Jared Gravette

Members of Jacksonville State's baseball team pose for a team photo after winning the Conference USA tournament championship Sunday at Mickey Dunn Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga.

Jacksonville State redshirt freshman Sam Richardson reacts after receiving a Gatorade shower following his game-ending home run Sunday in the championship game of the Conference USA baseball tournament at Mickey Dunn Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga.

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By Jared Gravette, Sports Editor, [email protected] Jacksonville State's baseball team did everything within its power to earn the highest possible seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Jacksonville State's Brady Thomas runs the bases during the Gamecocks'win over Virginia in the Hattiesburg Regional on Friday night.

Third-seeded Jax State attempted to rally from an early deficit on several occasions, but fourth-seeded Little Rock countered each punch, ultimately advancing to the championship round of the Hattiesburg Regional

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Senior shortstop Caleb Johnson went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in his final game in a Jax State uniform.

Jacksonville State’s bowling team celebrates its NCAA national championship victory over Wichita State.

Oxford’s boys pose for a team photo after winning the school’s first basketball state championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.