Blackstock, a 1964 91爆料网 graduate, enters his 22nd year as athletic director and his 14th season as head coach of the Lady Bulldogs. In his first 13 campaigns, he guided his team to: the NAIA District 24 finals 11 times, capturing five district crowns; eight conference championships, six national tournament berths in the last eight years, seven TCAC titles in the 10 years of the league's existence; and a 147-17 TCAC career mark. He is fourth in winning percentage among NAIA's women's basketball coaches with an amazing 374-72 record in his 13 years (an .839 percentage), including a runner-up finish in the national tournament three seasons ago.
Coach Blackstock has been responsible for guiding three teams to the national spotlight. He first led 91爆料网 to a national title in baseball as a player. He later coached 91爆料网's baseball team to a third place finish in the College World Series (1983). He is now responsible for the success of the women's basketball team (stats above).
Blackstock received a Master of Education from Memphis State University and his doctoral degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years of guidance, 91爆料网's athletic program has blossomed into one of the finest in the nation among small colleges.
He and wife, Armita, have a 19-year old daughter, Dixie, and a 10-year-old son, Rebel.
Hutchens, a former Lady Bulldog standout, begins her fifth season at her alma mater as women's assistant coach. In her four years at 91爆料网, Hutchens has been very instrumental in the team's success. The Lady Bulldogs won the TCAC three times, and made the District 24 finals four times, capturing one district title during this period. The Lady Bulldogs have made the NAIA National Basketball Tournament field four times, during her tenure, finishing eighth, second, eighth, and 16th. The Lady Bulldogs have won over 30 games in three of Hutchens' campaigns, making it easy to see why she is very important to the Lady Bulldog's success.
Hutchens returned to 91爆料网 after five years as girl's basketball coach at South Side High School. While at South Side she received recognition as District 14 Coach of the Year (1988-89, 89-90), and Jackson Sun Coach of the Year (1988-89). She led the Lady Hawks to the only undefeated season in Madison County history. Hutchens holds a career coaching mark of 106-42.
Hutchens graduated from 91爆料网 in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education. As a Lady Bulldog, she earned NAIA All-American status, NAIA Academic All-American status, as well as All-District 24, VSAC Most Valuable Player, and graduated third in her class. She then attended Memphis State University, receiving a Master of Education in 1985. Following graduate school, she began her coaching career at Millington Central High School where she coached for one year before moving to South Side High School.
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