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Gayvin Turner and Mason Truly led Warren Central Junior High to season-opening victory

Gayvin Turner scored 13 points and Mason Truly added 11 as Warren Central Junior High opened its boys basketball season with a 40-33 win over crosstown rival Vicksburg Junior High in Vicksburg. The Vikings host Clinton on Thursday.

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October 20, 2026

Keith Phillips

Gayvin Turner and Mason Truly in blue Warren Central basketball jerseys, pointing toward their uniforms.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —

Gayvin Turner and Mason Truly led Warren Central Junior High School’s boys basketball team to a 40-33 victory over crosstown rival Vicksburg Junior High on Monday night.

Both players played key roles in helping the Vikings secure a win in their season opener.

Turner led the Vikings with 13 points, while Truly followed closely behind with 11 points.

Both players are under the leadership of head coach Charles Swartz.

The Vikings will return to action Thursday when they host Clinton.

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Related Topics:Boys Basketball Gayvin Turner Mason Truly Vicksburg Junior High Vicksburg Sports Warren Central Junior High

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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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Gayvin Turner and Mason Truly led Warren Central Junior High to season-opening victory

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