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Struggling teams seek first league win in Itta Bena Saturday
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sat,10/26/19-1:02AM , 222 Reads
Mississippi Valley State has been a permanent fixture in the cellar of the Eastern Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference for many years now.

The struggling Delta Devils (1-6) have finished dead last in the league standings for several years now and are still in search of their first conference victory of the season.
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Pillow Academy quarterback Shane Houston Stephens scrambles out of the pocket as he picks up a block from offensive tackle Frasier Rose.

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Mustangs trample Colts
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Fri,10/25/19-2:12AM , 261 Reads
As expected, Pillow Academy capped off the season with a rout of struggling Bayou Academy.

And in doing so, the Mustangs notched the most regular-season wins in Tripp McCarty’s six-year tenure in Greenwood with a 42-7 victory in Cleveland Thursday night.
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Pillow Academy head coach Tripp McCarty has his team on pace to secure a first-round bye in the state playoffs. The Mustangs need to take care of business Thursday in Cleveland against an overmatched opponent, Bayou Academy.

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Rebels, Mustangs look to boost playoff seedings
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Wed,10/23/19-9:02PM , 260 Reads
Pillow Academy and Carroll Academy have had great regular seasons so far and can boost its playoff seedings with strong showings.
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Devils allow big lead to evaporate vs. J-State
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Mon,10/21/19-6:59PM , 261 Reads
Mississippi Valley State has to feel jinxed at this point.

The Delta Devils blew a 21-point lead against instate rival Jackson State Saturday as the Tigers stormed back for a 31-28 victory in overtime.
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72°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 79°F
Min Temp: 56°F
Feels Like: 79°F
Dew Point: 63°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM

Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 7 mph
Sky Cover: 94%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°F
Moon Rise: NA
Moon Set: 10:24 AM

Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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