SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College bagged its first home win of the season on Saturday, defeating Coahoma Community College 62-14 to mark the school’s homecoming weekend with a victory.
The Lions were in desperate need of a win like that after a 1-3 start to the season, taking out some of their frustrations against the winless Tigers.
Quarterback Ty Keyes passed for 342 yards and five touchdowns, favoring receiver Raymon Blackmon, who accounted for 155 yards from nine receptions and two touchdowns. Jaylen Jennings led the way on the ground with 45 yards and a pair of touchdowns while Gavin Griffin added another rushing score.
The Lions had some trouble getting off the ground early on, with the visitors scoring the opening touchdown and keeping within reach, but a 21-point second-quarter performance gave the Lions a commanding lead.
Buddy Stephens’ team outgained the Tigers 546-181 in total offense in the much-needed win, and improved to 1-2 in division play. The Lions go back on the road next week, traveling to Northeast Mississippi Community College on Oct. 10 and Pearl River Community College on Oct. 17 before their final regular season home game on Oct. 24 against Mississippi Delta Community College.
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