Vicksburg has gone 3-0 against Yazoo City recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Vicksburg Gators will head out to take on the Yazoo City Indians at 7:00 p.m. Vicksburg is looking for their season's first win.
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 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. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 65 yards.
Meanwhile, Yazoo City came into Friday's game having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by St. Patrick at home to the tune of 48-7 on Friday. 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 meeting 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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