Hall of Fame
Linda Darty was a first team all-state selection, an All-Region 7 player and All-Region 7 Tournament choice at JCJC during the 1979-81 seasons.
She was named the Outstanding Offensive Player during both of her years at Jones, averaging around 22 points per game. She was named a Mississippi Junior College All-Star as a sophomore and led the Lady Bobcats to the division finals and Region 7 finals.
Darty then attended Lemoyne-Owen College in Memphis, Tennessee. She was named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) All-Tournament Team. She was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and led the team in scoring with 20 points per game.
Darty, who now resides in Petal, is an active member of Sweet Pilgrim Missionary Church where she serves with the Women’s Ministry to do community outreach. She is a member of the Praise and Worship Ministry and a young women’s mentor.
