https://athletics.wallacestate.edu en-us https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2025-26/releases/20260611tik5j7 Wallace State Community College student-athletes and athletic teams were well represented on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Spring 2026 Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll, recognizing individuals and teams that achieved a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Wallace State had 145 student-athletes and 12 athletic teams recognized on the ACCC Spring 2026 Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2025-26/releases/20260611tik5j7 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2025-26/releases/20260608tpr2ew Wallace State student-athletes continued to shine in the classroom during the Spring 2026 semester, with 94 athletes earning recognition on either the President’s List or Dean’s List. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2025-26/releases/20260608tpr2ew https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260203j95yt5 Wallace State Community College congratulates more than 160 student athletes who earned a place on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester by achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher as well as the 13 athletic teams that collectively achieved a team GPA of 3.0 or more. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260203j95yt5 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250731j75ylm Wallace State Community College embarked on a new era of leadership in its athletic programs, with four new head coaches taking the helm for the 2024–25 academic year. While each brings a unique background and approach, Faron Key (men’s basketball), Joseph Simmons (women’s basketball), Sallie Burch (softball), and Kayland Wilson (men’s golf) all share a deep-rooted connection to Alabama athletics and a shared goal of continuing Wallace State’s tradition of excellence. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250731j75ylm https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250728my15yx Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that nine teams and more than 50 student athletes were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) with All-Academic honors. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250728my15yx https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250722qv7fm1 Wallace State Community College is proud to announce the inaugural Wallace State Athletics Benefit Dinner, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. This event, presented by Traditions Bank, will celebrate the launch of the Lion Athletics Fund, a new initiative dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience across all athletic programs at Wallace State. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250722qv7fm1 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20250423sb3mba The Lions' men's golf team, coming off a first-place finish at the ACCC Championship, finished fourth at the Southeast District Championship held at Ol' Colony Golf Complex in Tuscaloosa. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20250423sb3mba https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20250409jqa2nb The Wallace State Men’s Golf team competed in the ACCC Conference Tournament held at Cherokee Ridge Country Club on Monday and Tuesday. The Lions finished the tournament as conference champions under first-year head coach Kayland Wilson. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20250409jqa2nb https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20250325pgylpa The Wallace State men’s golf team is ranked 20th nationally in the latest poll, released March 19. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20250325pgylpa https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250124hutjwh Wallace State Community College Athletics had 116 Student-Athletes across all 12 sports teams named to the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Fall Semester. Standards for the Honor Roll require student athletes to achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the course of the semester. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250124hutjwh https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20241022owu7pd The Wallace State Volleyball team earned a commanding 3-0 victory over Snead State Community College on Oct. 15, with set scores of 25-13, 25-16, and 25-15. The Lady Lions were dominant both offensively and defensively throughout the match. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20241022owu7pd https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20241014is2g44 The Wallace State Men’s Golf team continued their strong season with a second-place finish at the Calhoun Fall Invitational, hosted by Calhoun Community College at Burningtree Country Club in Decatur, on Oct. 6-8. The Wallace State Volleyball team earned a 3-0 sweep over Lawson State Community College on Oct. 9, with set scores of 25-12, 25-16 and 25-18. The Lady Lions delivered a balanced attack, with multiple players making key contributions. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20241014is2g44 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20240926f4pyjc Wallace State Community College hosted the Fall Bash Volleyball Tournament over the weekend, welcoming teams to campus for a packed slate of matches. The Wallace State Volleyball team competed in five games, earning three victories, including a 3-0 sweep over Walters State Community College on Sept. 21 to close out the tournament. The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams both delivered fourth-place finishes at the UT Southern Firehawk Invitational held at Oakville Indian Mounds Park in Moulton on Sept. 21. Wallace State earned a second place finish this week at the Chuck Kalanick Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by Snead State Community College at Cherokee Ridge Country Club. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20240926f4pyjc https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20240916q7jp5i The Wallace State Volleyball team continued their strong start to the season with a sweep of Bevill State at home on Sept. 11. The Lady Lions posted a 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-5, 25-14 and 25-13, further improving their record and showcasing their depth in front of a home crowd. The Wallace State Men’s Golf team showcased solid performances at the Dan York Memorial Tournament in Pensacola, Fla., finishing sixth overall in a competitive field. Wallace State’s Tennis teams delivered strong performances in their first home matches against Itawamba Community College on Sept. 11. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20240916q7jp5i https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20240911nm6mb3 The Wallace State men’s golf fall season gets underway this week under the leadership of new head coach Kayland Wilson. Wilson comes to Wallace State after serving as the head coach for the men’s and women’s golf teams at Faulkner University. In the 2021-2022 season, she led the men’s team to a Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) title, becoming the first female head coach in any sport and at any level to win a men’s conference title. That year, she was also named the SSAC Men’s Golf Coach of the Year. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2024-25/releases/20240911nm6mb3 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2023-24/releases/20240723mup0zz Six athletic teams at Wallace State Community College have been honored with NJCAA Academic Team of the Year designations for the 2023-2024 academic year. This recognition highlights the commitment to academic excellence demonstrated by these teams in their respective sports. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2023-24/releases/20240723mup0zz https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2023-24/releases/20240531o2dxee More than 100 student athletes from all 12 sports teams at Wallace State Community College were recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) for academic achievement by being named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester. “These student-athletes and teams should be extremely proud of themselves, as they have balanced academics with practice and games,” said Commissioner Dean Myrick. “I am very proud of them, along with the faculty and staff at our amazing colleges for the work they do in preparing our student-athletes for life outside of athletics.” Additionally, eight Wallace State teams were recognized for collectively achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the 2023-2024 academic year. They include Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Softball, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis and Volleyball. Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2023-24/releases/20240531o2dxee https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2023-24/releases/20240528r0djf3 Wallace State Community College men’s golf finished the season No. 19 in the nation after their appearance at the 2024 National Junior College (NJCAA) Division I Men’s National Championship at Rockwind Community Links Golf Club in Hobbs, NM. Wallace State golfer Aidan Haithcock of Homewood finished 22nd in the nation individually at the NJCAA DI Women’s National Championship. In four rounds of play she came in +4 in the first and final rounds, +6 in the second round and was even for the third round. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2023-24/releases/20240528r0djf3 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2023-24/releases/20240410qwck4p Wallace State Community College men’s golf pushed through the final round of play at the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22 championship to take second place in the tournament. The Lions entered the day in sixth place when they hit the links at Limestone Springs Golf Course. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2023-24/releases/20240410qwck4p https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2023-24/releases/20240409hiuear Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2023-24/releases/20240409hiuear https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2023-24/releases/20230920kccwrl Wallace State Community College’s men’s golf team came close but finished 7 strokes behind East Florida State to take second place at the Dan York Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by WSCC at Cross Creek Golf Course. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2023-24/releases/20230920kccwrl https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2022-23/releases/20230620g7ih5o Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that more than 80 student athletes earned recognition by Alabama Community College Conference for academic excellence for the Spring 2023 semester by obtaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Student athletes who earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher are placed on the ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2022-23/releases/20230620g7ih5o https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2022-23/releases/20230607oba3iw Wallace State Community College’s men’s golf team finished sixth in the nation at the recent National Junior College Athletic Association’s Men’s National Championship for Division I. Held at Sand Creek Golf Course in Newton, Kansas, the team finished with 1,116 points over four rounds of play at 14 over par. Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2022-23/releases/20230607oba3iw https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2022-23/releases/20230516okiyco Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mgolf/2022-23/releases/20230516okiyco https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wgolf/2022-23/releases/20230518khgrxa Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wgolf/2022-23/releases/20230518khgrxa