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Sunday, June 9, 2019

WATCH: N.C. A&T's White Leads MEAC Contingent With 100M Runner-Up

#MEACOTF: @NCATAGGIES's White Leads @MEACSports Contingent With 100M Runner-Up #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/NK5HzDxyz4
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 9, 2019

It's all about the lean!

Angie Annelus goes 🔙2️⃣🔙 as the #ncaaTF 200m Champion with a WORLD LEADING 2️⃣2️⃣:1️⃣7️⃣

No. 4️⃣ ALL-TIME COLLEGIATE pic.twitter.com/xDC7VYv9gD
— NCAA Track & Field (@NCAATrackField) June 9, 2019

SHA'CARRI RICHARDSON!!!!! 1️⃣0️⃣:7️⃣5️⃣

WORLD JUNIOR RECORD ✅
WORLD LEADER ✅
COLLEGIATE RECORD ✅
SCHOOL RECORD ✅ pic.twitter.com/n91WHBdCty
— NCAA Track & Field (@NCAATrackField) June 8, 2019

Don't blink...you could miss something special. https://t.co/Z4qulUvcUS pic.twitter.com/QNLMYKL4PC
— NCAA Track & Field (@NCAATrackField) June 8, 2019

Grant Sets New NSU TFXC School, Jamaican Junior Records in NCAA 100m Final

Grant Sets New @NSU_TFXC School, Jamaican Junior Records in NCAA 100m Final https://t.co/QkQIL4tpOD
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 8, 2019

NCAA: Deborah Acquah wins bronze in long jump; Bissah, Amoah miss out on medals

https://t.co/qd4r8py1RI
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 9, 2019

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Coppin State's Joseph Amoah, other local athletes earn All-America honors at NCAA track and field meet

Coppin State's Joseph Amoah, other local athletes earn All-America honors at NCAA track and field meet https://t.co/OyfLkhmOZR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 9, 2019

2019 Pre-Draft Workouts: Sunday, June 9 - Trayvon Reed,Texas Southern

Back to it tomorrow! Check out who is joining us for pre-draft workouts:

Robert Franks (Washington St)
Matur Maker (Zlatorog)
William McDowell-White (Baunach)
Miye Oni (Yale)
Trayvon Reed (Texas Southern)
Darius Bazley (Princeton HS)#HawksDraft2019 pic.twitter.com/LNZUAnv2Sd
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) June 8, 2019

There's still time to register your kids for the @NSUCoachJones Green & Gold NSU Basketball camp featuring Kyle O'Quinn.

There's still time to register your kids for the @NSUCoachJones Green & Gold @NSU_BBALL camp featuring Kyle O'Quinn.

🗓️ June 17-20
📍 Echols Hall
🖋️ https://t.co/D1veVoCJaP pic.twitter.com/8hUFYEevBg
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 6, 2019

Calling out all the Big Dawgs....Hornet Nation wants to see you compete at our Big Man Camp!!! It’s a Great Day to be a Hornet!!

Calling out all the Big Dawgs....Hornet Nation wants to see you compete at our Big Man Camp!!! It’s a Great Day to be a Hornet!! pic.twitter.com/yMoWqpgXb2
— Coach Anderson (@1911_Coach_A) June 8, 2019

Last call for all Recruits to pre-register for TSU Football Camp on Monday!! 24 hours until registration closes!!

Last call for all Recruits to pre-register for @TSUFootball Camp on Monday!! 24 hours until registration closes!! https://t.co/s3hLbf45QL pic.twitter.com/khzvMVa3x7
— Coach Blacklock (@dalblac99) June 8, 2019

MEET RECAP: 2019 NCAA DI Outdoor T&F Championships

Wow.

Wow.

Wow.

Words can't do the 2019 @NCAATrackField Outdoor Championships (#NCAATF) justice, but we certainly tried.

What happened over the span of 4 days in Austin, Texas, was nothing short of incredible.

