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 look to defend their home field against the Vicksburg Gators at 7:00 p.m. Yazoo City will be strutting in after a win while Vicksburg will be coming in after a loss.
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 blew past 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 match 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).
Vicksburg might have lost, but man, DeCorey Knight, Jr was a machine: he 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. Another rusher making a difference was Cedrick Blackmore, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Yazoo City's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Vicksburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Yazoo City was taken down by Vicksburg 35-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. 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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