1982-1986

East Central rallies past Delta JC 21-7

The Warriors came back in the thiru quarter with a 64 yard scoring drive. The score came on a scredn pass from Orlan- do Vaughn to Arthur Johnson who ran 50 yards for the first Warrior touchdown. Verandel Irons added the PAT to tie the score 7-7 with 7:42 re- maining in the third quarter. As the fourth quarter got underway, Vaughn again connected with Arthur Johnson on a 16 yard scoring strike. Irons once again added the PAT to bring the Warriors on top 14-7 with 10:37 game time left to play. In the Trojans next offensive series, Coleman came up with his second in- terception and returned it to the Delta 40 yard line. The Warriors marched down the field to score with the final five yard run by Marvin Pearson. Irons' ex- tra point made the score 21-7 with 5:22 remaining on thg clock. After"the kickoff, Delta went to th air once igain and once again Colema was there picking uphis 3rd interceptio of the night and ending any hope of Delta comeback.

Sparked by the defensive play of Henry Coleman and the punting of Michael Killen, ECJC Warriors turned a 7-0 halftime deficit to a sterling 21-7 victory over Miss. Delta. Playing before a good home crowd on a rainy Saturday night, the Warriors scored once in the third quarter and twice in the fourth quarter to chalk up their second win of the season. The Warriors got off to a good start when on the first play of the game, Col- eman made his first of three intercep- tions for the night. However, EC was unable to move the football and Killen hit his first punt of the night, placing the ball on the Trojan 17 yard line. Neither team was able to move the ball during the first period and the score stood 0-0 after the first quarter of play. Midway through the second period, Delta drove 52 yards to score with the final 6 yards coming on a sweep around the left end by John Williams. Ben Williams added the extra point and the Trojans led 7-0 with 4:43 remaining in the first half.

JOHNSON SCOWS FOR WARRIORS East Central Junior College rrtnningback Arthur Johman (above) of Forestmakes good on oae sf his scaringruns againstMississippi Delta recently. Johnson and his teamates wi31 be looking ta d m their #bird game in a row Saturday when they travel to Summit to face the SouthwestJunior College Bears. Last week, EC defeatedJones Coun- ty 14-10 to run their season record to 3-5. A dictaqy Saturday and one in their last home game against ltawarntta w a d guarantee the War- - riors a .SO0 season, their best mark in four years.