👇 HERE'S OUR RECAP 👇

🔗 https://t.co/1VOeIWXJJu pic.twitter.com/qg6bWfebJP
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) June 9, 2019

#NCAATF ATTENDANCE

Wednesday, June 5: 7,742
Thursday, June 6: 8,156
Friday, June 7: 11,037
Saturday, June 8: 10,163

FOUR-DAY TOTAL: 37,098
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) June 9, 2019

SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland will present at the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) Symposium at the NACDA Convention tomorrow in Orlando

.@theswac Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland will present at the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) Symposium at the NACDA Convention tomorrow in Orlando.

Topic:
The Role of the Commissioners in this Changing Landscape of Athletics
June 9 - 10:50-11:50 a.m. pic.twitter.com/KamXfYlj9e
— The SWAC (@theswac) June 9, 2019

WATCH: “Stay focused. Give your all at whatever you do…Always be fierce.”

“Stay focused. Give your all at whatever you do…Always be fierce.”@USC_Track_Field sophomore TeeTee Terry’s message to the next generation of #ncaaTF athletes. pic.twitter.com/R2VnTTnFCD
— NCAA Track & Field (@NCAATrackField) June 8, 2019

As long as there is no thunder or lightning fellas this camp will be running ‼️ Football is played in all weather ‼️

As long as there is no thunder or lightning fellas this camp will be running ‼️ Football is played in all weather ‼️ Come ready to compete where the ballers at ‼️ https://t.co/I53mrMFRNS
— Coach Nyema Washington (@NyemaWashington) June 9, 2019

No better sight then seeing kids from the DMV commit to schools instate...Whether it’s UMD, Morgan State, Towson, Bowie State, Stevenson, Salisbury etc...stay home and let’s show the country what this area is made of 💪🏾💯
— Coach Aaron (@CoachAaronRHA) June 9, 2019

Across New Orleans, artists pay tribute to legendary chef Leah Chase: 'She was an inspiration'

Leah Chase's life and work wasn't just celebrated at the Xavier University Convocation Center Saturday. Across New Orleans, the city's artists have used their skills to pay tribute to the queen of Creole cuisine. https://t.co/LxX2WdfAmc
— New Orleans Advocate (@theadvocateno) June 9, 2019

Tennis center teaches how to win on the court and in the classroom

Perspective | Tennis center teaches how to win on the court and in the classroom https://t.co/NzdjAAeniD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2019

Tuskegee University Frank Walker's Forty-One Camp Set for June 25

FRANK WALKER'S FORTY-ONE CAMP SET FOR JUNE 25 https://t.co/ffBwV56hPO
— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) June 1, 2019

WATCH: TU's Willie Slater on hole 11. Insert quiet golf commentary here

Willie Slater on hole 11. *Insert quiet golf commentary here*#SlaterClassic pic.twitter.com/NS71b4uTsv
— Jasher®️ (@jashercox) June 6, 2019

First place winner of the 2019 Inaugural Willie Slater Summer Golf Classic was “Team Fowler”! Thanks to every that joined us. See you next year. pic.twitter.com/8hB0JMpqkM
— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) June 6, 2019

We’re underway. 2019 Willie Slater Summer Classic has just tee’d off. Yes...that’s Slater in the background pic.twitter.com/LcKYUdIGek
— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) June 6, 2019

WATCH: JSU Community Celebrating the life of Leroy Hawkins

Thank you to @JacksonStateU and @GoJSUTigers Football Coach for the Traveling down to the service and presenting Leroy’s Family with a signed JSU Football Jersey. Y’all were the real MVP’s! God Bless Y’all and May you have the best Season Ever! https://t.co/bn21p6bgKN
— Lori Mathis (@LMathis1st) June 7, 2019

Celebrating the life of Leroy Hawkins #TheeILove pic.twitter.com/CAaqAgBg52
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) June 7, 2019

#TheeILove pic.twitter.com/Vec22DejSB
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) June 7, 2019

Memorial Service for Leroy Hawkins https://t.co/lcAH8Xt7Jj
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) June 7, 2019

