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Vicksburg High opens inaugural flag football season with 12-6 win over Gentry

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March 26, 2026

Keith Phillips

VICKSBURG, Miss.(VDN) — Vicksburg High School opened its inaugural flag football season with a 12-6 win over Gentry on Thursday night.

The Missy Gators improved to 1-0 after earning the road victory.

Vicksburg struck first when Dallas West returned a punt 35 yards for a touchdown, giving VHS a 6-0 lead at halftime.

Gentry tied the game at 6-6 in the second half, but the Missy Gators responded late. Jordan Powell scored the game-winning touchdown on a 15-yard reception from Aaliyah Mims.

Defensively, Jakeyla Curry was all over the field and racked up multiple flag pulls. Antonia Carter, Kamiya Moore and Jordan Harris also turned in strong performances on defense. On offense, Jada Erwin made several key receptions.

The victory also marked the first win under head coach LaShanda Williams.

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Keith Phillips

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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Vicksburg High opens inaugural flag football season with 12-6 win over Gentry

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