October 18, 2016

The 2016-17 editions of the East Central Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams will be on display at the annual “Haunted House of Hoops” scheduled for Monday, Oct. 31. Activities begin at 7 p.m. in the Brackeen-Wood Physical Education Building on the Decatur campus.

Prior to the Haunted House of Hoops, the ECCC Art Club will sponsor a Haunted House in the Vickers Fine Arts Center. The fundraiser for the Art Club will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. The cost is $2 for adults/students and $1 for those 15 and under.

Brief scrimmages by the Lady Warriors and Warriors will highlight the Haunted House of Hoops which also will include introductions of players by their respective head coaches, Crandal Porter and Robert Thompson.

In addition, members of the softball, baseball, and men’s and women’s tennis teams will be recognized.

The student-athletes from all the teams will be autographing posters for fans.

Providing entertainment for the Haunted House of Hoops will be the Centralettes, the dance line for the Wall O’ Sound Marching Band; the Wall O’ Sound Drum Line; and the Warrior cheerleading squad.

“Trick or treat” candy will be available for youngsters. A Halloween costume contest is also scheduled for ECCC students and staff members.

Refreshments and hot wings will be provided by Valley Food Services, Inc., and served by the event sponsors, the Student Body Association officers.

Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.

For more information, contact Amanda Walton, director of housing/student activities, at 601-635-6214 or awalton@eccc.edu