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Demarcus Jones and Jeff Scott Jr. represent the River City well in their college careers

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5 years ago

May 23, 2021

Keith Phillips

(courtesy of USM Athletics)

Last updated: May 25, 2021

Vicksburg natives Demarcus Jones and Jeff Scott Jr. were a big part of their college football teams this past season as they both became impact players.

Jones, a former Warren Central standout, played for the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020 where he stood out at wide receiver. He had a total of 29 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown for the Golden Eagles.

Scott, a former Vicksburg High player, played his first season at Alabama State University this spring where he came up with multiple big plays. He finished with a total of 10 tackles along with a game winning interception as defensive back.

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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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Demarcus Jones and Jeff Scott Jr. represent the River City well in their college careers

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