2022 EMCC Football News

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Reigning MACCC champion EMCC Lions announce 2023 football schedule
Reigning MACCC champion EMCC Lions announce 2023 football schedule

Featuring five regular-season home games for the first time since 2019, reigning MACCC champion East Mississippi Community College’s 2023 football schedule has been announced.

Reigning MACCC champion EMCC Lions to conduct June football camps
Reigning MACCC champion EMCC Lions to conduct June football camps

Reigning MACCC champion East Mississippi Community College is scheduled to conduct two summer football camps during the month of June on the Scooba campus.

Former Southern Miss standout Terrance Pope hired as EMCC’s defensive line coach
Former Southern Miss standout Terrance Pope hired as EMCC’s defensive line coach

An eight-time state champion as a player and coach in the Mississippi high school football ranks, Terrance Pope has been hired as East Mississippi Community College’s defensive line coach. The announcement was made this week by head football coach Buddy Stephens of the reigning MACCC champion EMCC Lions.

Seventh Annual EMCC Football Golf Classic slated for April 28th at Lion Hills in Columbus
Seventh Annual EMCC Football Golf Classic slated for April 28th at Lion Hills in Columbus

The reigning MACCC champion East Mississippi Community College football program will be hosting the Seventh Annual EMCC Football Golf Classic on Friday, April 28th, at Lion Hills in Columbus.

Reigning MACCC champion EMCC Lions announce 34 football signees
Reigning MACCC champion EMCC Lions announce 34 football signees

A total of 34 incoming football players were announced during National Signing Day by head coach Buddy Stephens of the reigning MACCC champion East Mississippi Community College Lions.

Cade Wilkerson promoted to offensive coordinator on EMCC football coaching staff
Cade Wilkerson promoted to offensive coordinator on EMCC football coaching staff

Assistant football coach Cade Wilkerson has been promoted to the offensive coordinator position at reigning MACCC champion East Mississippi Community College, as announced Wednesday by EMCC head football coach Buddy Stephens.

EMCC Lions set Feb. 8 for open football tryouts on Scooba campus
EMCC Lions set Feb. 8 for open football tryouts on Scooba campus

Reigning MACCC champion East Mississippi Community College is scheduled to conduct open football tryouts on Wednesday, Feb. 8, on the Scooba campus.

MACCC champion EMCC Lions send 21 football players to next level during early signing period
MACCC champion EMCC Lions send 21 football players to next level during early signing period

The 2022 MACCC champion Lions of East Mississippi Community College had 21 football players sign national letters of intent with four-year universities during December’s early NCAA signing period for midyear junior college transfers.

EMCC’s Cole Arthur selected NJCAA Division I Special Teams Player of the Week
EMCC’s Cole Arthur selected NJCAA Division I Special Teams Player of the Week

East Mississippi Community College freshman kicker/punter Cole Arthur has collected NJCAA Division I Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his 12-point kicking performance during the Lions’ 36-28 MACCC Championship Game victory over second-ranked Northwest Mississippi this past Saturday in Senatobia.

MACCC Champion EMCC Lions earn 20 selections to 2022 All-MACCC Football Team
MACCC Champion EMCC Lions earn 20 selections to 2022 All-MACCC Football Team

On the heels of capturing their eighth conference football championship in the last 14 years, the eighth-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College have placed 20 recipients on the 2022 All-MACCC Football Team. The league’s first-team, second-team and honorable mention selections were announced Tuesday by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference office.

EMCC Lions collect eighth conference title with 36-28 win at No. 2 Northwest in MACCC Championship
EMCC Lions collect eighth conference title with 36-28 win at No. 2 Northwest in MACCC Championship

The 12th-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College claimed their eighth conference football championship in 14 years by upsetting No. 2 Northwest Mississippi, 36-28, during Saturday afternoon’s 2022 MACCC Football Championship Game played at Ranger Stadium at Bobby Franklin Field.

No. 12 EMCC Lions travel to No. 2 Northwest bidding for eighth conference football title
No. 12 EMCC Lions travel to No. 2 Northwest bidding for eighth conference football title

Bidding for their eighth conference football championship in the past 14 years, the 12th-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College will take on second-ranked Northwest Mississippi in Saturday’s MACCC Football Championship Game to be played in Senatobia. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Ranger Stadium at Bobby Franklin Field.

EMCC’s Steven Cattledge Jr. selected MACCC Defensive Player of the Week
EMCC’s Steven Cattledge Jr. selected MACCC Defensive Player of the Week

East Mississippi Community College sophomore linebacker Steven Cattledge Jr. has been chosen the MACCC’s Defensive Player of the Week for his standout performance in the Lions’ 38-27 road win over Mississippi Gulf Coast during Saturday’s MACCC Semifinals. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference office.

No. 14 EMCC advances to MACCC Championship Game with 38-27 road win over No. 12 Gulf Coast
No. 14 EMCC advances to MACCC Championship Game with 38-27 road win over No. 12 Gulf Coast

The 14th-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College advanced to their eighth conference championship football game in 14 years by posting a 38-27 road win over No. 12 Mississippi Gulf Coast during Saturday’s MACCC Semifinals played at A.L. May Memorial Stadium on the MGCCC campus.

Top 15 showdown has No. 14 EMCC heading to No. 12 Gulf Coast for MACCC Semifinals
Top 15 showdown has No. 14 EMCC heading to No. 12 Gulf Coast for MACCC Semifinals

Set to make their 13th conference playoff appearance in the past 15 years under head football coach Buddy Stephens’ direction, the 14th-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College are ready for a return trip to Perkinston to take on No. 12 Mississippi Gulf Coast during Saturday’s MACCC Semifinals. Kickoff for Saturday’s rematch is set for 5 p.m. at A.L. May Memorial Stadium on the MGCCC campus.

EMCC’s Peter Parrish named MACCC Offensive Player of the Week ahead of playoff semifinals
EMCC’s Peter Parrish named MACCC Offensive Player of the Week ahead of playoff semifinals

Sophomore quarterback Peter Parrish of East Mississippi Community College’s playoff-bound football team has been named the MACCC’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance during the Lions’ regular-season finale against Mississippi Delta. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference office.