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Mississippi Valley State quarterback Brandon Nunez got in extensive playing time in last week’s 49-0 win over Lincoln University at Rice-Totten Stadium. He ran for 70 yards and threw one touchdown pass.

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Delta Devils seek second win in a row

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Sat,10/25/25-2:00AM, 2,033 Reads
Fresh off a win over Lincoln University, Mississippi Valley State’s football team heads to Lorman to take on the Braves of Alcorn State University in the Magnolia Bowl Saturday.
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GLCSD: Sanders named athletic director

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Sat,10/25/25-2:00AM, 2,387 Reads
The Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District has named Latonya Sanders as its new athletic director, replacing Clinton Gatewood, who is now an assistant superintendent in the school system.
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Greenwood High quarterback Ralpheal Summerbville look for a receiver during Friday night’s win over Gentry.

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Bulldogs scratch, claw for win over Gentry

By BILL BURRUS BILL BURRUS - For the Commonwealth
Fri,10/24/25-11:43PM, 3,037 Reads
In a game marred by penalties and turnovers, Greenwood defeated Indianola Gentry 32-10 Friday night at Bulldog Stadium to lock up at least third place in Region 4-4A.
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Carroll Academy senior running back Cohen Blaylock (21) runs with the ball during Friday night’s 48-13 loss to District 2-2A foe Greenville St. Joe.

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Irish spoil CA’s title aspirations

By TAYLOR THOMPSON TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Fri,10/24/25-11:37PM, 1,666 Reads
Carroll Academy ran out of gas Friday night en route to a 48-13 defeat to Greenville St. Joe.
The Rebels trailed the visitors by only five points after two quarters of play, but were outscored 30-0 in the second half.
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