Football Preview: Vicksburg Gators vs. Yazoo City Indians
Vicksburg is 3-0 against Yazoo City since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Vicksburg Gators will head out to challenge the Yazoo City Indians at 7:00 p.m. Vicksburg will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Last Friday, Vicksburg lost to Terry at home by a 28-14 margin. 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).
Despite the loss, Vicksburg got top-tier performance from DeCorey Knight, Jr, who rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Knight, Jr's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Cedrick Blackmore was another key rusher, rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Meanwhile, Yazoo City came into Friday's match having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past St. Patrick, posting a 48-7 victory at home. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Vicksburg's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Yazoo City, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Vicksburg against Yazoo City when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 35-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Vicksburg since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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