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Pillow Academy’s Elise Howard (20) moves the ball against a Starkville Academy defender during Tuesday night’s Division II first-round playoff game at Chazzy Moor Field. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lady Volunteers, 7-0. (By Andy Lo)

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One down, two to go
By JARED CONERLY - Sports Editor
Wed,10/05/22-2:00AM , 1106 Reads
After taking down Starkville Academy 7-0 in the first round of the MAIS Division II playoffs Tuesday night at Chazzy Moor Field, all that’s left standing in Pillow Academy’s shot at back-to-back state championships is rival Bayou Academy.
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Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers gestures for a touchdown signal from the officials during the second half of MSU’s 42-17 win over Texas A&M Saturday. (By Associated Press)

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MSU joins Rebels in polls
By JARED CONERLY - Sports Editor
Tue,10/04/22-7:07AM , 953 Reads
Mississippi State University’s 42-24 tromping of then-ranked No.17 Texas A&M let the Bulldogs crack the AP Top 25 polls for the first time since the beginning of the 2020 season. The last time MSU and Ole Miss were ranked nationally at the same time was on Nov. 11, 2015.
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Greenwood High School wide receiver Ramone Tate (3) fights for extra yardage against the Clarksdale High School defense during Friday night’s 42-6 homecoming loss to the Wildcats. (By Andy Lo)

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Clarksdale puts whipping on Bulldogs
By JARED CONERLY - Sports Editor
Fri,09/30/22-11:39PM , 1600 Reads
Greenwood High School had no answer to Clarksdale High School on the Bulldogs’ homecoming night, falling short 42-6.
“We laid down. We didn’t come with any effort,” Greenwood head coach Clinton Gatewood said. “Homecoming is a big distraction, and everybody is worried about homecoming. I’m worried about a district game.”
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Mississippi Valley State University’s Cobie Bates (19) runs with the ball with Deione Reed (52) leading the way during Valley’s 28-17 loss to Delta State University earlier this season. (By Andy Lo)

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Dancy seeks more consistency from offense
By JARED CONERLY - Sports Editor
Fri,09/30/22-2:00AM , 882 Reads
On the first play of the game for Mississippi Valley State University, running back Caleb Johnson took a handoff at his own 25-yard line and rocketed his way to the Jackson State University 25-yard line for a 50-yard pick up.
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