Vicksburg Daily News –
Warren Central Junior High School’s girls’ basketball team earned a 26-15 victory over crosstown rival Vicksburg Junior High School.
The Lady Vikes took a 6-4 lead in the first quarter after Zayla Davis knocked down a 3-pointer for Warren Central and Lauren Brown answered with one for VJHS.
Warren Central extended its lead to 17-6 by halftime as Malaurie Bennett connected on free throws and Davis drained another 3-pointer at the buzzer.
The Missy Gators fought back in the third quarter as Brown knocked down another 3-pointer and Amiyah Perkins added a basket. Warren Central managed just two free throws in the quarter but maintained a 19-12 advantage heading into the fourth.
The Lady Vikes pulled away in the final quarter as Davis knocked down her third 3-pointer of the night to help secure the 26-15 victory.
Davis led Warren Central with 13 points, while Brown finished with nine points for Vicksburg Junior High.
Warren Central stats:
- Zayla Davis: 13 points
- Malaurie Bennett: 5 points
- Pharrah Moody: 5 points
- Teralyn Sims: 3 points
Vicksburg Junior High stats:
- Lauren Brown: 9 points
- Amiyah Perkins: 4 points
- Amber Jeffries: 1 point
- Shania Smith: 1 point
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