Football Recap: Vicksburg Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 21, 2024, 2:06pm

Football Recap: Vicksburg Gators vs. Terry Bulldogs

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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 the Terry Bulldogs. The Gators were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.

Loss 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 got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 65 yards.

Vicksburg's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Terry, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Vicksburg will venture away from home to challenge Yazoo City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vicksburg is facing Yazoo City at the right time seeing as Yazoo City is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Terry, they will face off against Provine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Provine is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Terry will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.

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