Alex Krutchik, Correspondent ( @AlexKrutchikFS on Twitter) 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA., (www.franchisesportsonline.net) – Panhandle Conference Women’s player of the year this past Monday. She is the second female from TCC to win the award, with Shamar Harris doing it most recently in 2008.

The sophomore from Kenner, La lead the state in points per game (21.1), and was sxith-best in the conference in 3-point percentage (34.7 percent). On February 18, she became the second player in TCC women’s history to reach 1,000 career points. In 28 games this season, she also averaged 7.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 2.1 steals.

Perhaps her most memorable performance was during TCC’s upset against reining national champion Gulf Coast State. In the 89-78 victory, Wilson notched 29 points on a 13-for-19 shooting performance. She also pulled down five rebounds and had five assists.

On Wednesday, March 8, her and the Eagles will begin play at the state tournament where she will be just 15 points shy of breaking the TCC scoring record.

Alex Krutchik, Correspondent (@AlexKrutchikFS on Twitter) 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA., – (www.franchisesportsonline.net) – The No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the state, both undefeated, playing a rematch of last year’s State Championship. It would only make sense that the game would come down to the wire.

The Northwest Florida State Raiders defeated the Tallahassee Community College Eagles 78-76.

Tallahassee head coach Mark was previously 23-0 at home with the Eagles.

“It’s one of those games where if you’re sitting at home, and you’re getting ready to watch a college basketball game, you know it’s between two of the best teams in the country,” said TCC Head Coach Mark White. “And when the game is over, you say ‘man that was a great game.” 

The first half was neck and neck. The Raiders got out to a 21-13 lead at one point, but Tallahassee never let them go on a substantial run. With 8:24 left in the half, Tallahassee had a 2-point lead, but that would be the only lead they had for the half.

Tallahassee’s Deion Bute opened the second half with a bucket, and the Eagles went on a 9-2 run in the first four minutes. Bute ended with 9-points and six rebounds.

During the last eight minutes, the game was tied six times.

With 29 seconds left, Bute grabbed a rebound and drew a shooting foul on the other end of the floor. Down by one, he hit one of two free throws to tie it at 76-76.

 With less than 20 seconds left, Northwest Florida got the ball and pushed up the court. The Raider’s Daryl Edwards hit a layup with three seconds left to break the tie. Edwards led his team in scoring with 20 points.

Tallahassee’s Kiair Crouch pushed up the floor and tried for the buzzer-beater, but was double-teamed, and didn’t get a shot off. Many of Tallahassee’s players, especially Crouch, thought there was significant contact made on the shot.

“It’s one game,” said coach White, whose team is now 3-1 in conference play. “If you win, you enjoy it till 11:30 tomorrow… If you lose, you pout around a little bit, and by 11:30 it’s over with.”

Sophomore David Simmons lead all scorers with a season high 28-points.

Tallahassee looks to regain their momentum on Tuesday against Pensacola State at home.

Janne Mundin, Correspondent 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA., (www.franchisesportsonline.net) – The Tallahassee Community College Women’s Basketball team will face the Northwest Florida State College Raiders at home in the Eagledome Saturday, January 21st at 5:30 EST.

Currently, the TCC Women’s Basketball team is ranked No.11 by the NJCAA and No. 3 in Region six, which is led by Coach Franqua Bedel.

Last season, the Raiders defeated the Lady Eagles, 70-64. The Eagles were led by Eboni Watts, who had 26-points.

Overall, the TCC Eagles scored 29-points in the first half, and 35-points the second half. Meanwhile, the Raiders scored 33-points, and 37-points in the second half of the game. Both teams gave up 23-points off of turnovers.

TCC Eagle’s Lawriell Wilson was given the honor of being named the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball player of the week for January 9-15. She is currently a sophomore and is the top scorer in Region 8.

A win tomorrow will ultimately give one of the team the advantage in advancing in the 2016-2017 finals.

Janne Ree Kiesha Mundin, Correspondent 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA., (www.franchisesportsonline.) – The Tallahassee Community College Men’s Basketball team will face Northwest Florida State College Raiders, at home inside the Bill Hebrock Eagledome on Saturday, January 21st at 7:30 EST.

This will be the first of two matchups between these to top ranked teams this season. NWF State is currently ranked No.11 in the country, and second. On the other hand, TCC is ranked No. 7 in the country and No. 1 in the state.

Last season, the Raiders took home the victory with a final of 81-72. During the first half of that game, TCC Eagles scored 33-points, following 39-points the second half of the game; meanwhile NWF State Raiders scored 42-points in the first half of play, and finished off the second half scoring 39-points.

Overall, the Eagles gained 45-points from rebounds, and gave up 13-points on turnovers.

The TCC Men’s Basketball team was able to win 20 out of 21 games this season, they have been led by second-year Coach Mark White. They were able to successfully achieve 10-0 for the first time in over 16 years this year, which was earned with a win against Albany Technical College, 90-60.

The Raiders are led by Coach Steve DeMeo, whose team is on a five-game win streak, and have won 17 of their 19 games this 2016-17 season.

In the 2015 season, the Raiders successfully won the NJCAA Championship against the South Plains College in overtime, with a score of 83-80.

By: Alex Krutchik, Correspondent ( @AlexKrutchikFS on Twitter)

TALLAHASSEE, FLA., (www.franchisesportsonline.net) – Tallahassee Community College women’s basketball guard Lawriell Wilson has been named the NJCAA Region 8 Women’s Basketball Player of the Week.

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The voting period included all games between Jan. 9 and Jan. 15. In the two games she played during the voting period, she averaged 30.5 points, 5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.

Over the course of her sophomore season, she is averaging 20.1 points per game, as well as 7.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists. Wilson and the Eagles are 1-2 in conference play, and get back into action at home on Jan. 21 against Northwest Florida State College.

Robert Blackburn, Correspondent 

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (franchisesportsonline.net) – Valdosta high school graduate Rashad Lewis signed with USC Aiken after he finished up a stellar high school career. Lewis averaged 19 points a game in his senior season at Valdosta, in which he was the Region Player of the Year.

Lewis transferred to Tallahassee Community College after he averaged six points in his 27 appearances at USC Aiken. Playing under TCC head coach Mark White, Lewis said he learned how to be a leader.

“Last year (at USC Aiken) I wasn’t much of a leader. I was the young guy coming in playing with juniors and seniors, but at TCC, I decided I was going to be a leader. I wanted to lead by example. I was going to be the first one to practice and stay late to put up extra shots after practice.”

Rashad labeled himself as a deep threat early in the season at TCC. His jumper demanded respect from all over the court.
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Robert Blackburn, Correspondent

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA., (franchisesportsonline.net) – Tallahassee (18-9, 7-2) rolled over the Pensacola State Pirates (10-12, 2-6) on Saturday night 64-51. TCC has now won three consecutive games, taking over first place in the Panhandle Conference and maintaining an 11-win streak at home.

Last time they played Tallahassee, Pensacola State won on a buzzer beater delivered by Hassani Gravett. Gravett was injured Saturday night and missed the matchup. However, unlike last time, this game was never in question, as Tallahassee got off to a 9-0 run and didn’t look back.

“The way the game played out last time was definitely on our minds,” forward Stavian Allen said. “I think we had a little extra edge coming out here this time.”

The Eagles went on another run at the 12-minute mark. Guard Rashad Lewis kicked off the 15-0 run with a three from deep in the corner. The run ended after a media timeout with Tallahassee leading 29-8. The Eagles were up 36-18 at the break.

“We just want to keep playing our game. We want to win every possession until the end of the game. That’s how we remain determined and focused on finishing games strong,” commented Lewis.

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