1999

rls o-hitter; M c· m the playoff chase. As of Monday, the Bulldogs were 10-2 in the division, while the Diamond Warriors were one game back at 9-3. ECCC is 17-18 overall. Willis (5-3), a product of Neshoba Central, struck out 10 and walked one to record the first no-hitter for an ECCC pitcher since Kenny Estep of Bishop, La., did it against Three Rivers Community College m 1996. Estep is now a member of the Louisiana Tech pitching staff.

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Also in the playoff picture are Jones Count) Junior College at 8-6, Copiah– Lincoln Community College at 7-5 and Hinds Community College at 6-8. The top two teams from the South and . ·onh Divisions qualify for the state ament, which this year is being by the South Division winner.

For Willis, who earlier signed with Ole Miss and was drafted in the 24th round by the New York Yankees, the 11- 0 decision represents his fourth career shutout - a new ECCC record. Champion (2-1) a sophomore pitcher

Paula MerrittThe Meridian S sti out at third base after trying to gain another base on a single by _ c a iofO crt· Obff' ~-3~~ eigh;nings of play.

Holmes had scheduled to games for today's date. The Eagles' next contests will be Saturday and Sunday in Alexandria, La. They will play Galveston in a double– header 00 ~RtllfflAv onrl "' .,;~-1 ft -~-