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Joe Johnson Jr. helped VUU win a CIAA North Division title

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November 5, 2023

Keith Phillips

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Last updated: March 27, 2026

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —

Vicksburg native Joe Johnson Jr. helped Virginia Union University capture a CIAA North Division title on Saturday.

Johnson, who is the starting fullback, helped block for VUU’s offense that rushed for nearly 200 yards in the 30-20 win over Virginia State University.

Johnson is a graduate of Vicksburg High School and VUU will play for the CIAA Championship on Saturday against Fayetteville State University.

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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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Joe Johnson Jr. helped VUU win a CIAA North Division title

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