In the fall, Jackson State University joined 75 HBCU teams on the “Road to the Championship” in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC). In February, 64 institutions faced off at National Qualifying Tournaments. In April, Jackson State was one of only 48 teams competing in Los Angeles for the 27th annual National HCASC Championship.
The students and coaches spent countless hours preparing for the tournament, and proudly represented JSU. Including this year’s grant, Jackson State has earned $194,500 during its years of participation.
For many students, the HCASC is much more than just an academic quiz championship. Through face-to-face competition and camaraderie among like-minded and bright students, the competitors become “friends for life” and join an elite group of HBCU students whose network includes contacts they met at HCASC.
“Honda takes take great pride in their longstanding partnership with the HBCUs and joins you in celebrating the greatness that is found on your campus,” said Mary Oberembt, vice president of College Bowl Company, Inc.
The roster of JSU participants is below.
| Mr. James Meeks Jr. | Captain | Senior | Finance | Jackson, MS |
| Mr. Zaveon Demon Cooper II | Player | Junior | Media Production | Jackson, MS |
| Ms. Madison Janell Pennaman | Player | Senior | Spanish | Jackson, MS |
| Ms. Diane Renee Blue | Player | Sophomore | Criminal Justice | Chicago, IL |
| Mr. Joshua J. Cotton | Coach | |||
| Ms. Farah Christmas | Institutional Rep | |||
| Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers | President |