HOW THEY DID

Published 11:59 am Monday, November 22, 2010

A recap of how college football players with ties to the Vicksburg area did in games played over the weekend.

• Louisiana-Lafayette receiver Vernon Wolfe (Vicksburg High) caught four passes for 40 yards in a 38-17 loss to Florida International. On special teams, Wolfe returned one punt for 47 yards and blocked a punt.

• Jackson State wide receiver Anthony Mayes (Hinds AHS) caught two passes for 24 yards, and returned one kickoff for 18 yards in a 27-14 win over archrival Alcorn State.

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• Southern Miss safety Chico Hunter (Warren Central) had two solo tackles, two assists and one pass breakup in a 59-41 victory against Houston.

• Mississippi State special teamer Marvin Bure (Vicksburg High) assisted on one tackle in a 38-31, double-overtime loss to Arkansas.

• North Texas defensive tackle Kelvin Jackson (Port Gibson) assisted on one tackle in a 49-37 loss to Louisiana-Monroe.

• Arkansas State’s Derek Newton (Hinds AHS) started his 23rd consecutive game on the offensive line for the Red Wolves in a 35-19 loss to Navy.