passed away early Friday morning, June 19.
Jun 19, 2026
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McCallister Doelle Earns MVP as MAC Defeats OAA 8-5 in All-Star Baseball Game
In a high‑scoring All‑Star matchup, Doelle’s 2‑for‑3 performance and clutch runs capped a high school career that culminated in a state‑final appearance.
Jun 17, 2026
Kennedy-King College Secures NJCAA Region 4 Basketball Tournament Hosting Rights
Kennedy‑King College in Chicago will host the NJCAA Region 4 Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments for the next two seasons, featuring semi‑finals and championship games.
Jun 16, 2026
Jonathan Parker Named Head Baseball Coach at Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge Community College has appointed Jonathan Parker as its new head baseball coach, tapping a proven recruiter and developer of talent to lead the program toward championship aspirations.
Jun 10, 2026
Shah Hall’s Official Visit Signals Arkansas’ Frontcourt Reinforcement
Shah Hall, a 6-10, 240-pound center from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, arrived in Fayetteville for an official visit, marking a key step in Arkansas' effort to bolster its frontcourt for the upcoming season.
Jun 9, 2026
Niagara’s Baseball Thunderwolves Capture First NJCAA Division III Championship
The SUNY Niagara baseball squad, known as the Thunderwolves, completed an unbeaten run through the junior‑college playoffs, topping Dallas College Eastfield and Rowan College South Jersey‑Gloucester to claim the program’s inaugural national title.
May 28, 2026
Marc MacMillan Takes the Helm of Yavapai Baseball
Former NCAA coach Marc MacMillan joins Yavapai College, bringing a philosophy that blends discipline, teamwork and personal growth to the baseball program.
May 24, 2026
Florida Gators Secure Junior College All‑American Guard Ja’Niya Broome
The Gators add a dynamic scorer who dominated at South Georgia Technical College, earning national accolades and setting records.
May 23, 2026
Edwin Suarez Eyes New Chapter at Temple After Weber State Stint
Edwin Suarez, a former Muhlenberg High School basketball star, is transferring from Weber State to Temple. He played 31 games last season, averaging 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds. Previously, he played at Arizona Western junior college and was named to the NJCAA Division I All-America third team. At Muhlenberg, he was twice named to the All-Berks team and led his team to the playoffs.
May 15, 2026
Wake Tech Baseball Makes History with First NJCAA Region 10 Division II Championship
Wake Tech’s baseball team captured its inaugural NJCAA Region 10 Division II title, defeating Brunswick 12–8 and securing a spot in the upcoming World Series.
May 12, 2026