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Warren Central ninth-grade boys defeat Vicksburg 47-18 in season opener
Warren Central’s ninth-grade boys basketball team opened its season with a 47-18 win over crosstown rival Vicksburg in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Michael Banks Jr. led all scorers with 23 points as the Vikings built a 28-7 halftime lead.
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VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —
Warren Central High School’s ninth-grade boys basketball team opened its season with a dominant 47-18 victory over crosstown rival Vicksburg on Monday night.
The Vikings wasted little time taking control of the game, building a commanding 28-7 lead by halftime.
Warren Central continued its offensive dominance in the second half, giving Vicksburg little opportunity to mount a comeback.
Two Vikings finished in double figures as Michael Banks Jr. led all scorers with 23 points. Jaydon Green followed with 12 points, while Cameron Anderson added six.
For Vicksburg, Brandon Smith led the Gators with eight points, while Mike Davis contributed six.
The victory gave Warren Central a strong start to the season, while Vicksburg will look to bounce back from its opening loss.
Warren Central stats
Michael Banks Jr.: 23 points
Jaydon Green: 12 points
Cameron Anderson: 6 points
Jaiden Jones: 2 points
Richard Albert: 2 points
Derriyje Wince: 2 points
Vicksburg stats
Brandon Smith: 8 points
Mike Davis: 6 points
Peyton Walker: 2 points
Javanta Williams: 2 points
