ECCC signees stand out in all-star football game
Several East Central Community College signees showed out in the Northeast Mississippi Football Coaches Association All-Star football game played at Northeast Mississippi Community College.
Baseball signee Tanner Knight was named the game’s offensive Most Valuable Player as he started at quarterback and was the team’s punter in a 27-0 victory.
Joining him from Eupora was baseball signee Al Dumas and his brother Ash Dumas.
Not to be outdone was football signee Isaac Patterson from East Webster. Patterson set the stage for his team as he scored the game’s first points with an interception return for a touchdown.
ECCC Offering Elite Football Camp for Grades 8-12 June 6
East Central Community College’s football program is hosting its 2018 Elite Warrior Football Camp on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bailey Stadium.
The non-contact camp is for high school players entering grades 8 through 12 in fall 2018. The cost is $50 per person and includes lunch and a camp T-shirt.
Participants will be instructed by the ECCC football staff at the position of their choice. The day will also include a combine testing period. Those participating will need a football helmet, mouth piece, football cleats, shorts, T-shirt, and water bottle.
A registration form and parental consent form are located at www.ecccathletics.com/sports/fball.
Two-person shamble set for Memorial Day weekend
Newton Country Club will have its Two-Person Shamble on May 26 and 27. Entry fee is $30 per person. Tee times are 1 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Morning tee times to be used if necessary.
To enter, contact Joel Nelson at 601-635-5878, 601-683-3101 or 601-527-8794.
