Michael “Blue” Banks Inducted Into Vicksburg-Warren Athletics Hall of Fame

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Michael “Blue” Banks was officially inducted into the Vicksburg-Warren School District Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony held last Thursday at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Banks was one of nine individuals honored at the event.

A 1989 graduate of Vicksburg High School, Banks excelled in football, basketball and track before going on to play at Alcorn State University, where he was the school’s only three-sport athlete at the time.

Banks later returned to Vicksburg High School to coach before transitioning into an administrative role. He currently serves as principal at South Delta High School.

Highlights of Banks’ Achievements

Football

• Best Offensive Player (Quarterback)
• Best Defensive Back (Free Safety)
• Coaches Award

Varsity Basketball

• MVP (12th grade)
• Second Team All-State (12th grade)
• All-District (11th and 12th grade)
• Three-Year Letterman (10th-12th grade)
• Best Offensive Player (12th grade)
• Best Free Throw Percentage (12th grade)
• Best Defensive Player (11th grade)
• Team Captain (12th grade)
• Coaches Award (10th grade)
• Academic Awards

Varsity Track

• MVP (12th grade)
• Co-MVP (11th grade)
• All-State (10th-12th grade; State Championships)
• All-District (10th-12th grade)
• Three-Year Letterman (10th-12th grade)
• Team Captain (11th-12th grade)
• Best Jumper (10th-12th grade)
• Best Relay Participant (11th-12th grade)
• Coaches Award (10th-12th grade)

Overall Honors

• VHS Male Athlete of the Year (12th grade)
• VHS Male Scholar Athlete of the Year (12th grade)