NWCC Tennis / Industrial Electronics Engineering
On this episode of the Bank First Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby sits down with Northwest Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s tennis coach, Ryan Mounce, to discuss one of the most successful seasons in recent Northwest tennis history. Mounce reflects on the women’s team finishing fourth in conference play and earning a top-10 national finish after competing in Sumter, South Carolina, while the men’s team secured a third-place Region 23 finish and an automatic berth to the NJCAA National Tournament in Plano, Texas. The conversation highlights standout student-athletes, recruiting momentum, the development of Northwest’s growing tennis program, and the competitive culture being built within Ranger Athletics. Fans of NJCAA tennis, Northwest Rangers athletics, and Mississippi college sports will enjoy this in-depth look at a rising program.
The show also features Alex Hogue, who explains the Industrial Electronics Engineering Technology (IEET) program at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Hogue details how the hands-on technical program prepares students for careers in manufacturing, automation, electronics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial maintenance, and advanced technology systems. He discusses internship partnerships with regional industries, starting wages for students, career opportunities across Mississippi and beyond, and the growing demand for skilled technical workers in automation and electronics. The interview offers valuable insight for prospective students interested in workforce development, engineering technology, industrial automation, and high-demand technical careers in North Mississippi.
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