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Carter named as a 2023 McDonald’s All-American nominee

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January 12, 2023

Keith Phillips

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Last updated: January 12, 2023

Vicksburg High School girl’s basketball player Layla Carter has been selected as a 2023 McDonald’s All-American Game nominee.

Carter, who is a two-time Dandy Dozen and All-State player, earned her honor on Wednesday.

Congrats to 2X Dandy Dozen and All state Layla Carter on her prestige accomplishment! The Vicksburg native has been chosen as 2023 McDonald’s All-american nominee l! @SAUWBasketball @MichaelHolbert5 @jo_danberry @evgeeker @CoachLMWilson @JoeCookSports @VBGDailyNews pic.twitter.com/AA8qpPA5Tc

— MBA-BOBCATS (@MbaBobcats) January 12, 2023

Last season, Cater led the Missy Gators to the third round of the playoffs under Head Coach Troy Stewart as she averaged 12 points per game along with eight rebounds.

VHS currently has an 18-4 record with the help of Carter who recently signed with Southern Arkansas 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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Carter named as a 2023 McDonald’s All-American nominee

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