Part 2: What’s going on in Calhoun County for 2016?

Sports and Recreation: 

*For ticket prices call the JSU Ticket Office- (256) 782-TIXX (8499)

Basketball

The Jacksonville State University Men’s Basketball team is coached by Head Coach James Green (7^th season) and Assistant Coaches Reggie Sharp (4^th season), Eugene Harris (3^rd season), and Ronnie Dean (1^st season). The Men’s team won the Division II National Championship in 1985.

The Jacksonville State University Women’s Basketball team is coached by Head Coach Rick Pietri (3^rd season) and Assistant Coaches Altherias Warmley (3^rd season), Eric Wise (2^nd season), and Eryc Pittman (1^st season).  Their 2013-14 Overall Record was 14-18 and they finished 5^th in the OVC with a record of 8-8.

All games are located at Pete Matthews Coliseum on the JSU campus

January 28^th, JSU Men’s Basketball vs Belmont at 7:00 p.m.

January 30^th, JSU Women’s Basketball and JSU Men’s Basketball vs Tennessee State. Women’s tip off at 2:00 p.m., Men’s tip off at 4:30 p.m.

February 6^th, JSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball vs Tennessee Tech. Women tip off at 2:00 p.m., Men tip off at 4:30 p.m.

February 17^th, JSU Women’s Basketball vs Eastern Kentucky at 6:30 p.m.

February 25^th, JSU Men’s Basketball vs Eastern Kentucky at 7:00 p.m.

February 27^th, JSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball vs Morehead State. Women tip off at 2:00 p.m., Men tip off at 4:30 p.m.

Baseball

The Jacksonville State University Baseball team is coached by Jim Case, Evan Bush, and Mike Murphree. This season will be Coach Case’s 15^th season, Coach Murphree’s 3^rd season, and Coach Bush’s 1^st season. In 2014 the teams overall record was 36-27 and they finished 3^rd in the Ohio Valley Conference with a record of 18-12.

All games are located at Rudy Abbott Field on the JSU campus

February 19^th-21^st, JSU Baseball vs Valparaiso. Game 1: 3:00 p.m., Game 2: 1:00 p.m., Game 3: 1:00 p.m.

March 4^th-6^th, JSU Baseball vs Western Kentucky. Game 1: 3:00 p.m., Game 2: 1:00 p.m., Game 3: 1:00 p.m.

March 9^th, JSU Baseball vs Troy at 6:00 p.m.

March 15^th, JSU Baseball vs Oral Roberts at 6:00 p.m.

March 18^th-20^th, JSU Baseball vs Austin Peay. Game 1: 6:00 p.m., Game 2: 6:00 p.m., Game 3: 1:00 p.m.

March 29^th, JSU Baseball vs Alabama State at 6:00 p.m.

April 5^th, JSU Baseball vs UAB at 6:00 p.m.

April 8^th-10^th, JSU Baseball vs Murray State. Game 1 and 2 at 6:00 p.m., and Game 3 at 1:00 p.m.

April 19^th, JSU Baseball vs Kennesaw State at 6:00 p.m.

April 22^nd-24^th, JSU Baseball vs Southeast Missouri. Game 1 and 2 at 6:00 p.m., and Game 3 at 1:00 p.m.

May 6^th-8^th, JSU Baseball vs Eastern Kentucky. Game 1: 6:00 p.m., Game 2 and 3 at 1:00 p.m.

May 19^th-21^st, JSU Baseball vs UT Martin. Game 1 at 6:00 p.m., Game 2 and 3 at 1:00 p.m.

Softball

The Jacksonville State University Softball team is coached by Jana McGinnis, Mark Wisener, and Julie Boland. This season will be Coach McGinnis’ 21^st season, Coach Wisener’s 18^th season, and Coach Boland’s 13^th season. In 2015 their Overall Record was 38-17 and they finished 2^nd in the OVC with a record of 18-6.

All games are located at University Field on the JSU campus

March 2^nd, JSU Softball vs Alabama at 5:00 p.m.

March 5^th, JSU Softball vs Samford. Game 1: 1:00 p.m. and Game 2: 3:00 p.m.

March 8^th, JSU Softball vs Kennesaw State at 4:00 p.m.

March 16^th, JSU Softball vs UAB at 5:00 p.m.

March 19^th-20^th, JSU Softball vs Tennessee Tech. Game 1: 1:00 p.m., Game 2: 3:00 p.m., and Game 3: 1:00 p.m.

