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Tigers, Bulldogs back in action in tourneys
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Sat,02/21/26-2:00AM , 265 Reads
The Leflore County High School and Greenwood High boys basketball teams continue their trek to make it to Jackson, as both are in action Saturday in their respective state tournaments.
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- Photo by Andy Lo, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Miriam Jane Rodgers launches a jumper against East Rankin during the North 4A Tournament at home earlier this month. She was one rebound short of a double-double against Jackson Academy on Friday night at Mississippi College.

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Season comes to end for Pillow girls basketball in Overall Tournament
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Fri,02/20/26-9:06PM , 547 Reads
Pillow Academy’s run at an Overall Tournament championship at Mississippi College's A.E. Wood Coliseum came to a halt, as District 1-4A foe Jackson Academy claimed a 47-40 win Friday over the Lady Mustangs to avenge two losses during the regular season.
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Pillow Academy’s Riley Coleman had five assists in the Lady Mustangs’ 76-24 win over Manchester Academy in the first round of the MAIS Overall Tournament Wednesday at Mississippi College.

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Pillow thrashes Manchester in opening round of Overall Tournament
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,02/18/26-7:23PM , 1054 Reads
One down, three to go.

The Lady Mustangs of Pillow Academy returned to their winning ways with a 76-24 victory over Manchester Academy Wednesday in the first round of the Overall Tournament at Mississippi College in Clinton.
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The Greenwood High School girls duo of Se’nyah Smith, left, and Jada Ware were named to the Region 4-4A All-District team.

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Lady Bulldogs, Lady Jags ousted from tournaments
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,02/18/26-2:00AM , 895 Reads
The Greenwood High School and J.Z. George girls basketball teams were knocked out of their respective tournaments Monday night.
The Lady Bulldogs (12-18) dropped a 55-45 decision at Senatobia High School in the North 4A Tournament.
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