Soccer open 2012 with sweep of Itawamba

Jon Richardson defends against Itawamba Aug. 25.

PERKINSTON---New MGCCC head soccer coach Chris Handy had a successful debut Saturday as both Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College soccer teams got wins over Itawamba, with the women earning a 1-0 victory and the men taking a 2-0 shutout.

Parish Blackmon’s first half goal was enough to get the Lady Bulldogs (1-0) by Itawamba while goals by Garet Lawson and Stephen Brauchle pushed the men (1-0) past the Indians.

Gulf Coast takes on Meridian at home Tuesday with games at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.