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Pillow Academy senior guard Kaylee Jones shoots during practice on Monday afternoon. Jones is averaging 18 points per contest through three games for the top-ranked Mustangs.

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Jones, top-ranked Pillow girls hoops seek state title repeat
By RILEY OVEREND -
Sports Editor
Wed,11/04/20-1:23AM , 238 Reads
The Pillow Academy girls basketball team might need a bigger bench.

The Mustangs are as deep as ever this season after returning their top nine players, including all five senior starters, from last year’s Academy Overall Tournament championship roster.
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Pillow Academy senior running back Bryce Miller (23) carries the ball during the Mustangs’ 62-28 victory over St. Aloysius on Friday night at Bill Davis Field.

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Pillow rallies past St. Aloysius for first-round playoff win
By RILEY OVEREND -
Sports Editor
Sat,10/31/20-11:57AM , 318 Reads
As dominant as Pillow Academy’s offense and defense have been during the team’s winning streak, it was actually the special teams unit that sparked a first-round playoff rally against No. 11 St. Aloysius on Friday night.
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Carroll Academy strength and conditioning coach Chris Wilson instructs the Rebels during their lift on Wednesday.

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Wilson keeping Carroll healthy with unique lifting program
By RILEY OVEREND - Sports Editor
Thu,10/29/20-11:33PM , 207 Reads
Carroll Academy strength and conditioning coach Chris Wilson admits the saying might be a bit corny. But as the undefeated Rebels (10-0) enter the MAIS Class 3A playoffs with a healthy 23-man roster, it rings true: The most important ability is availability.
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Senior running back Bryce Miller (23) carries the ball for Pillow Academy during the Mustangs’ 43-28 win against Bayou Academy last week.

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Pillow rolls into postseason red-hot
By RILEY OVEREND -
Sports Editor
Wed,10/28/20-10:40PM , 286 Reads
Pillow Academy is playing its best football at the right time of the season.
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