Sports
Former VHS players led their teams to victory last weekend
Two former Vicksburg High football players led their teams to victory this past weekend in the NFL and college games.
Malcolm Butler and Nick Anderson both had outstanding performances on defense — Butler for the Tennessee Titans and Anderson for Tulane University.
Butler made four tackles Sunday for the Titans who went on to defeat the Minnesota Vikings in a close 31-30 battle.
Anderson grabbed eight tackles Saturday for the Tulane Green Wave, which won 66-24 against the University of Southern Mississippi. Tulane selected him as the player of the week for his performance.
Butler graduated from VHS in 2009, and Anderson graduated in 2018. Both players have made a great impact on their teams.
Former Warren Central football player Vertez Shorter picked up his second sack of the season Thursday for Hinds Community College in the game against Jones Community College.
Shorter, who is in his sophomore season, was able to get to the quarterback for a big stop in Hinds 18-16 win. His first sack came last week against Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Shorter is gaining plenty of playing time this season at defensive tackle for the Eagles who now have a 1-1 record. He is a 2019 graduate of Warren Central High School and gained 72 tackles and four sacks in the 2019 season.
Shorter and the Eagles will be at home next week as they play Itawamba Community College at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.
Former St. Aloysius football player Connor Smith made four big field goals for Hinds Community College Thursday night, including the one that clinched the win.
Smith’s first score was a 25-yard field goal in the first half of the game to put the Eagles on the scoreboard. Later, he knocked down 20- and 24-yard field goals, even as the Eagles trailed the Jones County Bobcats 16-15 in the fourth quarter.
Smith’s final field goal of the night was the one that helped the Eagles bring home an 18-16 win. He kicked a 25 yarder as time expired, giving Hinds its first victory of the season.
Smith is a 2019 graduate of St. Aloysius and is playing in his final season for the Eagles.
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is excited to present the 32nd Annual Over the River Run.
The Foundation along with sponsors and volunteers present this special community event. The 5 mile running and walking race will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m. and begins at the Old Mississippi River Bridge located at Interstate 20 and Washington Street.
Register online to run or walk on RaceRoster.com. Entry fees are $35 and $40. Family entries are available as well as virtual runners.
COVID-19 precautions will be put into place to protect participants, volunteers and spectators, including a limit of 400 entrants. SCHF hopes everyone appreciates these efforts and follows the guidelines to help protect the well-being of those who are gathering.
For more information and updates, visit the SCHF website or the event Facebook page.
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