How They Did: Vicksburg’s college football players
Published 2:42 pm Sunday, October 24, 2021
- Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson (1), a former Vicksburg High star, prepares to lead the team out of the tunnel before their game against SMU on Thursday. Anderson had a team-high 11 tackles, but the Green Wave lost 55-26. (Tulane University Athletics)
A weekly recap of performances by college football players from Vicksburg-area high schools
• Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson had a team-high 11 total tackles and one quarterback hurry in a 55-26 loss to SMU.
• Albany State wide receiver Joe Shorter (Warren Central) caught two passes for 40 yards in a 30-0 victory against Savannah State. He also returned one kickoff for 14 yards.
• Mississippi Valley State wide receiver Jacory Rankin (Port Gibson) caught four passes for 147 yards in a 31-28 loss to Florida A&M.
• Mississippi College kicker Jance Riley (Central Hinds) went 2-for-2 on PATs and missed a 33-yard field goal in a 41-14 loss to Valdosta State.
• Southern University kicker Josh Griffin (Warren Central) kicked off four times in a 48-21 loss to Prairie View A&M.
• Tennessee-Martin offensive lineman Malcolm Miller (Warren Central) started at right tackle and helped the Skyhawks rush for 236 yards in a 38-30 win over Southeast Missouri State.
• West Alabama offensive lineman Kordell Watts (Vicksburg High) started at center and helped the Tigers gain 36 first downs and 570 yards of total offense in a 35-30 loss to Delta State.
• Millsaps linebacker Marquis Tenner (Vicksburg) had two solo tackles in a 66-34 loss to Centre College.