1982-1986

season, while Larry Gressett's Warriors

warriors' jumped to a five-point lead early in the second half. but Holmes came back to regain control of the con- test and led throughout most of the game. East Central did come within five points with three minutes left, but could get no closer as Holmes posted a 14-point victory. Gary Anderson of Brent, Alabama was the leading pointmaker for East Central as he tallied 24 points. Terry Hoskins of Philadelphia and ~ r n e s s ' Georgetown of Plaquemine, Louisiana had 16 points each, followed by Joe McGbwan of Oxon Hill, Maryland 12; Randy Fullington of Houston, Texas 7; and Joe Jones of Neshoba Central, Greg Wells of Edinburg, and Doug Wood- ward of Louisville, 2 each. Robert Richardson and Marvin Taylor led Holmes with 25 points each. East Central will travel to Utica, Thursday, January 22; journey to Clarke College Saturday, January 24; and host Co-Lin Monday, January 25. --

fell to 3-12.

The East Central women avenged an earlier 67-50 loss to Coach Sheila Sullivan's Lady Bulldogs, who dro@ped to 3-13 on the season. It was the second victory over ECJC for Coach Benny Kirnble's Bulldogs, who earlier downed the Warriors in a closer contest, 75-74. Following Thursday's win, HoImes im- proved its record to 11 -5. In the women's game, the Lady War- riorshhelda slim 36-33 halftime lead, bur simply wore down the visiting Lady Bulidogs, who were limited to just nine players on the game roster due to many recent injuries, and coasted to an easy 16-point win. Besides Jimmerson, other East Cen- tral pointmakers were Barbara Jones of Lake, 16; Faye McDonald of Carthage, 12; aelois Griffin of South Leake, 6; Tracy Stuart of Neshoba Central. 4:

Eas f Cent r81% Randy Fullington, left I gets pressured from a Holmes defender durinb the January 15 contest, which was won by the visiting Holmes squad 95-91. The Warrior girls - and boys teams split a pair of games. East Cen tral will be at home again Monday, January 2( when thgy h ~ s t Copiah-LincolnJunior College (ECJC Photo E