April 23, 2018

The No. 10 nationally ranked East Central Community College softball team will host a Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges first-round state playoff series Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, at the Softball Park in Decatur.

East Central will be the No. 3 seed in the state playoffs. The opponent will be determined after all league games are completed this week.

Game one will be played Friday, April 27, at 4 p.m. Game two is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, at 1 p.m. Game three, if necessary, will immediately follow game two on Saturday.

The Lady Warriors finished the regular season 32-10 overall and 19-9 in MACJC play.

Admission each day of the playoff series will be $6 per person. Those age 12 and under will be admitted free. ECCC faculty, staff, and students will be admitted free with a valid college ID. MACJC passes will also be accepted.

The winners of the four first-round playoff series will compete in a double elimination state tournament May 4-6 at the home of the highest remaining seed.