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Mississippi Valley State quarterback Jamari Jones, center, sets back to throw against Central State in the Chicago Classic on Sept. 2. (Photo provided by @burn1visuals)

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Valley heads to Cleveland seeking first win
By JARED CONERLY - Sports Editor
Fri,09/15/23-2:00AM , 1253 Reads
When Mississippi Valley State heads up to play Delta State on Saturday, it will almost be like a homecoming trip for first-year coach Kendrick Wade and some of his staff and players — except they are not coming to reminisce.
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Pillow Academy’s varsity and junior varsity girls claimed first place in the Washington School Invitational Wednesday in Greenville. From left are Riley Coleman, Skyler Phillips, Mere Austin Wilkey, Emma Beckwith, Mary Laine Dyksterhouse, Karen Hernandez, Greenlee Robinette and Anne Thomas Joiner. (By Kathryn Dyksterhouse)

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Prep Cross Country: Lady Mustangs claim first, Mustangs take second
By JARED CONERLY - Sports Editor
Fri,09/15/23-2:00AM , 2001 Reads
Greenwood High School, Leflore County, Amanda Elzy, Pillow Academy and Carroll Academy all competed in the Washington School Invitational cross country meet Wednesday in Greenville.
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Greenwood High coach Clinton Gatewood hopes to claim another win over Amanda Elzy Friday night. (Andy Lo)

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Prep Previews: Bulldogs, Panthers collide once again
By JARED CONERLY - Sports Writer
Thu,09/14/23-2:00AM , 1133 Reads
Greenwood coach Clinton Gatewood said he feels like his team is the underdog heading into Friday’s game hosting Amanda Elzy — and he’s quick to remind you that it’s not the first time either.
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Prep Preview: Rival Colts come to town for district game
By JARED CONERLY - Sports Editor
Thu,09/14/23-2:00AM , 994 Reads
After notching a 28-20 MAIS District 1-5A win over Heritage Academy last week, Pillow Academy (2-2 overall) has the opportunity to improve to 2-0 in district play and knock off an old rival when Bayou Academy comes to town Friday.
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