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defensive coordinator Chris Boone, a for– mer assistant at Nicholls State University. "We have three goals on defense - attack, tackle and make turnovers. If we can stay focused on our assignmenl<;, J know we will have a very good defen~. We just have to keep our heads high and give llO percent on every play. Together we can build a strong chain and be s uc– cessful," DerreU said. McMillin also has positive feelings about the upcoming season, and said the Warriors should have a good year. "We aU want a winning season and a state championship. We just have to work hard to accomplish our goal," McMiiUn said. Underwood also had words of praise for the two freshmen from Winston County - defensive ends Courtney Coleman (6' , 240) and Greg Hathorn (6-2, 235), former standouts from LouisviUe High School. "We are also very excited to have Coleman and Hathorn on our team. They are both outstanding athletes who will see lots of aetion this year and are also keys to our success," Underwood stated. East Central begins season action by taking on number-two ranked Northwest Mississippi Community College on Thursday, September 2. Kic~off is set for 7 p.m. on the Senatobia campus. All Warrior football games can be heard on KICKS 98 (98.3 FM) in Carthage, fea- z .P z VJ ;.;- I z AJ )> G) r en m m 0 z c -1 0 m G) )> 0 :?.: )> ~I ;o ::0 0 z c 0

turing veteran broadcasters and ECCC alumni Meh in Wooten of Carthage and Gilbert Barham of Philadelphia. Five ECCC Warriors tapped for pre-season all-American Although Eas t Central Community College was overlooked in the NJCAA pre-season football poU, five Warriors were listed as honorable mention All-Americans for the 2004 campaign. Selected on the prestigious list are run– ning back Kelvin Home (6-0, 230) of Meridian, a former standout at Northeast Lauderdale High School; tight end Cameron Tawater (6-1 , 235) of Philadelphia, offensive lineman''Jllmes Ozment (6-5, 370) of Sumter (A la.) Academy, linebacker Sed Eichelberger (6-0, 230) of Noxapater and defensive end Mantre ll Ashford (6-2, 230) of Louis ville. Warrior head football coach Terry Underwood said he was not surprised by the attention received by his top players. "It's (their selection) a great deal for them and for our team. They are aU excel– lent players and good kids. We appreciate the recognition and are looking forward to a s uccessful season," said Underwood. Underwood said players are scheduled to report to campus on August 9 for pre– season workouts. The Warriors begin the 2004 campaign by traveling to number-

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE WARRIOR 2004 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2 NORTHWEST SENA'IOBIA 7:00P.M. DECATUR 2:30P.M. *HOMECOM– ING

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 HINDS RAYMOND 7:30P.M.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 SOUTHWEST DECATUR 6:30 P.M.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 PEARL RIVER POPLARVfLLE 7:00P.M.

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two ranked Northwest Mississippi Community College on Thursday, September 2, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. on the Senatobia campus. The Rangers are one of fi ve Mississippi teams ranked in the national juco poll. Pearl Ri ver Community

College, tbe defending state champs, is ranked fifth ; Hinds Community College is thirteenth; and Jones County Junior .. College is ranked twentieth. Southwest ~ Mississippi Junior College also received 1 votes. The Warriors will face all five \ teams in 2004.

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