Vicksburg Daily News –
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —
Vicksburg Junior High School’s boys’ basketball team earned its second consecutive victory with a 35-31 win over crosstown rival Warren Central Junior High School.
The Gators entered the matchup coming off a victory over Byram on Monday night and continued their winning momentum against the Vikings.
VJHS jumped out to a 12-8 lead in the first quarter as Kaleb Sims knocked down a 3-pointer, while Malcolm Turner and Antonio Williams Jr. connected on layups. Damion Carroll helped keep Warren Central within striking distance with a 3-pointer.
The Gators extended their lead to 18-13 by halftime as Williams knocked down two jump shots. Carroll answered with another 3-pointer for Warren Central.
Both teams continued to battle in the third quarter as Sims drained another 3-pointer and Sam Jackson connected on a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Decatur Morgan and Cordarrius Miles added layups for Warren Central, but Vicksburg Junior High maintained a 28-21 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.
The Vikings fought back in the final quarter, cutting the deficit to just two points as both teams exchanged baskets down the stretch.
Williams delivered a crucial shot from the corner for Vicksburg Junior High, while Turner sealed the victory with a clutch free throw with fewer than five seconds remaining.
Sims led the Gators with 16 points, while Morgan finished with 10 points for Warren Central.
Vicksburg Junior High stats:
- Kaleb Sims: 16 points
- Antonio Williams Jr.: 8 points
- Sam Jackson: 5 points
- Rush Sudds: 3 points
- Malcolm Turner: 3 points
Warren Central Junior High stats:
- Decatur Morgan: 10 points
- Damion Carroll: 8 points
- Gayvin Turner: 6 points
- Cordarrius Miles: 5 points
- Mason Truly: 2 points
- Jaderious Jackson: 2 points
Warren Central seventh-grade boys edge Vicksburg Junior High 16-15
Warren Central Junior High School’s seventh-grade boys’ basketball team also picked up a victory, defeating Vicksburg Junior High 16-15 in a close contest.
Jace Pugh led Warren Central with five points, while Brooke Caruthers added four points to help secure the one-point victory.
Warren Central seventh-grade stats:
- Jace Pugh: 5 points
- Brooke Caruthers: 4 points
- Shawnderrick Qualls: 2 points
- Elton Wilson: 2 points
- Drayton Hall: 2 points
- Colin Carvey: 1 point
Vicksburg Junior High’s seventh-grade roster was unavailable. Individual statistics will be updated once the roster becomes available.
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