How They Did: Vicksburg’s college football players – Nov. 16, 2024

Published 2:00 pm Sunday, November 17, 2024

A weekly recap of performances by college and pro football players from Vicksburg-area high schools:

• Southern University kicker Joshua Griffin (Warren Central) kicked a 32-yard field goal and was 4-for-4 on PATs in a 31-9 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Southern clinched the SWAC West Division championship with the victory.

• Nicholls defensive back Laurence Sullivan Jr. (Vicksburg High) had five total tackles in a 24-7 loss to Lamar.

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• West Alabama defensive back Lamar Gray (Warren Central) had three tackles, one pass breakup and one interception in a 63-0 blowout of Erskine.

• South Alabama offensive lineman Reed Buys (Warren Central) started at guard in the Jaguars’ 24-22 win over Louisiana-Lafayette.

• Georgia State safety Jeremiah Johnson (South Delta) had eight total tackles in a 27-20 loss to Arkansas State.

• Bluefield University offensive lineman Jehari Riley (Vicksburg High) started at right tackle as the Rams finished the season with an 18-17 win over Point University.

• Alabama State kicker Brandon Gilliam (Warren Central) kicked a 32-yard field goal and made his only PAT attempt in a 16-10 loss to Jackson State.

• Northwest Mississippi Community College quarterback Jack Wright (Warren Central) played on special teams in a 34-7 rout of East Central in the MACCC championship game.

• East Central Community College defensive end Demarcus Jones (Warren Central) had one solo tackle in the loss to Northwest Mississippi.