2007

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' EC Warrior Inks With BC

DECATUR-At least five members of the state champion East Central Community College baseball team are 'continuing their careers on the university or four-year col– lege level, announced Diamond Warrior head coach Neal Holliman. Pitcher Joe Patterson of Morton signed with Belhaven College. Patterson, a 6-4, 240-pound right-hander, went 7-6 on the mound and posted a 3.43 ERA throqgh 83 2/3 innings. He fanned 48 batters and had one save. The Morton High School product received second team All-State hon– ors and was selected the Diamond Warriors' most valuable pitcher. Others moving up the collegiate ranks include: pitcher Josh Denson; catcher I infielder I outfielder Warren Bowling (Mississippi College); pitcher/right fielder George Washington (University of Alabama-Huntsville); and catcher/infielder

Jacob Thames (William Woods College). "We are very proud of these young men and truly feel they will have a positive impact on the programs they are join– ing," said Holliman regarding his former players. "Each one of these guys understands

'---:LU.----Icommitment and work ethic, Patterson and all were very valuable parts of our championship run. We wish them all the best and thank each of them for making East Central a winner." The Diamond Warriors completed their state championship season with the Region 23 Tournament en route to a 31-23 record under first-year head coach Holliman, who was named MACJC Baseball Coach of the Year following the successful campaign.

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