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Mississippi Valley State’s Jace Jones hit a three-run home run during Friday’s game hosting Alabama State University. (By Associated Press)

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Devils end series against Hornets with win

By JARED CONERLY JARED CONERLY - Sports Editor
Tue,04/22/25-2:00AM, 2,966 Reads
Mississippi Valley State’s baseball team rebounded from two consecutive losses to visiting Alabama State University with an 8-5 victory in Saturday’s series finale.
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Pillow Academy’s Izzy Hodges returns a shot during a match against Starkville Academy on April 3. Hodges and girls No. 1 doubles teammate Madeline Carroll are playing Thursday in Ridgeland for a chance to win three straight state titles. (By Shea Crowder)

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Lady Mustangs aiming for back-to-back state titles

By SURESH CHAWLA SURESH CHAWLA
Tue,04/22/25-2:00AM, 1,465 Reads
With six of seven girl starters qualifying for the MAIS Class 5A state championships, the Pillow Academy girls tennis team is in prime position to repeat as state champions.
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Dart, a possible first rounder, makes Kiffin two-for-two. Can Simmons complete the trifecta?

By PARRISH ALFORD - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE PARRISH ALFORD - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,04/21/25-9:28AM, 1,627 Reads 19,133 Statewide
You don’t lose a guy of Jaxson Dart’s caliber and not feel it, but there’s a lot of excitement for Austin Simmons.
Jaxson Dart will hear his name called in the NFL Draft this week, possibly Thursday as a first-rounder on opening night.
When he does, Lane Kiffin will be two-for-two.
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Bulldogs finish 4th place at region meet

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Writer
Sat,04/19/25-2:00AM, 2,277 Reads
The Greenwood High School boys track team placed fourth overall with 56 points at the Super Region 2-4A meet held Thursday at Meridian High School.
Caledonia was first with 223 points, and Northeast Lauderdale second with 80 points. Newton County came in third with 57 points, and Choctaw County fifth with 47 points.
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