One more huge CONGRATULATIONS to the MMI Basketball Team on winning state -- especially Coach Stitt who was named Coach of the Year!
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Read the game recap from our athletic department here:
Hanceville, AL -- Marion Military Institute men's basketball team earned a bid to the 2016 NJCAA National Tournament after defeating Shelton State Community College 64-63 in the ACCC championship game Friday evening. Shelton State held a 33-29 lead at halftime.
Christian Bradford, the ACCC Tournament MVP, sank one of two free throws with 1.6 seconds remaining in the game to give the Tigers the one-point edge. Shelton State had one last look, but their half court attempt went awry, giving the first place trophy to Marion.
Bradford led the Tigers with 18 points. Miles Perdue, Ronnie Baylark, and Charles Tripp each scored 10 points. Tripp also grabbed six rebounds. Chase Garvin, Marion's sophomo...