Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and vicinity with his camera before, during and after East Carolina’s Purple-Gold spring game on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos.

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Mason Garcia completed 23 of 35 passes for 239 yards. (Al Myatt)

Rahjai Harris scored the only touchdown in the Purple-Gold game. (Al Myatt)

Holton Ahlers tosses to the left flat on Saturday. (Al Myatt)

Former ECU player Wayne Inman (left) with Toledo wide receiver transfer Isaiah Winstead. (Al Myatt)

UNC transfer Ray Rose catches a pass in warm-ups. (Al Myatt)

Isaiah Sharp celebrated his 10th birthday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Al Myatt)

Joseph ‘Pop’ McKay had 13 carries for 39 yards. (Al Myatt)

Bobby Barfield of Snow Hill has some barbeque at the Pigskin Pig-Out. (Al Myatt)

Pirate Nation enjoyed music and food at the spring game. (Al Myatt)

Mike Houston shows his bowl ring, presented after the spring game. (Al Myatt)

Coach Mike Houston talks to the team at the conclusion of spring practice. (Al Myatt)

Devon King (45) knocks Jhari Patterson out of bounds late in the scrimmage. (Al Myatt)