Vicksburg Junior High Defeats Porter’s Middle 14-6 in spring game

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Vicksburg Junior High School football team defeated Porter’s Middle School 14-6 Thursday in a spring game.

The Gators opened on defense, where Cameron Pickett recorded a tackle in the backfield and Arzaevion Stewart added a sack. VJHS continued to control the early momentum as Kaleb Sims led the run game before Malcolm Turner broke loose for a 35-yard touchdown run. DeChance Thigpen added the 2-point conversion to give the Gators an 8-0 lead.

With the sixth-grade unit on the field, Robert Johnson came up with an interception. A few plays later, Malik Dulaney sprinted for a 70-yard touchdown to extend the lead to 14-0.

Porter’s Middle School answered later in the game with a long touchdown run to cut the deficit to 14-6. PMS threatened again late, but Rush Sudds recorded a sack to seal the win for VJHS.