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Warren Central freshmen boys defeat Ridgeland 48-28; girls fall short
Warren Central’s freshmen boys basketball team defeated Ridgeland 48-28, led by Darius O’Neal’s 15 points and Jaydon Green’s 13. The Lady Vikes lost 41-33. Vicksburg freshmen boys and girls teams also fell to Clinton.
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —
Warren Central High School’s freshmen boys basketball team picked up another victory on Monday as the Vikings defeated Ridgeland 48-28. The Lady Vikes also competed but fell short in a 41-33 loss.
WC Freshmen Boys 48, Ridgeland 28
Darius O’Neal scored 15 points to help lead Warren Central’s freshmen boys basketball team to a 48-28 victory over Ridgeland on Monday.
The Vikings wasted little time taking control of the game as they jumped out to a commanding 25-6 halftime lead.
O’Neal and Michael Banks Jr. helped lead the offensive attack with multiple baskets in the first half, while Cameron Anderson knocked down a 3-pointer.
Warren Central continued its strong performance in the second half and never surrendered its lead. Jaydon Green also connected on a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to help the Vikings secure the 20-point victory.
Green finished with 13 points, while Anderson and Banks each contributed eight.
WC freshmen boys stats:
- Darius O’Neal: 15 points
- Jaydon Green: 13 points
- Cameron Anderson: 8 points
- Michael Banks Jr.: 8 points
- Richard Albert: 4 points
WC Freshmen Girls 33, Ridgeland 41
Warren Central’s freshmen girls basketball team suffered a 41-33 loss to Ridgeland on Monday.
Skyla Cosby led the Lady Vikes offensively with 11 points, while Laney Bennett added nine. Amelia Jackson also contributed eight points in the loss.
WC freshmen girls stats:
- Skyla Cosby: 11 points
- Laney Bennett: 9 points
- Amelia Jackson: 8 points
- Jornei Lane: 3 points
- Samiah Barnes: 2 points
Other Scores
Vicksburg Freshmen Girls 19, Clinton 36
Vicksburg High School’s freshmen girls basketball team suffered a 36-19 road loss to Clinton on Monday.
Kamya Wilson led the Missy Gators offensively with 11 points, while Erien Hall added eight.
VHS freshmen girls stats:
- Kamya Wilson: 11 points
- Erien Hall: 8 points
Vicksburg Freshmen Boys 36, Clinton 49
Vicksburg High School’s freshmen boys basketball team also suffered a road loss on Monday as the Gators fell 49-36 to Clinton.
Peyton Walker led Vicksburg offensively with 15 points, while Brandon Smith added 11 points, including three 3-pointers.
Juvonta Williams contributed six points, while Masiah Robinson and John Dolley each finished with two.
VHS freshmen boys stats:
- Peyton Walker: 15 points
- Brandon Smith: 11 points (three 3-pointers)
- Juvonta Williams: 6 points
- Masiah Robinson: 2 points
- John Dolley: 2 points
