2012

Warriors upset Eagles for homecoming win

Hinds would strike back, however, as quarterback Christopher Nelson hit receiver Quantavius Leslie in stride for a 57-yard touchdown later in the quarter to put the Eagles up 7-6. The Eagles would score two more touchdowns before the half, and it appeared they were on the verge of putting away East Central. as they headed into the hall with a 21-6lead. To make matters wor e, Ship injured foot breaking a tackle late in the 5econd _qull!ter ~d returned in the econd half on the SJdeline With a boot and crutches. "It was a big blow to lose (, hipp)," Anderson said. "There again, we weren't uppo-.ed to beat ate~ like this, we weren't ·upposed to be able to do Jt without him, but we did: The Warrior comeback started with 5:12left. in ttie third quarter, when Hall came up big again for ~e Warrior . The speedy quarterback found a hole m the defense and sprinted down the left sidelines 55 yard on third and three for the touchdown to bring East Central the score to 21-12. East Central would miss the extra point for the econd time in the game, but the Warriors could smell the upset. "I just came out there and tried to give us some life" Hall said. "Aill needed to see was one hole, and I m'ade the play. I knew we were back in the game then." TI1en things started to turn. . . Tile Hinds offense that seemed to steadily roll m the first half became anemic, as the Warriors were able to provide pressure and Ouster the Eagles. After forcing the Eagles to punt early the fourth quarter, East Central was ready to strike. See BCCC on page C1

By Tony Tsoukalas ttsoukalas(! themertdlanstar

For homecoming, East Central displayed a Indian dream<"atcher logo on the 50-yard line. Against heavilv favored Hinds, the Warriors dreams came true, a Ea t Central took down the Eagles 26-21 Saturday. "We just caught a dream," East Cen– tral head coach Brian Anderson said. "'Thi team was not supposed to beat those guys. but our players dido 't know 26 that, you couldn't tell them that.• Things couldn't have started better for the Warriors. After forcing the Eagles to punt on their opening drive, East Central was pinned at its own six· yard line. The Warriors would then go were they have gone plenty of time this season during a time of need, running 21 back Ke hun Shipp. The talented sophomore drove down the field, carry by carry, taking the ball seven times for 49 yards on the opening drive and bringing the Warriors down to the Hinds four-yard line. Brock Hall would do the rest for the Warriors as he rushed in a touchdown on a quarterback keeper to put East Ce'ltral up 6-0.