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Vicksburg Today
By the People, for the People
Vikings, Gators Clinch State Tournament Spots
Warren Central and Vicksburg High boys basketball teams advance to state playoffs
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The boys basketball teams from Warren Central and Vicksburg High clinched spots in the MHSAA state tournament by winning their first-round region tournament games on Tuesday. Warren Central upset the No. 3 seed Greenville 64-54, while Vicksburg defeated Cleveland Central 42-35. The Vicksburg girls team, however, saw their season end with a loss to Holmes County Central in the first round of the Region 2-5A tournament.
Why it matters
Making the state tournament is a significant achievement for these high school basketball programs, as it represents the culmination of their seasons and a chance to compete for a state championship. The wins also highlight the competitiveness and talent within the local basketball community.
The details
In the boys games, Warren Central was led by 22 points from DJ Gibbs and 20 points each from Nash Morgan and Micah Moore. Vicksburg was paced by 13 points apiece from Jadarius Henderson and Ja'Quez Jones. On the girls side, Nakia Jeffers scored 10 points in Vicksburg's season-ending loss.
- The MHSAA region tournament games took place on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
- The Warren Central boys team will face Ridgeland in the region semifinals on Thursday, February 13 at 8:30 p.m.
- The Vicksburg boys team will take on Holmes County Central in the region semifinals on Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m.
- The MHSAA state tournament begins next week.
The players
DJ Gibbs
A player for the Warren Central boys basketball team who scored 22 points in their first-round region tournament win.
Nash Morgan
A player for the Warren Central boys basketball team who scored 20 points in their first-round region tournament win.
Jadarius Henderson
A player for the Vicksburg boys basketball team who scored 13 points in their first-round region tournament win.
Ja'Quez Jones
A player for the Vicksburg boys basketball team who scored 13 points in their first-round region tournament win.
Nakia Jeffers
A player for the Vicksburg girls basketball team who scored 10 points in their first-round region tournament loss.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The top four teams in the region tournament have all clinched spots in the Class 5A state tournament that starts next week.
The takeaway
Making the state tournament is a significant achievement for these high school basketball programs, as it represents the culmination of their seasons and a chance to compete for a state championship. The wins also highlight the competitiveness and talent within the local basketball community.
