Warriors Take Down Indians In MACCC Match

Warriors Take Down Indians In MACCC Match

The No. 23 East Central Community College Warriors ended a three-match losing skid on Thursday night with a stellar 7-2 win over the No. 22 Itawamba Indians. 

"Quality victory for our men," said ECCC head coach Jay Pacelli. "This win started with our improved doubles play. Dominik [Simunovic], Joseph [Fletcher], Orren [Ladner], and Kaleb [Parrish] flexed their muscles in singles play as well. Hopefully, this is a sign of things to come!"

ECCC swept the doubles courts before grabbing four key wins in singles action. 

With the win, the Warriors improved to 3-4 on the season. 

Doubles

1. Dominik Simunovic/Joseph Fletcher def. Russell Moorman/Joao Pedro Mendes, 8-6

2. Ian Gordon/Orren Ladner def. Rhonzo Olaechea/Houston Walker, 8-3

3. Samuel Turner/Kaleb Parish def. Sam Morgan/Stroud Mills, 8-3

Singles

1. Dominik Simunovic def. Joao Pedro Mendes, 6-0, 6-0

2. Joseph Fletcher def. Rhonzo Olaechea, 6-2, 6-0

3. Orren Ladner def. Russell Moorman, 6-0, 7-6

4. Houston Walker def. Garrett Crimm, 6-1, 6-1

5. Sam Morgan def. Steed Springfield, 6-3, 6-3

6. Kaleb Parish def. Stroud Mills, 6-2, 6-3

Up Next

The Warriors travel to Jackson on Friday, February 25 to face the Belhaven Blazers at 2:30 p.m. 

East Central Warriors

East Central Community College
15738 HWY 15 South
P.O Box 129
Decatur, Mississippi 39327
1-877-GO-2-ECCC