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Port Gibson edges Raymond Rangers in season opener

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9 months ago

September 5, 2025

Keith Phillips

RAYMOND, Miss. (VDN) — Port Gibson opened its season with an 8-6 win over Raymond on Friday night in a defensive battle.

The Rangers struck first, scoring on their opening drive to take an early 6-0 lead. Port Gibson answered when Ki’Montae Crutison connected with Joseph Porter on a 45-yard touchdown pass. Lenelle Snyder added the two-point conversion to put the Blue Waves ahead 8-6.

From there, the defenses took over. Jakyrun Barnes led Port Gibson with a team-high in tackles, while Nate Jones recorded an interception. Despite Raymond’s late pressure, the Blue Waves’ defense held firm to secure the season-opening victory.

The Blue Waves will host Jim Hill on Friday.

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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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Port Gibson edges Raymond Rangers in season opener

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