Vicksburg Daily News –
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —
Vicksburg High School’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams picked up road wins over South Pike on Tuesday.
The Missy Gators improved to 1-1 under head coach Troy Stewart after defeating South Pike 49-42.
Ny’Keria Watson led Vicksburg with 10 points, including a clutch 3-pointer in the fourth quarter that helped the Missy Gators secure the victory.
Kenley Henderson and Aaliyah Mims followed with nine points each, while Zion Knox and Keasia Hatchett added five points apiece.
Madisyn Kimble and Alaina Williams each finished with four points, while Nakia Jeffers contributed two. Zaria Jones rounded out the scoring with one point from the free-throw line.
On the boys’ side, the Gators dominated offensively to capture an 83-64 victory over South Pike, marking the first win under head coach David Sanders.
Jaquez Jones led the Gators with an impressive 29-point performance as he made the transition from football season to the basketball court.
Luke Sanders also had a strong offensive showing, finishing with 17 points to help lead the Gators to victory.
Jaquez Marshall added 12 points, while Chareck Cable contributed 10. Jaylen Stewart finished with nine points, while Noah Sanders and Marlyn Foy each scored three points.
The Gators will face Natchez on Friday.
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