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Pillow Academy senior Anne Craig Melton won a district championship along with partner Caroline Brock on Thursday in Cleveland, advancing to next Tuesday’s North State tournament.

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Pillow tennis bring home three district crowns from Cleveland
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Fri,04/23/21-2:00AM , 1159 Reads
Pillow Academy’s tennis team came away with three district championships during Thursday’s playoff matches in Cleveland.
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MVSU head coach Vincent Dancy watches during the Delta Devils' only home game this season, a 24-17 loss to Arkansas Pine Bluff.

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MVSU football's spring season ended by another COVID-19 cancellation
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Wed,04/21/21-11:00AM , 1875 Reads
The Mississippi Valley State football team's spring season came to an unfortunately fitting end on Wednesday morning.
The Delta Devils (1-3) started their year with a COVID-19 postponement, and now they'll end their 2021 campaign with a pair of games canceled due to the virus.
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Mississippi Valley State quarterback Jalani Eason scans the defense during the Delta Devils’ loss to Arkansas Pine Bluff on April 3. (Andy Lo)

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MVSU football eyes first win at Texas Southern
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Fri,04/16/21-2:54AM , 1828 Reads
Between turnovers, broken coverages and missed field goals, the Mississippi Valley State football team has been its own worst enemy this spring season. But head coach Vincent Dancy believes Saturday’s trip to Texas Southern will be where it all comes together for the Delta Devils (1-3).
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Pillow’s Julia Love Lyon won her doubles match on Thursday. (Andy Lo)

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Mixed doubles upset highlights Pillow's win vs. Washington School
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Fri,04/16/21-2:00AM , 1228 Reads
Pillow Academy’s top girls singles players remained undefeated and the Mustangs’ mixed doubles pair of Caroline Brock and Sumner Tackett pulled off an upset to fuel a 6-3 victory over visiting Washington School on Thursday.
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