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Leflore on the road; Elzy hosts Humphreys

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Thu,10/02/25-2:00AM, 1,750 Reads
The Leflore County High School and Amanda Elzy football teams look to the right ship and pick up much-needed wins Friday night.
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Senior running back Benz Porter scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime last week in Pillow Academy’s 35-28 win.

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Mustangs staying focused on adding another win

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Thu,10/02/25-2:00AM, 1,620 Reads
Calling last Friday night’s 35-28 overtime win over Bayou Academy a game to build on, Pillow Academy head coach TJ Davis will lead the Mustangs against Starkville Academy Friday for homecoming.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Bill Davis Field.
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Pillow Academy softball: Lady Mustangs place 3rd at North 4A, head to state

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,10/01/25-2:00AM, 1,964 Reads
The Pillow Academy girls fastpitch softball team placed third at the North 4A Regional Tournament in Cleveland Monday.
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Prep Players of the Week: McLellan, three others honored for play

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,10/01/25-2:00AM, 2,989 Reads
Pillow Academy quarterback Tate McLellan helped steer the Mustangs to a 35-28 overtime win over Bayou Academy last week and has earned one of the Commonwealth’s Players of the Week honors.
McLellan was 5-of-10 passing for 111 yards and threw three touchdown passes. He also had 23 yards rushing and one TD run.
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