Team Greets Jessica Eichholz After Home RunA collection of honors were handed out this past week and the Softball Falcons received numerous awards from NJCAA Region 16 and the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference. Jessica Eichholz led the way being named 1st Team All-Region and 1st Team All-Conference. Jessica was also named ECC Scholar Athlete for the 2009-2010 academic year. Jill Griffin along with Jessica Eichholz will be nominated as NJCAA Academic All-Americans at the end of the semester.

Meghan Rumley Hits Home Run at Region 16 TournamentThe East Central College Falcons started the Region XVI Tournament with a more than just a couple of hits. A series of hits highlighted by multiple run homers from Sam Kleekamp, Meghan Rumley and Jessica Eichholz powered ECC to their first victory in convincing fashion over the Cottey College Comets 14-2.

The East Central College Falcons (17-18) have been staying close to the .500 mark during the end of the regular season. East Central took one game in a double header against Lindenwood University JV. The first game was a quick defensive battle as Jessica Eichholz led the charge pitching for the Falcons in a 2-0 victory. The second game found the Falcons behind early by a 5-1 deficit.