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Port Gibson cruises past Jefferson County 22-6
Port Gibson High School defeated Jefferson County 22-6 Friday, building a 22-0 halftime lead for the district win. Quarterback Ki’Montae Crutison accounted for 220 yards of offense, including a 75-yard touchdown pass to Ocie Brown III. The Blue Waves improved…
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VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —
Port Gibson High School picked up another district victory Friday night as the Blue Waves defeated Jefferson County 22-6.
The win improved Port Gibson to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in district play under head coach Harry Brown.
The Blue Waves dominated the first half, jumping out to a commanding 22-0 halftime lead before Jefferson County managed to get on the scoreboard in the second half.
Port Gibson struck first when Lenelle Snyder punched in a 3-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Ki’Montae Crutison then connected with Giovanni Burrell for the 2-point conversion to give the Blue Waves an 8-0 lead.
Antwan Washington added another touchdown on a 5-yard run to extend Port Gibson’s advantage.
The Blue Waves continued their offensive success when Crutison connected with Ocie Brown III on a 75-yard touchdown pass. Snyder followed with a successful conversion run to help Port Gibson take a 22-0 lead into halftime.
Despite the strong first-half performance, the Blue Waves struggled to maintain the same offensive rhythm after the break.
Crutison led Port Gibson offensively, finishing with 100 rushing yards while completing 5 of 9 passes for 120 yards, including the 75-yard touchdown strike to Brown.
Defensively, D’Elljai Smith and Jh’Maud Buck led the Blue Waves in tackles as Port Gibson held Jefferson County to just six points.
The Blue Waves will travel to face Crystal Springs on Friday.
