The Holmes Bulldogs (2-4) defeated the East Central Community College Warriors (2-4-1), 4-2, in a very physical, hard-fought match. 

Holmes took a lead early lead as the Bulldogs netted three goals late in the first half. The scores came on a penalty kick from Lando Nichols and shots from Darrell Grantham and Andres Mendez. 

At the half, Holmes took a 3-0 advantage to the locker rooms. 

The Warriors did not throw the towel in as the team rattled off back-to-back goals with 32 minutes remaining in the game. The first came from a great pass from Caleb James (Jackson) and was headed in by Kai VanCourt (Long Beach). DeQuarian Buck (Vicksburg) followed just seconds later with a strong attack that ended in the back of the net. The scores cut the Bulldog's lead to 3-2. 

Holmes' Grantham scored his second goal of the day just three minutes later off a corner kick, pulling the lead back to two, 4-2. A score that would hold until the final buzzer despite numerous offensive pushes from the Warriors. 

Up Next

The Warriors travel to Hinds on Monday, April 26 to take on the Eagles. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.