2010

EC's next class focused on district players

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY Sports Editor

When Anderson became the bead football coach at East Central Community College in December, he prom– ised his recruiting focus would first be on the teams and player in his district. Signing day came last week and Anderson proved to be true to his word as 22 of the first 27 players signed came from schools in the district. 'We are very pleased with our recruiting class," Anderson said. "We stayed in our district and signed some outstanding football players. They are going to come in and help our pro– gram." Leading the pack will be Brandon Willis, Philadelphia High School's 2,000-plus rusher. Another Tornado signing with the Warriors was lineman Julian Riddle. Nesboba Central line- . man Justin Kilpatrick and quar– terback Jonathan Cantrell also signed with ECCC, as did Choctaw Central's Caleb Logan. Representing Scott Central will by Jimmy Broomfield, Chris Ficklin and Dominique Strong. Louisville High School is well represented by Cottrell Miller, Tate Rogers, Jimmy Owens and Jordan Christian. Signees from Morton include Bradley Dorsey, Percy Lewis, Emilio Wamsley, Deontae Harper and Marquise Brian

Submitted photo Two Philadelphia High School football standouts signed with East Central Community College last week. Sitting, from left, are, Brandon Willis, son of Dianne Moore and Brad Crockett, • and Julian Riddle, son of Lesa Eiland and Julius Riddle and In back is Coach Teddy Dyess.

Parks. Those coming from Forest High School included Darnell Hughes and Keland Johnson. McKenzie Lee and Troy Taylor represent Nanib Waiya High School while Eric Brown comes from Newton High School. Kobi

Woods will be coming from Noxapater. "We still have several we are hoping to sign," Anderson smd. 'We will combine the mcoming freshmen with our returning sophomore who will be the foun- See ECCC, page 12A

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