2001

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ECCC defeats Holmes, 19-10 Ramon Williams' two-yard

Holmes · also had a score called back because of a penal– ty. Michael Antonini raced through the Warrior defense on a 55-yard jaunt early in the fourth quarter but offsetting penalties nixed his effort. East Central's offensive leaders included Prince, who had 23 carries for 80 yards. Brian Zbydniewski completed 8-of-17 passes for 99 yards, Dontay Spillman had four receptions for 55 yards. Holmes, which fell to 1-3. was led by Alex Godfrey, who had 78 yards on 21 carries Richardson completed 11-of-27 passes for 82 yards and three interceptions. The Warriors return to South Division play Saturday at Copiah-Lincoln Community College with a 2:30 p.m. kick– off. .

field goal with 4:26 remaining until the break. The short scor– ing drive was set up by Warrior Jonathan Hope's interception at the Holmes 15-yard-line. First-half action came to a close with Haynes barely miss– ing on his 44-yard field goal attempt. Holmes tied the contest in the third period, on Richardson's eight-yard strike to wide receiver Regi~ald · Haralson with 4:57 remaining, followed by Matt Jones' 18-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining. Jones also added the PAT following the score. · East Central missed a scor– ing opportunity early in the third stanza when Ananias McBride returned the second half kickoff 97 yards to pay dirt, only to have his effort nul– lified due to a penalty.

touchdown run late in the fourth quarter broke a 10-10 tie and led to East Central's third straight victory- a 19-10 deci– sion over Holmes Thursday night in Decatur. The Warriors drove 75 yards in 10 plays for the winning score, which came with 5:49 remammg. Danny Haynes kicked the PAT. East Central's defense accounted for the game's final points as linemen Keith Curry and Courtney Steele sacked Shelton Richardson in the end zone for a safety. EC scored first in the game when Patrick Prince crossed the goal line from two yards out with 10:18 left before halftime. Haynes booted the PAT. The Warriors extended their lead to 10-0 on Haynes' 25-yard

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