Delnor Poss, head coach of Midland College's acclaimed men's golf program, was recently selected for membership in the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame.

"He is highly deserving and has been a shining star in the coaching ranks, within the NJCAA and for our institution," said Forrest Allen, Midland College Athletic Director, in announcing Poss' selection. "We are honored by his leadership and the example he sets for our staff as well as the countless others whose lives he has touched."

"Coach Poss and his wife, Martha, have been invaluable members of our community for many, many years," Allen added.

Former Midland College Chaparral golfer JR Reyes has been chosen as one of twelve participants in the 12th Big Break series which is broadcast on the Golf Channel.  

Other participants include a former Olympic swimmer Ed Moses and Andrew Giuliana, son of former New York City Mayor and 2008 Republican Presidential candidate, Rudy Giuliani.     

Reyes played at Midland College from 1999-2001 and earned NJCAA All-American honors in his sophomore season (2001).  

The first segment will be aired on Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. CST).        
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NORMAN, Okla. - East Tennessee State (Division I), St. Mary's of Texas (Division II), Gustavus Adolphus (Division III), Savannah College of Art and Design (NAIA), McLennan CC (NJCAA DI) and Tyler JC (NJCAA DII) have been named Academic National Champions for their respective divisions announced the GCAA. East Tennessee State posted the highest recorded team GPA with 3.78. A total of 82 teams submitted GPAs of 3.00 or higher and earned All-Academic Team recognition.

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The McLennan Highlanders captured the program's second National Championship in college history last week at the par-72, 7,192- yard Hampton Cove River Course in Hunstville, Ala.

MCC (290-294-304-297 -- 1185) and New Mexico (295-295-306-289 -- 1185) finished the final round in a tie for first place, forcing a playoff. The Highlanders won the playoff by one stroke to claim the title.

"We knew that we were six strokes down after the first 12 holes," coach Vince Clark said. "The boys knew their backs were against they wall and they had to deliver. They are true champions and am I so proud of them."

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