Clinton Arrows boys soccer team honored at banquet

By Danny C. Davis

Pictured (l to r) are the 2025-26 Arrow soccer seniors, front row: Murphy Schoggen, Jayden Fields and Braylen Spann; and back row: Ryan Carite, Bradley Wells, Wes Ambrose, Timothy Graham, Ryan Sexton, Ian Davis and Owen Coker. Not pictured are Trevis Coley and Juan Paredes.

The Clinton High School Arrow 2025-26 boys soccer team was honored at the annual awards banquet held at Mississippi College at Anderson Hall on April 8.

The Arrows finished 13-7-3. CHS fell to Tupelo 3-2 in the opening round of the playoffs in an overtime heartbreaker. The game was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation. After two overtime periods, the playoff game was decided in a shootout, with each team having five shots on the goal. Tupelo hit the net one more time than Clinton to advance and end the season for the Arrows.

Thirteen-year head coach Tyler Wade thanked the players, parents and the Arrow Soccer Booster Club for putting on the banquet.

“This is an important night for our program to reflect back on the season,” said Wade. “The season did not end the way we would have liked, but we played hard all season.”

“We had a lot of adversity with injuries and illness during the season. We had different guys out at different times, and that made a lot of difference. I think the guys knew we couldn’t trust our past team’s success, and they always believed they could do it,” said Wade.

Team awards were given out by Wade and assistant coaches Corey Jierski and Michael Pletzke.

Pictured (l to r) are Timothy Graham, who was named Most Valuable Offensive Player; Bradley Wells, who was named Most Valuable Player and who also received the Team Captain Award; Ryan Carite, who received the 100% Player Award; Jayden Fields, who was named Most Valuable Defensive Player; Owen Coker, who received the Arrow Award; and Wes Ambrose, who was named Most Valuable Midfielder. Not pictured is Cole Hayman, who received the Most Improved Player Award.

Myles Manuel was given the Junior Varsity leadership award. The Rising Arrow Awards were given to Levi Fyke and Zach Pletzke. Named Rookie of the Year was Colton Cox, and Ryan Carite received the 100% Player Award. Bradley Wells received the Team Captain Award, Jackson Carter received the Sportsmanship Award, Cole Hayman received the Most Improved Player Award and Owen Coker received the Arrow Award.

Jayden Fields was named Most Valuable Defensive Player, Wes Ambrose was named Most Valuable Midfielder, Timothy Graham was named Most Valuable Offensive Player, and Bradley Wells was named Most Valuable Player.

Coach Wade then recognized the All District teams and players selected to All Star games.

Myles Manuel (left) received the Junior Varsity leadership award, and Jackson Carter (right) received the Sportsmanship Award.

The All District- Region 2-7A 1st Team includes Wes Ambrose, Bradley Wells, Jayden Fields and Timothy Graham; and the All District-Region 2-7A-2nd Team includes Juan Paredes and Ryan Sexton.

All Star player selections included Jackson Carter and Parker Cole for the Central MS vs MS Coast All Star Game and the Randy West North vs. South All Star Game; and Colton Cox for the Central MS All Star Game.

Coaches then recognized all senior players with a gift to conclude the awards night banquet.

Senior players included Bradley Wells, Wes Ambrose, Timothy Graham, Jayden Fields, Juan Paredes, Murphy Schoggen, Owen Coker, Ian Davis, Ryan Carite, Braylen Spann, Ryan Sexton and Trevis Coley.

Pictured (l to r) with their awards are Colton Cox, who was named Rookie of the Year; and Zach Pletzke and Levi Fyke, who received Rising Arrow Awards.