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Pillow Academy senior signal caller Shane Houston Stephens is one of the state’s top 5 quarterbacks based on passing yardage. The strong-armed quarterback threw for a career- and school-high 351 yards last week.

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Irish nasty on offense, but Mustangs present clear test
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Wed,10/09/19-9:22PM , 259 Reads
The Pillow Academy defense will be put to the challenge this week.

The unit has been suffocating at times this season, but Friday marks a new test. The Mustangs will face a pair of Division I running backs Friday when they play at Greenville St. Joseph.
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Mississippi Valley State’s Donald Johnson III returned a kickoff for a touchdown in his team’s homecoming win Saturday against Virginia-Lynchburg. Valley got one defensive score and this one on special teams to help pick up the slack for its struggling offense.

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First taste of success has Devils seeking more
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Mon,10/07/19-9:02PM , 214 Reads
It took until the month of October, but Mississippi Valley State finally has its first win of the season.
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MVSU's xxx runs against Virginia Lynchburg Saturday in Itta Bena. Valley won 31-23.

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Valley notches first win
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sat,10/05/19-5:47PM , 175 Reads
A visit from reeling Virginia-Lynchburg was just what the doctor ordered for Mississippi Valley State.

The Delta Devils got their first win of the season, snapping a nine-game losing skid with a 31-23 homecoming victory Saturday.
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Pillow Academy senior Jacob Bush (42) heads toward the end zone for a 62-yard touchdown on a screen pass Friday night at Bill Davis Field. Pillow paid tribute to former player Cole Whitfield, who died a week ago, with his No. 7 painted at midfield.

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Mustangs honor Whitfield in 35-7 rout of Starkville
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sat,10/05/19-3:27AM , 239 Reads
Friday was all about No. 7.

Paying tribute to former Mustang great Cole Whitfield, Pillow Academy put on a show.

The Mustangs blew open a 14-0 game at the half with three third-quarter touchdowns and cruised to a 35-7 victory over Starkville Academy at PA’s Bill Davis Field.
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Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 79°F
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