2011

'RcQllds WEEKOF-'-+!I~g /....~...- 11 _ _ Ficklin receives All-American honors

Former SC Rebel succeeds at East Central

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County and the 42-35 loss to Copiab-Lincoln. Ficklin had 19 tackles in each con– test. He is a product of Scott Central High School, where he was chosen best Line– backer.

He received NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week honors following his performance in the War- riors' battle with Northwest Mississippi Community College on Sept 9 in Sena-

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stops for minus yardage - lege football team has once are . very l?roud to have in the 41-26 loss. He was again received national Chris Ficklin at East Cen- also credited with 1.5 attention as the freshman tral." sacks, a forced fumble and linebacker fiom Forest has Ficklin was -earlier a fumble recovery. received NJCAA AU- selected AU-Region 23 and The defensive standout American Honorable Men- MACJC First Team All- also received MACJC tion honors. State: He was chosen the recognition following the Ficklin (5-ll , 195) Jed ~amors' ~ost <;mtstand- Northwest game and for his the nation in total tackles mg Defenswe Skill Player performance in the War– with 126- 78 solo stops and at the annual Fall Sports riors' 24-14 win over Jones

48 assists. He is also credit– ed with six quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Warrior head coach Brian Anderson said Fick– lin is not only an outstand– ing football player but also an outstanding individual. "All of us enjoy coach– ing great players, but when great players are great peo– ple, it makes our job even more enjoyable," Anderson said. "Chris has set a high standard for his level of play and for our entire defense. He is as good a

Ickom awarded UWA scholarship

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LIVINGSTON, Ala.- Shaquinta S. Ickom of Lake was recently awarded a Trustees Scholarship t9 attend the University of West Alabama. T~s award which is based on academtc achie~ement and proven leadership potential, comes from the UWA Office of Admissions. The East Central Com– munity College Phi Theta Kappa honor student plans to major in athlet– ic training.

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