Raymond, MS - Hinds Community College celebrated two standout performances this week, as men's basketball student‑athlete Daveon Henry and track & field sprinter Jayval Wright earned major postseason honors following remarkable showings in competition.
Henry Shines in Region 23 Tournament
Sophomore guard Daveon Henry, of Yazoo City, delivered in every moment the Bulldogs needed him most during the Region 23 Tournament. With Hinds' season on the line, Henry opened postseason play with a strong 19‑point performance against Holmes. He followed that effort with one of the most dominant outings of his career, exploding for a season‑high 43 points to lead Hinds to an overtime victory over Mississippi Gulf Coast in Perkinston.
Henry's consistency, leadership, and ability to take over games when it mattered most propelled the Bulldogs through the tournament and earned him well‑deserved recognition as one of the region's top performers of the week.
Wright Named NJCAA National Indoor Track Athlete of the Year
On the national stage, Jayval Wright added his name to Hinds history after being selected as the 2026 NJCAA National Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. Wright capped off an incredible indoor season highlighted by a national championship in the 200m (20.62) and a national runner‑up finish in the 60m (6.61).
Wright currently holds the fastest 60m time in the NJCAA this season and ranks #3 all‑time in NJCAA history in the 200m. His dominance on the track reflects not only elite speed but exceptional consistency throughout the season, solidifying him as one of the top sprinters in the nation.
