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Mississippi State University has a national champion runner. Rhianwedd Price won a national title in the 1500-meter at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, June 13.

Hinds Community College sophomore Randy Bell earned the title of NJCAA Division II Pitcher of the Year. He finished the 2015 season with a perfect 12-0 record with a 2.37 ERA, and was the ace of a pitching staff that led Hinds to a 43-7 overall record.

The Washington Nationals drafted Jackson State University baseman Melvin Rodriguez in the 18th round of the MLB Draft Wednesday, June 10. He's the first player drafted from Jackson State since 2008 and the highest Tiger selected since 2002.

The Mississippi Braves lost four of five games in the Battle of Mississippi against the Biloxi Shuckers. They hit the road for a series against the Tennessee Smokies on Wednesday June 18.

Former Callaway High School and WNBA star Juanita Ward will hold the JWARD Hoops Camp 15 for boys and girls grade 3-12 on June 19-20 at First Baptist Jackson (431 N. State St. 39201). For more information, call 601-852-1192.

Jackson State University golf alumnus Tim O'Neal is playing in his first U.S. Open this week. O'Neal was one of 58 players to advance through qualifying on Monday, June 8. He turned pro in 1997 after playing for legendary coach Eddie Payton at JSU.