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Pillow Academy quarterback Nelson Hodges (10) throws on the move during the Mustangs’ Homecoming victory against J.Z. George last year. (Andy Lo)

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Beagle returns to Pillow with veteran Kirk squad
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Thu,08/19/21-2:00AM , 1701 Reads
Pillow Academy’s 2021 schedule features plenty of tough matchups, and the Mustangs’ home opener against Kirk Academy is no exception.
Former PA assistant coach Mike Beagle returns to Bill Davis Field in his second year at Kirk with a Raiders roster stacked with veteran talent.
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DSA to play first 11-man football game vs. Hillcrest Christian at GCS
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Thu,08/19/21-2:00AM , 1082 Reads
Delta Streets Academy spent this week scrambling to find a place to play its first 11-man football game after a COVID-19 outbreak at Mississippi Delta Community College rendered the Lions’ temporary home field unusable.
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Georgia Caroline Self scored in Pillow Academy's 4-0 victory over Starkville Academy on Tuesday.

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Pillow girls soccer shuts out Starkville Academy
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Wed,08/11/21-2:00AM , 1830 Reads
The Pillow Academy girls soccer team picked up its second district win in as many days with a 4-0 shutout of Starkville Academy on Tuesday.
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Principal Keith Davis poses outside Leflore Christian School, which debuts a new look Friday. It was formerly named North New Summit School. (By Riley Overend)

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Leflore Christian ready to ‘reboot,’ hoping to add to services
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Thu,08/05/21-2:00AM , 3354 Reads
Leflore Christian School will debut a new look Friday while continuing to offer the same special education services provided under its previous ownership as North New Summit School.
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