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Freshman Ocie Brown III leads Port Gibson to a 40-0 win over Crystal Springs
Freshman Ocie Brown III accounted for four touchdowns as Port Gibson shut out Crystal Springs 40-0 for its third straight win. Lenelle Snyder rushed for 125 yards, while Nicholas Epps and Braylin Carter helped the Blue Waves defense preserve the…
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VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —
Port Gibson High School’s football team continued its winning streak Friday night as the Blue Waves shut out Crystal Springs 40-0 to secure their third consecutive victory.
Ninth-grader Ocie Brown III stole the show with an outstanding performance, accounting for four touchdowns, including two passing, one rushing and one receiving.
The Blue Waves got things started when quarterback Kimontae Crutison connected with Brown on a 15-yard touchdown pass. Lenelle Snyder added the 2-point conversion to give Port Gibson an early 8-0 lead.
Brown continued to make big plays as he broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown run. D’Elljai Smith added the 2-point conversion to extend the lead.
Brown then showed off his passing ability as he connected with Nate Jones on a 75-yard touchdown pass. Snyder also got involved in the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown run.
The freshman quarterback continued his impressive night when he found JaBraylon Johnson for a 50-yard touchdown pass. Antwan Washington also contributed to the offensive success with a 65-yard touchdown run to help the Blue Waves secure the 40-point victory.
Brown finished the night completing five of nine passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Snyder also had a productive night on the ground, rushing for 125 yards on 12 carries.
Defensively, the Blue Waves were just as dominant as their offense, holding Crystal Springs scoreless throughout the contest.
Snyder helped lead the defensive effort alongside Nicholas Epps, who grabbed two interceptions. Braylin Carter also came away with an interception to help secure the shutout.
The victory marked another impressive performance for Port Gibson as the Blue Waves continue to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. They will host Northside on Friday.
