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Local natives Scott and Stewart both caught interceptions on Saturday

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October 12, 2021

Left: Myron Stewart (Grambling Athletics) and right: Jeffrey Scott, Jr. (ASU Athletics)

Vicksburg native Jeffrey Scott, Jr. along with Port Gibson native Myron Stewart both had impressive defensive performances for their universities on Saturday.

Scott, former Vicksburg High player, came up with an interception for Alabama State University in their 35-15 win over University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff. He also had three tackles in the victory.

Stewart, former Port Gibson star, also grabbed an interception for Grambling in a 24-20 loss to Alcorn State where he registered two tackles.

Scott will return to Mississippi on Saturday to face Jackson State University while Stewart will remain in Louisiana to host Texas Southern.

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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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Local natives Scott and Stewart both caught interceptions on Saturday

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