1998

ECCC football All-Stars shine tOr South squad Decatur-East Central Community College football All-Stars played key roles in leading the South squad to a 15-13 win over the North in the 25th annual Mississippi Communi– ty/Junior College All-Star Classic held Saturday at Northeast Missis– sippi Community College in Booneville. The South victory tied the overall series which stands at 12- 12-1. Kevin McKenzie, a 5' 1", 195 registered numerous pass breakups. He garnered most valuable defen– sive player honors. Also having a standout game was Jeff Brown of Forest. Brown, a 6', 190-pound wide receiver, had three receptions for 36 yards and also rushed for 12 yards on a reverse play which set up the game-winning field goal with four seconds remaining in the contest. third down situations which helped the South retain possession. Offensive Lineman Brock Lillis, a 6'2", 280-pound product of Neshoba Central High School, demonstrated why he is considered one of tht! best blockers in the state as he registered a solid performance against Missis– sippi State University commitment Toby Golliday of Mississippi Delta Community College.

Brown, a standout for the Forest Bearcats during his high school career is the some of Ralph Brown Jr. of Purvis and Belinda Brown of For– est. Running back Jarvis Smith (6'1", 225) of Soddy-Daisey, Tennessee, had 34 yards on four carries and made several key runs on crucial

Over 100 coaches and scouts from senior college and professional levels attended the Classic, which annually showcases the state's top juco foot– ball players. All five Warrior All– Stars received scholarship offers from various colleges and universi– ties to continue their athletic careers.

pound running back from Planta– tion, Florida, rushed for 150 yards and scored on a 10-yard scamper. He was named the game's most valu– able offensive player. Duane Brisbon, a 5' 10", 185- pound defensive back of Cross, South Carolina, had 10 tackles and

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