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Jordan Clay crowned 2026 Vicksburg High School Homecoming King

Jordan Clay was named Vicksburg High School’s 2026 Homecoming King and celebrated during Thursday’s parade. The Gators quarterback also threw two touchdown passes in a 28-26 homecoming win over Cleveland Central. Clay plans to attend Alabama A&M University to study…

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Jordan Clay has been named the 2026 Vicksburg High School Homecoming King. Clay was officially celebrated during the school’s homecoming parade on Thursday as he prepared to take the field for the Gators on Friday night.

“This feels amazing and it just motivates me to be a good leader so I thank everyone who voted for me,” Clay said.

Clay was selected as homecoming king by the Vicksburg High School cheerleaders. Along with receiving the honor, he helped lead the Gators to a thrilling 28-26 homecoming victory over Cleveland Central on Friday night.

Clay, who serves as the Gators’ quarterback, threw two touchdown passes in the win, helping VHS secure a victory on one of the biggest nights of the season.

Along with football, Clay is a multisport athlete who also represents Vicksburg High School in basketball and baseball.

After graduating, Clay plans to attend Alabama A&M University, where he will major in construction management.

He is the son of Johnathan Clay Sr. and Valarie Drayton.

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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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