Yazoo City hadn't done well against Vicksburg recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Yazoo City Indians pulled ahead with an 8-7 photo finish over the Vicksburg Gators. The eight-point effort marked the Indians' lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Vicksburg's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of DeCorey Knight, Jr, who rushed for 131 yards, and Cedrick Blackmore, who rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown.
The victory made it two in a row for Yazoo City and bumps their season record up to 2-3. As for Vicksburg, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Yazoo City will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Gentry at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Vicksburg also won't see the field for a while: their next matchupis against Neshoba Central at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Mekhi Gaddis and Knight, Jr.
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