Eighteen East Central Community College sophomore football players were honored prior to the football season finale against Jones College Oct. 25. Recognized at their final game and their respective high schools were (front row, from left) wide receiver Kevontaye Caston, Trinity Episcopal, Natchez; defensive lineman William Sterling, Oak Grove, Hattiesburg; linebacker Tanner Bullock, Houston; linebacker V.J. Swanier, Pass Christian; defensive back Daniel Little, Terry; running back James Smith III, Velma Jackson, Canton; and linebacker Kendrick Abney, Sylva Bay Academy, Heidelberg; and (back row, from left) defensive back Tre' Young, McGill-Toolen Catholic, Mobile, Ala.; defensive back Keonte' Daniels, Noxapater; wide receiver Octavious Olowo-Ake, Murrah, Jackson; center Landon Keely, Enterprise; quarterback Brady Anderson, Brandon; offensive lineman Ethan McMullan, Newton County; offensive lineman Connor Breland, Union; quarterback Mario Asagunla, Hillcrest Christian, Jackson; defensive end Telayes Cole, Newton County; linebacker Demond Lewis, Terry; and head coach Ken Karcher. Not pictured is defensive back William Morgan, Northeast Jones, Laurel. (EC Photo)