Vicksburg Daily News –
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —
Warren Central High School’s freshman basketball teams earned a pair of victories over crosstown rival Vicksburg High School on Saturday morning.
Girls basketball
The Lady Vikings pulled off a hard-fought 41-35 victory over the Missy Gators in a closely contested matchup.
Skyla Cosby delivered a dominant performance for Warren Central, knocking down three 3-pointers and finishing with a game-high 31 points.
Both teams battled back and forth throughout the contest, but Warren Central managed to come out on top.
Laney Bennett added eight points for the Lady Vikings, including two 3-pointers, while Samiah Barnes and Layla Walker each made a free throw.
For Vicksburg, Erien Hall led the way with 20 points, while Kamya Wilson added seven. Payton Williams finished with five points, Amia Tate scored two, and Shakell Davis made a free throw.
Boys basketball
Warren Central’s freshman boys dominated their matchup against Vicksburg, cruising to a 62-12 victory.
Michael Banks Jr. led the Vikings with 17 points, including two 3-pointers, while Jaydon Green followed with 16.
Darius O’Neal contributed nine points, Cameron Anderson added eight, and Derriyje Wince finished with six. Jaylon Edwards, Demetrus Clark and Richard Albert each scored two points.
For Vicksburg, Brandon Smith led the team with four points, followed by Ju’Vonta Williams with three. John Dolley and Masiah Robinson each scored two points, while Derrion Thomas added a free throw.
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