Missy Gators claim their fifth straight region title

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Vicksburg High School girls’ track and field team claimed its fifth consecutive Region 2-5A championship on Friday. The Missy Gators, coached by Deatra Cable, secured six event victories on the day while piling up consistent finishes across the board to lock in the team title.

On the track, Amiyah Hall delivered a standout performance, winning both the 100 meters in 11.62 seconds and the 200 meters in 25.58 seconds. Hall also teamed with Nakia Jeffers, Raylyn Parson and To’nia Taylor to win the 4×200-meter relay in 1:49.56. Vicksburg also received key points in the sprint hurdles, where Xhiareia Darensbourg finished second in the 100-meter hurdles and Rocsi Stewart placed second in the 300-meter hurdles.

In the field events, Zion Knox continued her strong postseason run with two first-place finishes, winning the triple jump at 36 feet, 4.5 inches and the long jump at 17 feet, 1/2 inch. Knox also added a second-place finish in the high jump, clearing 4-10, just behind teammate Makynzie Edmond, who won the event at 5 feet even.

Distance events also contributed to the Missy Gators’ total, with Allie Danyel Smith finishing second in both the 1,600 and 3,200 meters.

Girls Region 2-5A Results (Vicksburg High School)

• Allie Danyel Smith — 2nd, 1,600 meters; 2nd, 3,200 meters
• Amiyah Hall — 1st, 100 meters (11.62); 1st, 200 meters (25.58); 1st, 4×200 relay (1:49.56)
• Makynzie Edmond — 1st, high jump (5-0)
• Nakia Jeffers, Parson, Hall, and Taylor — 1st, 4×200 relay (1:49.56)
• Rocsi Stewart — 2nd, 300 hurdles
• Raylyn Parson — 1st, 4×200 relay (1:49.56)
• To’nia Taylor — 1st, 4×200 relay (1:49.56)
• Xhiareia Darensbourg — 2nd, 100 hurdles
• Zion Knox — 1st, triple jump (36-4.5); 1st, long jump (17-0.5); 2nd, high jump (4-10)
• Alaina Williams shot put- 3rd place
• Aaniyah Kelly 3rd place in long jump.