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Delta Streets Academy sophomore Joseph Zuniga dribbles past a Kirk Academy defender during the Lions’ 11-0 blowout win on Tuesday night at Mississippi Valley State. (Andy Lo)

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Prep soccer roundup: DSA, Pillow pick up wins
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Tue,12/14/21-9:05PM , 2589 Reads
The Delta Streets Academy soccer team dominated visiting Kirk Academy en route to an 11-0 mercy rule win on Tuesday night at Mississippi Valley State.
The Lions improved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
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Pillow Academy senior Sarah Presley Howard (20) led the Lady Mustangs with 17 points in their 68-40 victory over visiting Heritage Academy on Thursday night. (Andy Lo)

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Prep basketball: Pillow girls cruise past Heritage
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Thu,12/09/21-8:58PM , 2801 Reads
The Pillow Academy girls basketball team rode its full-court press and fast-paced offense to a 68-40 rout of Heritage Academy on Thursday night.
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Leflore County senior Ivory Lampkin carries the ball during the Tigers' 72-24 loss to Scott Central in Saturday's Class 2A championship game.

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Leflore County loses to Scott Central in first-ever state championship game appearance
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Sat,12/04/21-6:03PM , 3884 Reads
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Scouting report: Scott Central coach offers insight on Leflore, state title matchup
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Fri,12/03/21-2:00AM , 1440 Reads
South State champion Scott Central (14-0) has been tabbed as heavy favorites in Saturday’s Class 2A title game against Leflore County (10-3), but first-year Rebels head coach Jeff Stockstill won’t be taking the Tigers lightly after watching their tape.
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