East Central News

February 10, 2017

The East Central Community College men’s and women’s tennis teams were on the road again Thursday, Feb. 9, and brought home wins against two nationally ranked Hinds Community College teams.

The East Central men, ranked No. 22 in the most recent ITA rankings, beat the No. 24 ranked Hinds Eagles 6-3. The ECCC women defeated the No. 21 ranked Hinds Lady Eagles 5-4.

February 10, 2017


A steal and a layup by East Central's Jaylon Bardley with 1:06 to play helped the Warriors get a big win over Gulf Coast. (EC Photo)

February 10, 2017


Laneisha Jeans led all scorers as the Lady Warriors beat Gulf Coast by 16 points in South Division action. (EC Photo)

The East Central Community College women’s basketball team picked up an important 77-61 MACJC South Division win against Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in a game played in Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium in Decatur Thursday, Feb. 9.

February 9, 2017


Freshman catcher Cassie Obman laces an RBI triple to help power East Central to a season-opening 9-1 win over Calhoun Community College.

February 7, 2017

After falling behind by seven points at the half, the East Central Community College men’s basketball team fought back to beat Meridian Community College 80-74 Monday, Feb. 6, in Meridian.

The Warriors put up 50 points in the second half to earn the road victory.

Sophomore Tonzell Handy out of Lanier High School posted a double-double performance with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Cayman “C.J.” Ruffin of Neshoba Central High School finished with 12 points and Jaylon Bardley of New Hope High School added 11 points and four steals.

February 7, 2017

The East Central Community College women’s basketball team fought off a Meridian Community College second half surge to beat MCC 78-74 Monday, Feb. 6, in Meridian.

The Lady Warriors led by double-digits most of the contest, and by as many as 16 in the first half, but the Lady Eagles battled back to trail by just one with 55 seconds left in the game.

Feb. 7, 2017

The East Central Community College Wall O’ Sound Band will hold workshops and auditions for Drum Major, Centralettes dance line, color guard and drum line this spring.

Centralette workshops will be held in the South Campus Gymnasium from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, and Tuesday, April 4; and from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 27.

February 7, 2017

The East Central Community College men’s and women’s tennis teams both lost matches to nationally ranked Meridian Community College teams Monday, Feb. 6, in Meridian.

Feb. 7, 2017

East Central Community College will hold its annual Black History Month program Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, on the Decatur campus.

Activities begin at 7 p.m. in the Vickers Fine Arts Center auditorium.

There is no charge for admission.

Pastor Stan Jones from Jerusalem Temple in Philadelphia will serve as guest speaker.

The ECCC Gospel Choir sponsors the Black History Program and will also perform.