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(Photo by Andy Lo, © 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) Amanda Elzy’s Kendrick Gary works on his tackling technique during a recent practice. The Panthers visit Leflore County Friday.

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Panthers, Tigers hook up in opener

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Thu,08/28/25-2:00AM, 1,940 Reads
Bragging rights are once again on the line for a year as Leflore County High School welcomes cross-county rival Amanda Elzy to Marcellus Singleton Stadium Friday.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. in Itta Bena.
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(Photo by Andy Lo, © 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) Pillow Academy junior quarterback Tate McLellan put quite the show in the Mustangs’ 27-6 win over Winston Academy last week. He ran for two scores and threw for a third touchdown as he completed 11-of-12 passes for 117 yards.

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Pillow at Washington: Old rivals squaring off for 57th time in Greenville

By BILL BURRUS BILL BURRUS - For the Commonwealth
Thu,08/28/25-2:00AM, 1,755 Reads
Pillow Academy passed with flying colors in its tuneup game to open the season.
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Prep Previews: Rebels look to bounce back after early setback

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Thu,08/28/25-2:00AM, 1,679 Reads
Carroll Academy head coach Tommy Acy believes his team will be able to correct its first-game mistakes and rebound from a 27-7 setback to Central Hinds Academy in the season opener when the Rebels play host to Manchester Academy Friday.
Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at Gordon Field in Carrollton.
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(Submitted photo) The Pillow Academy fastpitch softball team went 2-0 at the MRA Tournament over the weekend. Members of the team are, front, from left, Kylie Nix, Izzy Hodges, Ann Rogers Crowder, Jamie Elise Shake and Macy Lamb; back row, head coach Joy Gleason, Madeline Carroll, Neely Jordan, Karra Nix, Mere Austin Wilkey, Emma Greco, Lily Mims, Allie Sims, Maycee Byas-Jones and assistant coach Airrin Metz.

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Fastpitch softball: Lady Mustangs edge Starkville, win 2 at tourney

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,08/27/25-2:00AM, 2,064 Reads
Pillow Academy’s girls fastpitch softball team held off a seventh-inning rally by Starkville Academy to pick up a 6-5 win Monday night at Robertson Field.
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