MCC Men, Women Take Wins

By Steve Swogetinsky
Staff Writer
The Meridian Star
Sept 3



Meridian Community College swept a pair of South Division junior college soccer victories over Jones Junior College Saturday at the Eagles’ field.

The MCC women’s team took a 4-0 victory while the men defeated the Bobcats 5-1.

Both Meridian teams now stand at 4-1.

McKenzie Butler scored three goals to lead the Lady Eagles to victory.

“I was just in the right place at the right time, and all were off of good passes,” Butler said. “It’s good to get our first division win, and if we can stay healthy, I’m looking for good things.”

Morgan Gullette scored Meridian’s other goal.

The Eagles led 2-0 at the half off of goals by Terry Silva and Jason Miller.

Lamar School graduate Brandon Bennett put Jones on the scoreboard in the second half to make it 2-1. But then Dusty Oubre, Alaghee Ceesay and Kyle Hutchinson all scored to keep the Eagles in front.

Meridian will be on the road Wednesday as the Eagles travel to play Gulf Coast.

“That will be a big game for us,” MCC coach Alex George said. “Gulf Coast is always one of the top team in the division.

“I thought we played well against Jones. We were a little tight in the first half but made some adjustments at the half.”