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Green Wave advances to quarterfinals – face Indianola Academy this week
The MAIS North 4A second round baseball playoff series between North Delta School and Canton Academy had everything a fan would want. From a game-winning bases loaded walk in game one to a pair of low-scoring pitching duels in games two and three, the series was a nail-biter. In the end it was the Green […] The post Green Wave advances to quarterfinals – face Indianola Academy this week appeared first on The Panolian.
SWAC Basketball: Is Mississippi Valley State the toughest job in America?
Greetings to all, it's CWells your tour guide around the SWAC. In sports on every level, some programs are traditionally successful. Programs that fans want to support and players want to join. Since this is a SWAC basketball article, I will use Texas Southern as an example. TSU has been the king of SWAC basketball earning 7 NCAA tournament appearances since the 2013-14 season. You understand that a program like this will have its advantages and disadvantages but they will always find a way to be successful. If they happen to falter they won't be down for long.
Archie Cooley, former Jackson State football player and Mississippi Valley State coach, dies at 85
Former Jackson State football player Archie Cooley, who later went on to coach at Mississippi Valley State and an unknown wide receiver named Jerry Rice, died Thursday. He was 85. Cooley was known as the "The Gunslinger" and during his time at Mississippi Valley State introduced his innovative “Satellite Express'' offense. The offense featured a no-huddle look with five wide receivers and showcased quarterback Willie Totten and Rice. Rice would go on to a stellar career with...
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