2004

East Central edges ·ltawamba • After starting with two road games, Warriors set for home opener Saturday. Underwood, as his ECCC will come right at us. We were in a physical game last week, and we are going to be in another one this week."

Those receiving praise for out– standing play on the defensive W1it included Michael Johnson, Court– ney Coleman, Mantrell Ashford, Greg Hathorn and Henry Smith. Ashford had four tackles, four assists and recovered a fumble. The kicking game also played a big role in the Warriors' victory. Ryan Gale a~raged 39 yards on six punts, and put the Itawamba offense inside its 10-yard line twice. "Our kicking game was solid, all See ECCC, Page 3B

team enters the game with a 1-1 record. "They have an outstanding team and we are in for a tough battle." Southwest dropped its opener to Northeast, 9-6, and then fell 27-20

Against Itawamba, ECCC had 272 yards rushing and 60 passing for 332 yards in total offense. The East Central defense limited Itawamba to 148 yards passing and three rushing yards. "Our defense played a great game," Underwood said. "They were just outstanding. If the offense can improve to this point, and I think they can, we have a chance to have an outstanding season."

By Steve ~etinsky The Newton Record

ITAWAMBA

Fresh off of an impressive 10-7 victory over Itawamba last week, the East Central Commm1ity Col– lege Warriors open South Division play at home against winless "Southwest is the best 0-2 team I have seen," said ECCC coach Terry I ·1 ' Southwest this Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

to Northwest last week. ECCC dropped a 14-12 decision to North– west in its season opener: "We are looking for a slobber knocker," Underwood said. "They

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