Vicksburg High running back DeCorey Knight rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns — of 70 and 32 yards — on only seven carries in a preseason scrimmage against Clinton on Aug. 23. The Gators lost, 21-20.

Vicksburg will open its season Friday at 7:30 p.m., at home in the 62nd annual Red Carpet Bowl against Holmes County Central. Tickets are $10 and are available through GoFan.co.