https://athletics.wallacestate.edu en-us https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20260522wjfiw5 Wallace State freshman Brookelyn Morgan capped off a historic season on Thursday with a 14th-place finish in the 5,000 meters at the NJCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships at New Mexico Junior College. Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20260522wjfiw5 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20260507ml3lof Wallace State freshman runner Brookelyn Morgan has qualified for the NJCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships after posting qualifying marks in both the 1,500-meter run and the 5,000-meter run. Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20260507ml3lof 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/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251108xv3jrl FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams capped their seasons on the sport’s biggest stage Saturday, competing in the NJCAA Division II National Championships at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. After spending two days preparing in crisp but clear fall weather, the Lions awoke on race day to heavy snowfall that changed the course and the challenge entirely. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251108xv3jrl https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251024pl8sko The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross-country teams left no doubt at the ACCC Conference/Region 22 Championships on Friday at John Hunt Park, sweeping both team titles in dominating fashion. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251024pl8sko https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251015g99lnj Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Charlotte, N.C., for the Royals Cross Country Challenge this past weekend to compete in one of the most competitive fields of the season, facing a lineup stacked with nationally ranked NCAA Division I and II programs. The Lions were the lone JUCO program in the event, yet they more than held their own on both the men’s and women’s sides. “I always look to this meet as a barometer as to how fit we are as a team,” said head coach Tony Crider. “This meet consistently features nationally ranked NCAA Division I and Division II programs. We competed very well on the men’s and women’s side.” Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251015g99lnj https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250927ftqb0n Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams turned in strong performances at the ON Twilight meet Friday night at John Hunt Park, each finishing second overall behind NCAA Division I foe West Georgia. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250927ftqb0n https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250926s8ssqm Wallace State freshman cross-country runner Brookelyn Morgan has earned national recognition, being named the NJCAA Division II USTFCCCA Female Athlete of the Week. She becomes the first runner in Wallace State program history to receive the honor. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250926s8ssqm https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250922r935g7 Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country turned in strong performances on Saturday at the Firehawk Invitational hosted by UT Southern, with both squads placing inside the top five in the team standings. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250922r935g7 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250918qd0ugn Wallace State’s cross-country programs continue to make noise on the national stage. In the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NJCAA Division II polls, both the men’s and women’s teams are ranked No. 3 in the country. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250918qd0ugn https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250906qvic8l Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams turned in strong performances on Friday at the University of North Alabama Invitational, competing against a field that featured multiple NCAA Division I and II programs at McFarland Park. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250906qvic8l https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250904pw6cqc Wallace State Cross Country swept this week’s conference honors after standout performances at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250904pw6cqc https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250904h28o1a Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country opened their 2025 seasons with strong showings at the prestigious City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic, competing against a loaded field of NCAA Division I and NJCAA Division I programs. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250904h28o1a https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250827qwjfkr Wallace State cross country will open the 2025 season with both programs among the nation’s elite. In the NJCAA Division II Preseason Rankings, the women’s team is slotted at No. 2 in the country, while the men’s team checks in at No. 7. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250827qwjfkr https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250822njm67r Coming off another strong season under head coach Tony Crider, the Wallace State Lions enter the 2025 cross-country season with championship aspirations and plenty of depth on both the men’s and women’s sides. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250822njm67r https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250822n50sbx Wallace State Community College continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom, with nine athletic programs earning NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors for the 2024–25 academic year. The prestigious recognition is awarded to teams across the country that achieve a combined grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher, and Wallace State once again showcased its strength as one of the premier programs in the nation. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250822n50sbx 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/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/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241216i1sbc7 Wallace State Community College recently participated in the Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker event in Birmingham, competing in four meets in a field that included four-year DI and DII schools. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241216i1sbc7 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241112rmf409 The Wallace State Community College Cross Country teams made strong showings this weekend at the National Junior College Athletic Association DII Cross Country Championships, competing in the largest fields of competitors in both meets. The men finished on the podium in third place and the women finished fourth, a best for both teams. The day before the race, first-year head coach Tony Crider was named the NJCAA Central Region Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241112rmf409 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241104mq2vmu Wallace State Community College’s men’s cross country team is ranked third nationally and the women are ranked seventh as the teams prepare for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DII tournament to be held Nov. 9 at at Pole Green Park in Richmond, Va. The men will run in the 8000 meter race, while the women will run in the 5000 meter race. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241104mq2vmu https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241030iauqgg Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams each earned their seventh consecutive championship titles at the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Region 22 Championship meets held Friday at John Hunt Park in Huntsville. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241030iauqgg 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/mten/2024-25/releases/20241017qjppc2 The Wallace State Men’s Tennis team earned strong finishes at the 2024 Oracle Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Cup, held in Rome, Ga., from Oct. 10-13. The Lions competed against top junior college players from across the nation and secured top-three placement in both singles and doubles play. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mten/2024-25/releases/20241017qjppc2 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241003gp2ilj The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams continued their strong performances this season, each securing second-place finishes at the Topper Trails College Classic hosted by Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, Miss., on Sept. 28. Wallace State Women’s Golf Finishes Sixth at Snead State Invitational. Wallace State secured a sixth-place finish out of 13 teams at the Snead State Invitational, held Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at Cherokee Ridge Country Club in Union Grove. Wallace State Volleyball Defeats Calhoun in Conference Play Wallace State secured a 3-1 victory over Calhoun Community College on Sept. 26 in a competitive conference matchup. The Lady Lions clinched the win with set scores of 25-23, 15-25, 25-20, and 25-18, showcasing balanced play across the court. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241003gp2ilj 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/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240923ouag9v Both Wallace State’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams have earned top five national rankings in the Week 1 NJCAA Division II National Coaches’ Poll released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), with both teams securing second place spots. The men’s team set a program-best after moving up six places from the preseason poll and earning one first-place vote. The women’s team matched its highest-ever ranking, jumping five spots and collecting two first-place votes. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240923ouag9v https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20240911nbcc3o The Wallace State Volleyball team completed a seven-match stretch, going 6-1 overall, with six of those matches taking place at home as part of the Alabama/Mississippi Crossover Battle Tournament hosted by Wallace State Community College. The Lady Lions kicked off the week with a 3-1 victory against Gadsden State Community College on Sept. 4 before opening their home season at the Crossover Battle tournament, where they claimed five wins in six matches at Traditions Bank Arena in Tom Drake Coliseum. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20240911nbcc3o https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240904dpao95 The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams delivered strong performances at the 18th Annual JSU Foothills Invitational on Aug. 30 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford. Competing against a deep field, the men’s team secured a fourth place finish out of 19 teams, while the women’s team claimed eighth place out of 20 teams in their respective 5K races. The Wallace State Volleyball team claimed a victory against Cleveland State Community College on Aug. 29. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240904dpao95