Carter named as a 2023 McDonald’s All-American nominee

Vicksburg High School girl’s basketball player Layla Carter has been selected as a 2023 McDonald’s All-American Game nominee.

Carter, who is a two-time Dandy Dozen and All-State player, earned her honor on Wednesday.

Congrats to 2X Dandy Dozen and All state Layla Carter on her prestige accomplishment! The Vicksburg native has been chosen as 2023 McDonald’s All-american nominee l! @SAUWBasketball @MichaelHolbert5 @jo_danberry @evgeeker @CoachLMWilson @JoeCookSports @VBGDailyNews pic.twitter.com/AA8qpPA5Tc

— MBA-BOBCATS (@MbaBobcats) January 12, 2023

Last season, Cater led the Missy Gators to the third round of the playoffs under Head Coach Troy Stewart as she averaged 12 points per game along with eight rebounds.

VHS currently has an 18-4 record with the help of Carter who recently signed with Southern Arkansas University.