MCC soccer sweeps East Central

The Meridian Community College soccer teams traveled to nearby Decatur to face MACJC South Division opponent- East Central Community College Wednesday night.

MCC swept the pair of games versus their rival on the road.

The MCC women’s team took a 2-1 victory while the men defeated the Warriors soundly, 8-1.

Both Meridian teams now stand at 2-1 in the MACJC South Division. The Lady Eagles are 2-1-1 overall while the Eagles are 3-1 on the season.

Lady Eagle freshman, Holly Head scored MCC’s two goals to lead the Lady Eagles to victory.

“This was a big road win for the ladies,” said MCC head soccer coach Alex George.

“Anytime you go on the road in our division and pull out a close one it feels good.”

MCC men took to the field with heavy hearts.

Over the holiday weekend, former Northeast Lauderdale High School standout and MCC sophomore, Coleman Hobgood was severely injured in a car accident. Hobgood remains hospitalized in Jackson.

The Eagles dedicated their game v. East Central to Hobgood.

MCC sophomore Terry Silva scored his second hat trick this season.

The Eagles led 2-1 at half then pulled away with six goals in the second half

“We wanted to come out and dedicate this game to Coleman and his family,” said George.

“Our prayers are with them and we were glad to get the win for him.”

Meridian will be on the road Saturday as the Eagles travel to play Southwest Mississippi CC in Summit.