1982-1986

son got the scoring honors again, this time on a 4 yard jaunt. The two point pat was successful as Dewan Salter found Johnson in the end zone for a 14-0 lead. Another turnover set up EC's third score of the night. Linebacker Glenn Coghlan of Leake Academy intercepted an EMJC aerial and returned it to the 27 yard line. On the next play, Pearson rambled 27 yards for his third scoring run on the night. Neshoba Central's Yerandel Irons connected on the pat and the Warriors led 21-0 with 13:39 left to play in the second quarter. Scooba did score one time before the half when Brunellehit fellowMeridianite Aaron Fox with a 7 yard pass. The pat was good and East Central led 21-7 at the half. The opening moments of the third quarter were uneventful until Scooba' blocked a punt by Michael Killen. The Warrior defense stiffened, but a pass in- terfernce penalty on EC gave the Lions another opportunity and Bodie Simon crashed in from the 3 to cut the margin to 21-i4 witn 4:iG ieft in the third.

East Central got on the board early id never let up as they rolled past East agedy struck EMJC immediately the kickoff. Quarterback William elle of Meridian was intercepted on the first play of the game by Louisville's Henry Coleman. Coleman returned the interception 38 yards to the Lions' 37, setting up the first scoring drive of the night for the Warriors. Runningbacks Arthur Johnson of Scott Central and Marvin Pearson took turns ripping EM'S defense. Pearson ran the final 6 yards for the score with 1057 left in the first quarter. The pat attempt was no good and the Warriors led 6-0. The Lion's futility continued on the next series. After failing to move the football, an attempted punt by EMJC was blocked by Mike Save11 and the Warriors gained possession on the 25. The ensuing drive for EC was thwarted by a fumble, but the Lions returned the favor and the Warriors were in business at their own 46. This time they would not be denied. It took EC just 8 plays to cover the 54 yards. Fear-

The Warriors started their next drive after the ensuing kickoff. Salter hit Chris Hemphill, a wide receiv?r from Winston Academy for several good gains as EC moved steadily down the field. The quarter ended with the score still 21-14. The fourth quarter started with the drive stalling. However, Irons came on to connect on a field goal attempt to push the lead to 24-14. UHS graduate Malcolm Clay and Cedric Nichols of Morton staved off any threat the Lions could muster for the rest of the game with timely interceptions. These thefts insured the Warriors first win of the season, and the first time these two arch-rivals had met in seven years. Warrior coach A.J. Kilpatrick prais- ed the work of the offensive line in the victory. He was also pleased with the agressiveness of the defense and with the turnovers they created. The Warriors now face defending state champions Copiah-Lincoln on Saturday, September 20, at 7:30 p.m. The game will be played at Wesson.