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Leflore County fifth-year head coach Eric House is congratulated by fans and supporters after his team defeated Charleston 24-22 in the North State 2A championship game Friday night in Charleston. The Tigers will play Scott Central at Southern Mississippi on Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. in the state title game. (Andy Lo)

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Hello, Hattiesburg! Leflore County rallies past Charleston, punches ticket to first state title game
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Fri,11/26/21-11:43PM , 7532 Reads
On 4th down with the season at stake, Leflore County quarterback D.J. Jones delivered a clutch 45-yard touchdown pass, lifting the Tigers to a 24-22 victory over host Charleston and punching their ticket to Hattiesburg for their first state championship appearance in school history.
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Mississippi Valley State’s second-leading receiver, Jarius Clayton (8), caught an 83-yard pass from quarterback Jalani Eason in the Delta Devils’ 44-31 win two weeks ago against Alabama State on Senior Day. (Andy Lo)

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College football preview: MVSU wraps up regular season at Prairie View
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Writer
Fri,11/26/21-2:00AM , 1605 Reads
Despite suffering a 52-3 loss at Texas A&M last week, Prairie View A&M clinched the SWAC West title with Alcorn State’s loss to Jackson State, which faces off against the Panthers (7-3, 6-1 SWAC) in the conference championship game on Dec. 4 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.
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Prep football preview: Leflore visits Charleston for North State clash
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Wed,11/24/21-2:00AM , 2318 Reads
“Look at us: We’re at Leflore County,” senior star Dekari “Turbo” Johnson said while motioning to the Tigers’ worn-down athletic facilities. “We’ve always been underdogs. It just makes us want to go even harder.”
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Pillow Academy sophomore Cameron Lee (5) tallied 17 points, nine boards and two steals to lead the Mustangs to a 48-27 win against Central Hinds on Monday. (Andy Lo)

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Pillow hoops pulls off sweep of Central Hinds at Delta Duels Classic
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Mon,11/22/21-8:47PM , 2684 Reads
The Pillow Academy girls basketball team’s versatility was on full display during the Delta Duels Classic on Monday afternoon.
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