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Pillow Academy’s Kevin Hernandez, bottom right, attempts to make a slide tackle during the Mustangs’ 5-0 loss to Jackson Prep on Tuesday night. Pillow travels to Heritage Academy on Thursday evening.

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Jackson Prep shuts out Pillow soccer
By RILEY OVEREND -
Sports Editor
Thu,12/03/20-12:41AM , 240 Reads
The Pillow Academy boys soccer team suffered a 5-0 loss to powerhouse Jackson Prep on a chilly Tuesday night at Chazzy Moor Field.

The Mustangs (0-2) kept the game scoreless for most of the first half until the 25th minute, when a botched goal kick gave the Patriots an easy score.
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Virus puts Pillow boys hoops on pause
By RILEY OVEREND -
Sports Editor
Wed,12/02/20-1:00AM , 241 Reads
Pillow Academy has indefinitely paused basketball operations for its varsity boys team after a player tested positive for COVID-19 just before the Mustangs’ matchup with Central Holmes on Monday night.
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Jacoby Williams, also known as DJ C Beatz, says he has high standards for his work.

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Sports help DJ's work ethic
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Tue,12/01/20-2:44AM , 287 Reads
Born in an era of hip hop but raised by the blues, Jacoby Williams is connecting generations through music as a blues / hip hop DJ at his father’s club, The Main Attraction.
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Delta Streets guard Javeon “Redd” Smith (2) elevates for a jumper during the Lions’ 65-56 loss to Heritage Academy on Monday afternoon in the second annual Delta Duels Classic at Mississippi Valley State University.

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Heritage holds off rally, hands Delta Streets first loss
By RILEY OVEREND -
Sports Editor
Tue,11/24/20-12:05AM , 648 Reads
Delta Streets Academy suffered its first loss of the season to Heritage Academy, 65-56, but not before the new-look Lions gave the Patriots a gritty battle during Monday’s Delta Duels Classic opener.
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