Football Preview: Yazoo City Indians vs. Vicksburg Gators
Yazoo City is 0-3 against Vicksburg since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Yazoo City Indians will be playing at home against the Vicksburg Gators at 7:00 p.m. Vicksburg took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Yazoo City, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with 13 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Yazoo City finally turned things around against St. Patrick on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Fighting Irish 48-7 at home. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Vicksburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They received a blow as they fell 28-14 to Terry. While losing is never fun, the Gators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 125th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 48th).
Defeat or not, Vicksburg got some senior leadership from DeCorey Knight, Jr and Cedrick Blackmore. Knight, Jr gained 137 total yards and a touchdown, while Blackmore rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Knight, Jr's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Yazoo City's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Vicksburg, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Yazoo City was dealt a bruising 35-0 defeat at the hands of Vicksburg in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Yazoo City have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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