HARTSVILLE — The fourth annual Taste of Coker has been set for Sept. 24.
The Coker College Athletic Department will once again open its doors and its grills.
Last year, more than 700 people turned out to sample the goodies of more than 35 local chefs, while participating in activities with Coker athletes, listening to music and watching some live entertainment
from the Coker dance and cheerleading teams.
Tickets go on sale Aug. 1 at the Coker Athletics Office. Business or individuals interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact Christian Stryker at 843-383-8068 or cstryker@coker.edu.
For all other information, contact the Coker Athletics Office at 843-383-8073.
Former Coker soccer player dead at 44
HARTSVILLE — Coker College lost a former Cobra over the weekend. Stephen Jones, class of 1987, died on June 29 at the age of 44 after a bout with cancer.
“Stephen was a great person, teammate and friend,” said Tim Griggs, Coker’s director of athletics and former Coker soccer coach. “He was always up-beat, always having a good time and he was a heck of a goalkeeper.”
One of the best goalkeepers in Coker history, Jones played for the Cobras for four years under Griggs. The Opelika, Ala., native earned his Master’s degree in Physical Education from The Citadel, where
he also served as a graduate assistant coach for two years and then interim head coach before he made a name for himself as the Head Coach at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson, Tenn.
Jones compiled a 59-60-10 record while coaching the Eagles from 1990-97. He was named South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year in just his second season in 1991 after leading the Eagles to at
10-7-1 mark, which was the program’s first-ever winning season.
“Stephen is a tremendous person and a great coach that will be greatly missed,” said Griggs. “The thoughts and prayers of everyone from the Coker community go out to the Jones family.”
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