CALVIN STEVENS | The Greenwood Commonwealth

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Pillow Academy’s Benz Porter scored two touchdowns for the Mustangs in their 42-13 loss to Hartfield Academy Friday night.

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Carroll sneaks past Regents, 60-58
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Fri,09/12/25-11:46PM , 2773 Reads
Carroll Academy posted a 60-58 win over visiting Regents of Oxford Friday night at Gordon Field.
The Rebels (3-1) led 7-0 after the first, 34-24 at the half and 46-38 after the third.
Collin Hurst had 168 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 16 carries. He also completed 7-of-11 passes for 200 yards and three scores.
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Amanda Elzy’s Samuel Bolden Jr. runs with the ball in the first half of Friday night’s 41-6 setback to visiting Cleveland Central.

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Leflore Co. cruises past South Delta
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Fri,09/12/25-11:40PM , 1871 Reads
Leflore County High School got back on the winning track as the Tigers knocked off South Delta High School 42-0 Friday night in Rolling Fork.
Leflore (2-1) led 8-0 after the first period, 20-0 at the half and 34-0 after the third quarter.
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Delta State’s Alex Larry, a former Greenwood High Bulldog, was named the Defensive Player of the Week by the Gulf South Conference for his performance in last weekend’s contest against North Greenville.

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Delta State football: Larry shining for DSU
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Fri,09/12/25-2:00AM , 2455 Reads
Former Greenwood High School standout Alex Larry has been selected as the Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Statesmen’s 41-9 win over North Greenville University last weekend.
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Morris Bush

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Elzy, Leflore, GHS back in action seeking wins
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Thu,09/11/25-2:00AM , 1881 Reads
Amanda Elzy head coach Morris Bush is hoping playing a rugged non-district schedule pays off by the time league games roll around.
The Panthers, who are off to an 0-2 start, will be at home Friday as they host Cleveland Central High School. The Wolves are a Class 5A team. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at R.R. Pickett Field.
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