Thank you to @JacksonStateU and @GoJSUTigers Football Coach for the Traveling down to the service and presenting Leroy’s Family with a signed JSU Football Jersey. Y’all were the real MVP’s! God Bless Y’all and May you have the best Season Ever! https://t.co/bn21p6bgKN
— Lori Mathis (@LMathis1st) June 7, 2019

JSU Community Mourns Passing of Leroy Hawkins #TheeILove https://t.co/H2wh4j5wiI
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) June 4, 2019

Claflin's Lee Named to the Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division II Softball First Team

Claflin's Lee Named to the Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division II Softball First Team #CIAASB https://t.co/FBHsF9wBX4
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) June 7, 2019

It’s time for our 2019 NCCU Coaches Caravan🏈🏀🎾⚾️🚍!

It’s time for our 2019 NCCU Coaches Caravan🏈🏀🎾⚾️🚍! Make sure you’re in attendance for a chance to sit & speak with NCCU Athletics Coaches & Staff on June 21st @ Stryker Golf Course Clubhouse in Fayetteville N.C. 🦅🔥 #EagleEra pic.twitter.com/fwoy2VzPLU
— NCCU Fan Central (@NCCU_FanCentral) June 5, 2019

Howard Football’s Ezzard Named to the 2019 HERO Sports Preseason All-American Team

.@HUBisonFootball's Ezzard Named to the 2019 @HeroSportsFCS Preseason All-American Team #BleedBlue #DefendTheDistrict #MEACFB #FCS https://t.co/r9yhakD5GE
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 6, 2019

Joseph Amoah Takes Sixth in 200m Dash, Eighth in 100m Dash at NCAA Championships

Joseph Amoah Takes Sixth in 200m Dash, Eighth in 100m Dash at NCAA Championships @CoppinTrack @AthleticsGhana #CoppinNation https://t.co/8yLyNbq70U
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) June 8, 2019

Joseph Amoah placed 6th in the 200 in 20.19 seconds. He will be the 1st Coppinite to earn 1st team All-American honors in 2 events at once.

Congratulations to Joseph, who will also have the World Championships coming up soon! Stay tuned! @coppinsports @HBCUGameday @MEACSports
— Keith Henry (@KeithHenry11) June 8, 2019

Joseph Amoah runs 20.19 in the 200m dash to take 6th at ncaatrackfield championships! @meacsports gh_athletes @coppintrack #firstteam #allamerican #CoppinNation https://t.co/ai81rBc5Xe
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) June 8, 2019

Joseph Amoah takes 8th at ncaatrackfield championships in 100m dash (10.22) out of lane 9. @meacsports gh_athletes #allamerican #firstteam @coppintrack #CoppinNation https://t.co/7gERUN76AR
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) June 8, 2019

Guilford County principals, local black female leaders are going on a 'GirlTrek'

Guilford County principals, local black female leaders are going on a 'GirlTrek' https://t.co/TRGNkWFA62 via @NewsandRecord
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2019

WATCH: NC A&T's Trevor Stewart Finishes 2nd In 400m At NCAA Track & Field Championships

NC A&T's Trevor Stewart Finishes 2nd In 400m At NCAA Track & Field Championships https://t.co/hsu3kejuc7 via @WFMY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2019

Kahmari Montgomery chased down that #ncaaTF 🏆and caught it. pic.twitter.com/DgPkAxLBsB
— NCAA Track & Field (@NCAATrackField) June 8, 2019

Picking the 2020 class for college football hall

Picking the 2020 class for college football hall https://t.co/qZi7gaGMwn
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2019

Second Cohort of Cheatham-White Merit Scholars Announced

#NCCU has selected 21 students to make up the second cohort of the incoming Cheatham-White Merit Scholars to receive the state-funded merit scholarship award. Read more about the scholars here: https://t.co/Wm7NRnRVZL. pic.twitter.com/dmhvjykZX5
— N.C. Central University (@NCCU) June 7, 2019