Missy Gators crush Provine to finish undefeated run through Region 4-5A

Published 12:22 am Saturday, January 30, 2021

The Vicksburg Missy Gators completed a perfect run through their region schedule with a flawless victory.

Ja’Na Colenburg hit six 3-pointers and finished with 28 points, Layla Carter had a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Vicksburg crushed Provine 87-53 on Friday.

The Missy Gators (15-5, 6-0 MHSAA Region 4-5A) went undefeated in region play and earned the No. 1 seed for the Region 4-5A tournament that begins Feb. 8. They have won eight consecutive games, and 12 of their last 13, and will host Callaway in the first round.

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Vicksburg finishes the regular season Tuesday at Clinton. It’ll be a tune-up game, although based off of Friday’s performance they’re already hitting on all cylinders.

The Missy Gators shot 51.4 percent (37-for-72) from the field against Provine (3-5, 1-3), had 21 steals as a team, and outscored Provine 23-7 in the third quarter to open up a 64-34 lead.

Colenburg went 6-for-8 from 3-point range and grabbed six rebounds to go along with her point total. Carter had five assists, two blocks and four steals as well as her double-double in points and rebounds.

Destini Sims also reached double figures, with 12 points, eight steals and four assists.

In the boys’ game Friday, Vicksburg beat Provine 83-81 in overtime to complete a season sweep. The two games between the teams were decided by a total of three points.