Desoto County Sports

Williams named Rust College assistant cross country and track coach

HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College has hired veteran coach Charone Williams as assistant men’s and women’s cross country and track & field coach.

Williams brings more than 20 years of experience, including 10 conference championships and a history of developing regional, national, and Olympic Trials qualifiers. A former Auburn University hurdler, his coaching stops include North Florida, Coastal Carolina, SUNY Buffalo, and Florida A&M.

“Charone brings incredible experience and a proven track record,” said Athletic Director Jeremy Patterson. Head coach Damien Brigham added that Williams is “a perfect fit” to help elevate Rust College athletics.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.