Warren Central defeats Vicksburg for 14th straight year, 34-15

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School defeated crosstown rival Vicksburg High School for the 14th consecutive year with a 34-15 victory Friday night.

“We worked hard and this was a big week and big win,” quarterback Nash Morgan said. “We executed tonight and we were ticked off tonight but we’re always ready to go back to work.”

Morgan rushed for more than 100 yards, scoring two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown.

The first half was filled with big plays. On the first play of the game, Morgan broke loose for a 75-yard touchdown run. Jonah Artman kicked the extra point to give the Vikings a 7-0 lead.

It didn’t take long for Vicksburg to respond. Thomas McKnight caught a 70-yard pass to put the Gators inside the 10-yard line, and Jadarius Henderson ran in a 2-yard score to make it 7-6 after a blocked extra point with two minutes left in the first quarter.

Late in the first quarter, Xavier Jackson picked up more than 10 yards on consecutive runs. Morgan scrambled for 22 yards to get Warren Central inside the 10-yard line. On the first play of the second quarter, Javid Scott scored on a 9-yard run to extend the lead to 14-6 after Artman’s kick.

Midway through the second quarter, Jackson’s running continued to give the Vikings good field position. He soon pushed the lead to 21-6 with a 7-yard touchdown run with 5:40 left in the half.

The Gators answered again when Henderson broke out on a 35-yard run. Daquan Warfield caught a 17-yard pass from Maxey, setting up a 25-yard touchdown pass from Maxey to Marquis Knight to make it 21-12.

Morgan then connected with Blake Caruthers on a 55-yard touchdown pass to set the halftime score at 27-12.

The score remained the same throughout the third quarter as both teams ran down the clock. Wallys Curry made key defensive stops for Vicksburg, while Micah Moore stepped up with crucial tackles for Warren Central.

In the fourth quarter, Abel Gonzalez nailed a 33-yard field goal for Vicksburg to cut the lead to 27-15. After an interception by Caleb Lane, Morgan scored on a 12-yard touchdown run to secure the victory.

Warren Central (3-1) will travel to play Madison Central next Friday, while Vicksburg (2-2) will host Yazoo City.