East Mississippi Community College

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Patterson High School alum Lorenzo Phillips and East Mississippi Community College defeated Iowa Western 34-17 in the NJCAA Football Championship Game Sunday in Biloxi, Mississippi. Phillips had five total tackles in the win, including a sack, and two quarterback hurries. Above is Phillips during earlier season action. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of East Mississippi Community College)

EMCC wins national title

Time after time, East Mississippi Community College presented itself with golden opportunities Sunday in Mississippi Bowl VII.

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East Mississippi Community College standout Lorenzo Phillips, right, and his teammates will play in the National Junior College Athletic Association Championship Saturday at the Mississippi Bowl in Biloxi, Mississippi. Phillips, a Patterson High alum, is among the nation’s leaders in sacks this season with 13. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of East Mississippi Community College)

Phillips, East Mississippi to play for NJCAA national title

For former Patterson High standout and LSU football player Lorenzo Phillips, a National Junior College Athletic Association Championship would be just the beginning of his redemption.

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