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Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa has brought a quick-strike ability to the offense this season.

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Burrus: Alabama offense appears unstoppable
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Fri,10/12/18-10:13PM , 192 Reads
I missed Alabama’s first three offensive plays Saturday against Arkansas. And in doing so, I missed the Crimson Tide’s first two touchdowns.

The quick-strike ability of this team is down right scary.
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Greenwood High School freshman quarterback DeAndre Smith runs with the ball against Rosa Fort Thursday night at Bulldog Stadium. He threw for 195 yards and four TDs.

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GHS wins 26th straight region contest
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Fri,10/12/18-2:45AM , 253 Reads
It wasn’t a thing of beauty, but it was enough to set Greenwood High School up for a six-peat.
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Pillow Academy senior wide reciever Breck Bolin runs after making a catch last week against Kirk Academy. He has caught 18 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown through eight games.

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Emotions, stakes always high in Pillow-Washington rivalry
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Thu,10/11/18-6:01AM , 223 Reads
Pillow Academy can take a big step toward a third straight North AAAA title Friday.

The Mustangs tangle with archrival Washington School in the first two straight league games that will determine how things shake out. PA plays at Magnolia Heights next week before closing out the regular season at home against East Rankin.
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Devils move on from loss, prep for rival J-State
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Tue,10/09/18-11:24PM , 136 Reads
Mississippi Valley State has turned the page, the best it can anyway, after another a tough loss.
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Max Temp: 82°F
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