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WCJHS volleyball team came out with a victory over Northwest Rankin

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September 12, 2023

Warren Central Junior High School volleyball team: Photo submitted

Warren Central Junior High School’s volleyball team defeated Northwest Rankin on Monday, with scores of 25-22, 22-25, and 15-10.

“These ladies played hard till the end to get the win. Lots of movement and teamwork got us some great passes, aces, and a few kills,” said WCJHS Head Coach Latoya Lumpkin.

Facing a 4-9 deficit in the third set, Laken Lee stepped up with impressive serves and aces to level the game at 10-10. The team then did just what they needed to finish the exciting game with a win. Players Kennedy Smith, Laney Bull, Shamiya Pernell, MK Ferguson, Laken Lee, and Natalee Downs all contributed with commendable plays.

Latoya Lumpkin, Laken Lee and Sonya Washington — Head Coach Latoya Lumpkin, Laken Lee and Assistant Head Coach Sonya Washington: Photo submitted

WCJHS will face Vicksburg Junior High on Wednesday and host Clinton on Thursday. The seventh graders will start at 5 p.m.

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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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WCJHS volleyball team came out with a victory over Northwest Rankin

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