East Central Community College will kick off the 2026-27 athletic season with its annual "Meet the Warriors" preseason pep rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, in Huff Auditorium.

The family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will feature the introduction of all Warrior student-athletes representing baseball, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, cheer, football, golf, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, and softball.

Returning to help energize the evening, DJ Aaron Tullos will provide music throughout the event and serve as the evening's emcee as East Central welcomes its 2026-27 Warrior student-athletes.

Fans will also enjoy performances from the Wall O' Sound Marching Band and color guard, the Centralettes dance line, and the Warrior cheerleading squad, creating an exciting atmosphere as the college officially kicks off another year of Warrior Athletics.

Warrior fans of all ages are encouraged to attend, meet this year's teams, and help celebrate the start of the 2026-27 athletic season.