PRCC Baseball Team Receives Hero’s Welcome After Capturing Second NJCAA Division II World Series Title in Five Years

POPLARVILLE, Miss. — It’s becoming a tradition in Poplarville.

Following a lengthy trip home from Enid, Oklahoma, the Pearl River Community College baseball team returned to a championship celebration after claiming the 2026 NJCAA Division II World Series title. The national championship marks the Wildcats’ second World Series crown in the last five years, further cementing the program’s status as one of the nation’s elite.

Family members, friends, faculty and fans gathered outside “The Dub” to welcome the team back to campus. Supporters lined the walkway with cheers, hugs and bursts of confetti as players and coaches made their way through the crowd, creating a memorable homecoming for the newly crowned champions.

The celebration continued as players proudly hoisted the championship trophy and thanked the community for its unwavering support throughout the season.

Head coach Michael Avalon, joined by several key players, reflected on the team’s remarkable postseason run and shared what it meant to secure the 2026 national title. The group relived the emotions of the championship-clinching moment, capping off a season that will be remembered as one of the greatest in program history. You can hear Coach Avalon, Ethan Garner, Landon Watts, Nico Williams, Jackson Estes, Jackson Beddoe and Kyler King in the video above.

For Pearl River, the championship celebration was more than just a welcome home—it was another chapter in a growing tradition of excellence.