Football Preview: Yazoo City Indians vs. Vicksburg Gators
Yazoo City hasn't had much luck against Vicksburg recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Yazoo City Indians will welcome 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. The contest between them and Terry wasn't particularly close, with Vicksburg falling 28-14. 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. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 65 yards.
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 took a serious blow against Vicksburg in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 35-0. Will Yazoo City have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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