JACE LACOSTE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Emile Joseph “Jace” Lacoste IV was Paul Lacoste’s older brother and hero.

In fact, according to Paul, Jace is the driving force behind his unyielding determination to succeed today. On August 30, 1995, while on his way to Starkville to see Paul make his first start at middle linebacker for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, Jace was involved in a car accident and died shortly thereafter. He was only 28.

Jace was well known for his many accomplishments on and off the athletic field. A 1990 cum laude graduate of Mississippi State, Jace was an All-SEC decathlete, president of the M-club, and a member of the MSU Hall of Fame. He was also a student senator, an All-SEC Scholar-Athlete, and a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Key Honor Societies. Jace went on to receive his Masters degree in Business Administration from Millsaps College in 1993 and was preparing to enroll in the University of Mississippi Physical Therapy program at the time of his death. Although very accomplished in his short 28 years, Jace is most remembered by those who loved him for his infectious smile, his larger-than-life personality, and his ability to live life to the fullest.

Jace was blessed not only with God-given talent, he also had something even better to go along with it – he had heart. When Jace did something, he put every ounce of dedication he had into it. Jace was not just a hero to Paul, he was a hero to most who knew him. That is why the Jace Lacoste Athlete of the Year award is the most prestigious award given at Paul Lacoste Sports. Awarded each year, it is given to our most highly regarded athlete.

2018 JACE LACOSTE
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD

MS. MOLLY CLARK

Also known as “The Beast”

Second Grade Teacher at Madison Crossing Elementary School

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“Well especially for my students. It’s one thing to do it for myself, but for my students, they need us. That’s what we’re here for. We’re here to lead by example. We’re here to give them everything we can.” 

MS. CLARK

PAST AWARD WINNERS

2017 » David Russell

2016 » Jacque Sollberger

2015 » Gabriel Herring

2014 » Bucky Stewart

2013 » Hastings Puckett

2012 » Jerry Jackson

2011 » Donna Bruce

2010 » Hollye Henderson

2009 » Peyton Johnson

2008 » Clark Bruce “Almighty”

2007 » Chaz Ramsey

PAUL’S LIVING PROMISE

Contact

(601) 398-0950

Paul Lacoste Sports
Post Office Box 1998
Ridgeland, MS 39158

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