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In this special Friday edition of the Bank First Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby shifts the usual Thursday programming to close out the week with updates from Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC). The show features a full slate of athletic news, an introduction to new men’s basketball head coach John Redmond, and highlights from across campus.

🎙️ Featured Guest: Coach John Redmond

Newly named head coach of NWCC men’s basketball, John Redman, joins the program to share his journey from Spring Hill College student assistant to championship-winning assistant at Dalton State and Delta State University. Coach Redman opens up about his experience working with five Hall of Fame coaches, the life-changing accident that shaped his perspective, and his vision for building a winning culture at Northwest. He discusses recruiting challenges in the transfer portal era, his coaching philosophy, and the importance of bringing in student-athletes who “want to be at Northwest.”

🏀 Coach Redman at a Glance:

• Former assistant at Dalton State (2015 NAIA National Champion)
• Associate Head Coach at Delta State University
• Known for strong Mississippi recruiting connections
• Focused on player development, culture-building, and high-energy basketball

📣 NWCC Sports Highlights

• 🎾 Women’s Tennis: Northwest’s team reached the Region 23 semifinals, defeating Hinds 5-1. They face #1 seed Jones College in Ellisville.
• 🥎 Softball: The #8 nationally ranked Lady Rangers, led by Coach Chelsea Bramlett, improved to 31-7 overalland 12-6 in conference play with recent wins over Coahoma and Southwest. Upcoming games include doubleheaders vs. Gulf Coast (April 19) and East Mississippi (April 23).
• ⚾ Baseball: Under Coach Mark Carson, now NWCC’s all-time winningest baseball coach, the Rangers are 26-13 overall and 9-9 in conference after a sweep of Coahoma. They face road games at Mississippi Gulf Coast and East Mississippi next.
• 🤠 Rodeo: Coach Will Lummis and the Ranger Rodeo Team return to action April 24–26 with the annual Ranger Rodeo in Senatobia at the Lawrence Bud Young Arena. The team is vying for national qualifications for the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.

🎨 Campus Arts

Although the planned interview with art faculty member Lucia Nelson was rescheduled, Gary highlights the upcoming Lavalle Art Sale on April 24—an opportunity for students to showcase and sell their work as part of Northwest’s vibrant art program.

🔗 Learn more:

• Athletics: NWCCRangers.com
• Campus news and events: NorthwestMS.edu
• Heindl Center tickets: HeindlCenter.org

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Northwest Mississippi Community College, Bank First Ranger Hour, John Redmond, NWCC basketball, NJCAA, Region 23, Chelsea Bramlett, NWCC softball, NWCC baseball, Mark Carson, Will Lummis, NWCC...