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VHS secured a 71-67 win over WC in front of a sold out crowd
Vicksburg High School pulled off a 71-67 win against Warren Central in front of a sold out crowd on Friday night.
The Vikings had the lead early in the first quarter after big layups from Garrett Orgas-Fisher but the Gators eventually went ahead after Kealon Bass popped a 3-pointer. Davian Williams and Mikey Johnson both put down a few shots to give the Gators a 21-14 lead.
Larry Reynolds Jr. and Fisher both contributed points inside the paint in the second quarter for WC as they kept things close but Williams put away two more 3-pointers along with a few shots from Tyler Henderson that gave VHS a 38-28 halftime lead.
Coming out of halftime, Kam Bailey used his height to earn three layups while Williams nailed another 3-pointer. The Vikings didn’t let that discourage them as Gaylon Turner came alive and pulled off some inside shots while Roosevelt Harris Jr. hit a long 3-pointer.
Up 52-46 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Gators were able to stay ahead after Johnson and Williams each made a 3-pointer while Bass and Henderson contributed from the free throw line. Turner took things into his own hands as he flew by multiple defenders to keep earning points.
The Gators was up 67-61 with 33 seconds left in the game when Tuner hit a clutch 3-pointer to put the score at 67-64. VHS would eventually walk away with the 71-67 win.
Williams finished with four 3-pointers and 24 points while Johnson, Bailey and Henderson all brought in 12 points. Bass scored 10 points in the win.
Turner scored 23 points for WC while Harris put up 14 and Fisher scored 12. Reynolds also had seven points.
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