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Prep track roundup: Elzy qualifies for 7 regional events, Pillow JV girls finish second

By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Writer, 118 Reads
Posted On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 02:00 AM

The Amanda Elzy girls and boys track team qualified in seven events for this weekend’s Region 3 meet to be held at Winona High School.
The Lady Panthers and Panthers competed at the Division 3-3A meet Saturday at Winona.

What went right, wrong in MVSU's 42-17 loss at Alabama State

By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor, 167 Reads
Posted On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 02:00 AM

The Mississippi Valley State football team faced off against another Southwestern Athletic Conference title contender on Saturday, hanging with host Alabama State for three quarters before a fourth quarter collapse sealed a 42-17 defeat for the Delta Devils.

Prep baseball roundup: Carroll, J.Z. George suffer losses

By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Writer, 251 Reads
Posted On Sat, 04/10/2021 - 02:00 AM

Carroll Academy surrendered six runs in Oak Hill Academy’s final two innings as the Rebels dropped a 15-10 District 2-3A setback to the Raiders on Friday in West Point.

Pillow tennis stays unbeaten at Washington

By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor, 172 Reads
Posted On Sat, 04/10/2021 - 02:00 AM

The Pillow Academy tennis team tallied a sweep in singles play to help secure a 7-2 win at Washington School on Thusrday.

Prep track: GHS, Leflore boys capture district crowns

By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Writer, 247 Reads
Posted On Sat, 04/10/2021 - 02:00 AM

The Greenwood High School and Leflore County boys track teams captured their respective district titles at meets held this past week at Mississippi Valley State University.
The track meets mark the first team competitions for the three Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District teams since spring sports were recently approved.

Prep baseball roundup: PA swept by Magnolia Heights; CA loses to IA

By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor, 227 Reads
Posted On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 02:00 AM

Magnolia Heights totaled four home runs during Thursday’s doubleheader against host Pillow Academy, completing a three-game sweep of the Mustangs at Louis Coleman Field.

Greenwood Exchange Club swings back into action

By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Writer, 380 Reads
Posted On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 02:00 AM

A year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down nearly every activity inside and outside that wasn’t deemed essential, the Greenwood Exchange Club will swing back into action this weekend with its season-opening tournament for baseball and girls softball.

Pillow tennis cruises past Oak Hill, 7-2

By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor, 246 Reads
Posted On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 02:00 AM

The Pillow Academy tennis team improved to 3-0 this season with a 7-2 win Tuesday afternoon on the road at Oak Hill Academy.
The victory was fueled by a sweep on the girls side. No. 1 singles Dia Chawla cruised to a 6-3, 6-1 win and fellow junior Avery McDaniel made quick work in her No. 2 singles match, claiming a 6-0, 6-1 victory.

Prep baseball roundup: CA wins; PA, J.Z. George suffer losses

By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Writer, 287 Reads
Posted On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 02:00 AM

A seven-run sixth inning propelled Carroll Academy to a 12-10 District 2-3A win over Central Holmes Christian School Tuesday night in Lexington.

Prep baseball roundup: PA, CA pick up weekend wins

By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Writer, 243 Reads
Posted On Tue, 04/06/2021 - 02:00 AM

Pillow Academy tallied five runs in the top of the eighth inning to knock off Heritage Academy 6-2 Saturday in Columbus to improve to 10-11 overall.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021