March 25^th, JSU Softball vs Eastern Kentucky at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

March 26^th, JSU Softball vs SIU Edwardsville at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

April 14^th, JSU Softball vs Alabama A&M at 5:00 p.m.

April 16^th-17^th, JSU Softball vs Morehead State. Game 1: 1:00 p.m., Game 2: 3:00 p.m., Game 3: 1:00 p.m.

May 7^th-8^th, JSU Softball vs Belmont. Game 1 and 3 at 1:00 p.m., Game 2 at 3:00 p.m.

Tennis

The Jacksonville State University Tennis teams are coached by Head Coach Andres Amores, Assistant Coach Robert Kjellberg, Graduate Assistant Coach Raisa Guasti, and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Ricky Rutledge.

In 2014 the JSU Men’s team Overall Record was 17-8 and their Conference Record was 8-1. In 2014 the JSU Women’s team Overall Record was 9-14 and their Conference Record was 5-5.

All games are located at the JSU Tennis courts

January 30^th, JSU Women’s Tennis team vs Presbyterian at 9:00 a.m. JSU Men’s Tennis team vs UAH and at 10:00 a.m.

March 12^th, JSU Men’s Tennis vs Chattanooga at 1:00 p.m.

March 25^th, JSU Women’s Tennis vs UT Martin at 1:00 p.m.

March 26^th, JSU Women’s Tennis vs Southeast Missouri at 10:00 a.m. JSU Men’s Tennis vs Tennessee Tech time is TBA

April 1^st, JSU Men’s and Women’s Tennis vs Eastern Kentucky at 10:00 a.m.

April 2^nd, JSU Men’s and Women’s Tennis vs Morehead State times TBA

April 15^th, JSU Men’s and Women’s Tennis vs Murray State times TBA

April 16^th, JSU Men’s and Women’s Tennis vs Austin Peay at 10:00 a.m.

Track and Field

The Jacksonville State University Track and Field team has earned the All-Academic Team Honor for the 4^th time in the past 5 seasons. They are coached by Head Coach Steve Ray and Assistant Coach Brian Korn. All meets are located at the Gamecock Track and Field Complex on the JSU campus

March 12^th, JSU Track and Field Team has a meet all day

Rifle

The Jacksonville State University Rifle team is coached by Head Coach Ron Frost and Graduate Assistant Coach Brent Books. In 2015 the team finished 3^rd in the NCAA Air Rifle and 5^th Overall in the NCAA Championships. All matches are located at the Gamecock Rifle Range

January 30^th, JSU Rifle Team has a match.

February 20^th, JSU Rifle Team has a match.

For the Runners, Cyclists and more... 

February 6^th, the Boy Scouts of America are hosting their 3^rd Annual Scout Strong 20k/10k/5k/1 Mile Trail Race at 7:30 a.m. at Camp Sequoyah in Delta, AL. For more information, email smiles101876@gmail.com. The White Plains Diamond Club 5K Fun Run/Walk begins at White Plains High School (gym) at 8:00 a.m. For more information, email pdod29@gmail.com.

March 9^th, 2^nd Annual College of Nursing Run/Walk for Your Life starts at 8:00 a.m. at JSU. For registration prices, contact Carla Willingham at 256-782-5425 or at cwilling@jsu.edu.

March 26^th, Canyon Climb 5 Mile Race and 2.7 Mile Walk is located at the Tyler Center at Regional Medical Center. For more information, email tdowning@cableone.net.

April 16^th, Run for FUNds 5k race begins at 8:00 a.m. registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at McClellan Medical Mall. For registration prices, contact familylinsed@gmail.com.

April 30^th, YMCA and Anniston Orthopedics Spring 5k Run starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Anniston YMCA. For more information, go to www.ymcacalhoun.org.

May 15^th, Cheaha Challenge begins at JSU Pete Matthews Coliseum at 7:30 a.m. For more information, go to www.cheahachallenge.com.

June 25^th, 10^th Annual Haley’s Team Twilight 5k/Kirk’s Kids 5k starts at McClellan Medical Mall. For more information, contact Randy Bright at 256-283-9379 or at randall.bright@gmail.com.

August 6^th, come shake your tail feathers at the 35^th Annual Historic Woodstock 5K and Kidstock 1 Mile. Afterwards enjoy great food, music and fellowship. Woodstock begins at 7:30 a.m. and Kidstock begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, go to www.annistonrunners.com.