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HBCU coach Chennis Berry mourns mother after South Carolina State victory

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

HBCU coach Chennis Berry mourns mother after South Carolina State victory

Summary

South Carolina State's head coach Chennis Berry announced the passing of his mother on September 22 during the MEAC Coaches’ Call. Berry's announcement followed the Bulldogs' recent win against Furman. In his remarks, he emphasized his mother's wishes for him to continue his work and expressed gratitude for the support from his team. South Carolina State's cheerleading team also extended condolences, highlighting Berry's impact on their program and expressing their unwavering support in his time of loss.

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•Berry lost his mother following a win against Furman.
•He spoke publicly about his mother's desire for him to keep coaching.
•The cheerleading team expressed their condolences and support for Berry.

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3:36 AMYahoo Sports — HBCU coach mourns loss of mother following season-defining victory

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On Saturday, South Carolina State had a phenomenal win against Furman. But heartbreaking news came out of Orangeburg following the victory. Bulldogs head coach Chennis Berry announced during Monday’s MEAC Coaches’ Call that he lost his mother. He spoke about the loss on the call and said she would have wanted him to keep working. “God is still […] The post HBCU coach mourns loss of mother following season-defining victory appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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