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Former VHS Gator Girl Kionna Taylor named captain of the J-Settes

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3 months ago

July 19, 2020

Kionna Taylor (Phtoo courtesy JSU Athletics)

Former Vicksburg High School gator girl Kionna Taylor has been named as the team captain of the J-Settes at Jackson State University.

The “Prancing J-Settes” is the popular dance team for the famous JSU “Sonic Boom of the South” band. Taylor was named captain this weekend.

She is a 2017 graduate of Vicksburg High School where she danced for the Gator Girls just a few years ago. She is now performing in front of a much bigger crowd, but she still has many supporters back home.

Taylor is the second person from Vicksburg to take over a dance team this year. Her former teammate Kevia Davis was named the captain of Alcorn’s Golden Girls earlier this year.

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Introducing your 2020-2021 Prancing J-Sette captain! Ms. Kionna Taylor of ‘17. 👢💙 @iamkionnataylor ✨ Much deserved! Time to SETTE it off! #PrancingJsettes #TaylorEra #CrowleyGirl #MoDollaBaby #SWACDancers 📸: @therealjsettes @sonicboom_ots

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Warren Central takes its first loss of the season

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7 hours ago

October 24, 2020

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The Warren Central Vikings suffered their first loss of the season to Clinton Friday night as the Arrows won 31-16.

The Vikings had a 10-3 lead at halftime after Kentrick Thompson threw a 63-yard touchdown pass to Antwaun Calvin. Kicker Josh Griffin also nailed a 25-yard field goal for WC.

Warren Central wouldn’t score again until the fourth quarter when Tre Hall scored on a 12-yard run.

Clinton profited from a turnover on a punt that was dropped by the Vikings and recovered by the Arrows. The turnover put Clinton in great field position to score.

The Vikings remain one of the top teams in the state even after last nights loss.

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JSU’s winningest football coach W.C Gorden dead at 90

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9 hours ago

October 24, 2020

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W.C. Gorden (photo courtesy JSU)

Jackson State University’s winningest football coach W.C. Gorden died Friday at the age of 90.

JSU athletics noted his passing Friday on Twitter.

Word’s cannot describe the feeling of this loss. The tradition and excellence W.C. Gorden brought to JSU is unmatched and will live on through countless generations. Forever Loved, Never Forgotten. Rest In Peace.#WeBleedRed❤️ pic.twitter.com/vV3KMDyEvN

— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) October 24, 2020

Gorden was an assistant coach at JSU from 1966 to 1976 before becoming head coach, He was the Tiger head coach from 1976 to 1991.

Gorden won eight SWAC championships and finished his career at JSU with a 119-48-5 coaching record.

The Jackson City Council voted last month to rename Jaycee Park in Gorden’s honor.

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Vicksburg Gators win big in 36-20 victory over Canton

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1 day ago

October 23, 2020

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(photo by Keith Phillips)

Vicksburg High School kept their playoff hopes alive with a big 36-20 comeback victory over Canton Thursday night.

After trailing 20-14 at halftime, the Gators defense didn’t give up a score in the second half of the game. The offense was able to get things moving by driving the ball down the field.

Shakori Regan scored four rushing touchdowns for the Gators in their win. Freshman quarterback Ronnie Alexander threw a long touchdown pass to Keveon Smith as he was falling to the ground, and the ball landed directly in his hands for the score.

The win for the Gators helps them out in trying to clinch a playoff berth.

Next week, they will have a forfeit win over Callaway who opted out of the season due to COVID-19 concerns.