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 are taking a road trip to take on the Yazoo City Indians at 7:00 p.m. Vicksburg is looking for their season's first win.
Last Friday, Vicksburg ended up a good deal behind Terry and lost 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).
Despite the defeat, Vicksburg had strong showings from DeCorey Knight, Jr, who gained 137 total yards and a touchdown, and Cedrick Blackmore, who 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.
Meanwhile, Yazoo City can finally bid farewell to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They breezed by St. Patrick at home to the tune of 48-7. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Vicksburg's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Yazoo City, their victory 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 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 35-0 win. 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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