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Burrus: Strange times with sports on back burner
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Fri,03/13/20-8:12PM , 338 Reads
These are unprecedented times in sports. The games are over, at least for now.
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Caroline Brock scored 16 of her game-high 24 points in the second half.

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Lady Mustangs win first Overall title since 2005
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sat,02/29/20-4:14PM , 305 Reads
CLINTON — With all the chips in the middle of the table and emotions running high, this one was destined to end with tears.

The only question for Pillow Academy: Would they be tears of joy or heartbreak?
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Durwin Carpenter has built a girls basketball powerhouse in 26 seasons at Pillow Academy. The Lady Mustangs seek their fourth MAIS Overall title Saturday against Jackson Prep.

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Burrus: Veteran PA coach simply has right touch
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sat,02/29/20-3:26AM , 367 Reads
CLINTON — In my book, Durwin Carpenter is Pillow Academy girls basketball.

The longtime high school coach has been the face of one of the most successful girls programs in the MAIS for the last quarter of a century and now stands one win away from his fourth Overall Tournament title in his 26-year run at PA.
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Pillow Academy guard Anna Taylor Hudon pushes the ball up the court Friday against Simpson Academy. The Lady Mustangs lost 45-44 to Simpson Academy in the State AAAA Tournament semifinals. PA plays Saturday at 2:15 p.m. in the consolation game with a spot in the MAIS Overall Tournament next week on the line.

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Tough loss leaves Lady Mustangs battling for their playoff lives
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sat,02/22/20-3:10PM , 201 Reads
Things didn’t go Pillow Academy’s way down the stretch, so it must now fight for its postseason life Saturday.
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