PR2017 Apr 28

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April 28, 2017

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SHELTON STATE BASKETBALL PROGRAMS HONORED BY MAYOR WALT MADDOX

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – The men’s and women’s basketball programs at Shelton State Community College were honored on Tuesday, April 25 (2017) by Mayor Walt Maddox and the city of Tuscaloosa.

This honor followed championship wins for both teams in the Alabama Community College Conference and national tournament play with the Lady Bucs finishing third in the nation. Coaches Joe Eatmon and Madonna Thompson were recognized for being named Region XXII and District 12 Coaches of the Year and Lady Bucs, Cierra Johnson and Raven Russell, were acknowledged for being named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Tournament Team.

A proclamation was given to each team by Mayor Maddox on behalf of the City Council of Tuscaloosa “congratulating the exceptional players and coaches who brought much success to our community.”

For more information on all Shelton State athletics, visit sheltonstate.edu.

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