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 face off against the Yazoo City Indians at 7:00 p.m. Vicksburg will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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).
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. Cedrick Blackmore was another key back, rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
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 simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat St. Patrick 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.
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 when the teams last played 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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