2002

The Lady Warriors cut the lead to six at 78-72 with about three minutes remaining in the first-round contest, but could get no closer as the ~ 12th­ ranked Lady Eagles pulled away for the victory and improved to 29-2. LaCour led all scorers with 35 points. Also scoring for East Central were Tamekia Foley of Newton County, 12; Cumberland, eight; Brown, four; and Ben, two. Genice Terry of Raymond had 26 points to lead Meridian Community College. East Central won the Region 23 Tournament last year by posting a 91-71 thump– ing of Northwest Community College. The Lady Warriors, who were led by Coach Sammy Pace, advanced to the NJCAA 'Iburnament before completing season action with a 22-7 mark. Pace retired following the 2001-02 term and was suc– ceeded by his former assistant.

Lady Warriors 7-1 , down Delta Comm. Fast-pitch softball competi–

offensive attack, as she went three-for-three and scored two runs. She also collected three RBis. April Bufkin picked up the win and also went three– for-four at the plate. In addi– tion, Bufkin scored one run and had four RBis. East Central hosts Mississippi Delta on Thursday. Double-header action gets underway at 1:30 p.m. · The Lady Warrior s resume play following spring break by hosting Southwest Mississippi Community College at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. Mike Anderson serves as head coach.

tion is off to a fast start for East Central Community College's Lady Diamond Warriors who swept a double– header from Mississippi Delta Community College Thursday afternoon and improved to 7-1 for the 2002 campaign. Sommer Averett was three– for-four and scored two runs in leading East Central to a 5-3 decision in the first contest. Rhonda Munn also scored a pair of runs. Emily Casey was the winning pitcher. In the second game, EC cruised to a 15-3 victory. Anna Moore led the Lady Warriors'