2002

WEEK OF r/5" f?~ ():( ECCC soccer inks Trojan pa-ir By Jeff Byrd s·anwr ~er

JUCO SOCCER the season against a tough schedule which included 1A-3A runner-up West Laud– erdale, SA Meridian, 1A-3A semifinalist Clarkdale and a rugged slate from Divi– sion 5-4A "We did pretty good this year, but I think we could've done better," said Stevens who is the son of Robby and Jeanette Neal. Stevens managed to score a goal and also had three or four assists for the Trojans this season while playing at defensive fullback. Stevens says East Central will him the chance to play soccer yet stay close to home. "It's closer to home and I feel pretty good about their soccer program," he said. Jacobs came into the season with a

question health wise after suffering a knee injury during football season with the Tro– jans. He bounced back to have a solid year as a right fullback for Mathews' team. "I feel East Central could be real good this coming year," said Jacobs who has been playing soccer since the age of three. He is the son of Jodie and Janke Jacobs. Janice Jacobs used to teach at East Cen– tral, but for Jay it's ECCC physical educa– tional department that was a main draw. "I like the school and they've got a good program in major which is going to be physical therapy," Jacobs said. Mathews says both players should fit in well. "Jay was our right fullback and that's where Ken is going to put him while Chris will also be on defense. Both should do well at the junior college level and if they continue to work, could move on Division I in two years," Mathews said.

Eas; Cent.-aJ Commuruty College picked up a pai; of soccer -..ignees on Thursday afternoon at Northea!)t Lauderdale High SchO< ~- Signing deal.,. l;;"jth Warriors head coach Ken Th mp, n were . · vrtheast seniors Chris ~t~ns and Jzy Jacobs. Both players were defen5em f r the Trojans this past

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