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Can the Mud Monsters Make the Playoffs in 2026? A Data-Driven Projection

The Mississippi Mud Monsters wrapped up their debut Frontier League campaign at 49–47, just outside the postseason picture. Heading into 2026, the front office reshaped the bullpen, kept core offensive contributors, and added prospect talent to plug the gaps that kept them home in October. What follows blends sabermetric-style projections with the names, numbers, and…

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Arrows basketball holds awards banquet

The Clinton Arrows and Lady Arrows basketball teams recently held their annual awards banquet. Players were recognized for their athletic achievements along with academic accomplishments for the 2025-26 season. The Clinton High School men’s basketball team made it to the Region 2-7A Tournament, where they fell short to Madison Central. The Clinton High School women’s…

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Seven Arrows sign to join college football teams

Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton High School Arrow football program celebrated seven student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent recently during a ceremony in the Clinton High School auditorium. Clinton Head Football Coach Hamer Morgan said the occasion marked one of the most significant moments in the student-athletes’ lives and a testament to…

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Choctaws Stun No. 1 Barry to Reach NCAA Division II Final 16

Mississippi College women’s tennis made program history Saturday morning, rallying past top-ranked Barry 4-3 in the NCAA South Regional Final at the Buccaneer Tennis Center to earn a spot in the NCAA Division II National Championships.   The seventh-ranked Choctaws (25-1) overcame an early deficit against the reigning national champions, who had won seven of…

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Mannam finishes runner-up at MHSAA Class 7A Boys Singles Tournament

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School sophomore Kushal Mannam recently finished as the runner-up in the MHSAA Class 7A Boys Singles Tournament at Halls Ferry Park in Vicksburg. Mannam reached the championship match with a pair of notable victories. He outlasted Ocean Springs’ Patrick Bingham seven-five, six-seven (six), ten-six in a three-hour quarterfinal…

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HAMPTON GRADUATES FROM YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

  On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, twenty-two high school students completed the Youth Leadership Jackson program during a graduation ceremony.   Robert A. Hampton, III, of Clinton High School was amongst those graduates.   Youth Leadership Jackson (YLJ) is a leadership development program which trains, motivates, and increases the awareness of selected high school students through…

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Herron sets bench-press record, finishes third at state meet

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School powerlifter Allison Herron etched her name into the record books, setting a new girls’ bench press record in her weight class and finishing third in the MHSAA Class 7A State Powerlifting Meet on Friday, March 28, in Jackson. The senior recorded a 160-pound bench press to break…

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Clinton archery competes at North State MSNASP Bullseye Tournament

Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Public School District’s archery program sent a full contingent of qualifiers to the AIMS North State MSNASP Bullseye Tournament, where both the high school and junior high teams vied for state tournament qualification. The high school team competed on Tuesday, March 24, and the junior high team competed…

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Clinton Arrows boys soccer team honored at banquet

By Danny C. Davis 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…

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Clinton Lady Arrow soccer team recognized at banquet

By Danny C. Davis   The 2025-26 Clinton High School Lady Arrow soccer team was recognized at the annual awards banquet held at Anderson Hall at Mississippi College on March 30.   Clinton finished the season 14-6-3 and 8-2 in Region 2-7A and made the playoffs. CHS defeated Lewisburg 3-1 at home in the opening…

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CCA archery team plans for state championship

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton Christian Academy’s (CCA) archery team is headed to the MAIS archery state championship on April 8 at Park Place Academy. The team has remained undefeated in the fourteen archery meets they have had this season with other schools, including Jackson Academy, St. Andrews, Central Hinds and others. CCA archery…

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Nelson fires no-hitter as Lady Arrows rout Murrah

Presleigh Burrow homered, Maci Barclay delivered a two-run double, and Madison Nelson tossed a no-hitter in the circle as the Clinton High School softball team rolled to a 17-0 victory over the Murrah Lady Mustangs in Region 2-7A play Thursday night at Clinton High School. With the win, the Lady Arrows improved to 5-1 in…

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ARROW BASEBALL TEAM STILL BATTLING FOR A PLAYOFF SPOT

ARROW BASEBALL TEAM STILL BATTLING FOR A PLAYOFF SPOT Written and edited by:   Danny C. Davis With only 3 weeks left in the regular high school baseball season, the Clinton Arrow baseball team is still in contention for a playoff spot. Making the playoffs will not be easy though. Clinton’s two loses to rival and…

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Youth tennis lessons set for Brighton Park

The Clinton Courier For six weeks, the Mississippi Chapter of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) will offer youth tennis lessons for children at Brighton Park. Lessons will take place on Sundays from March 22 through May 3 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., with no lesson on April 5. USTA’s “Ready to Rally” tennis…

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BRILLA JUNIORS BRING HOME MEDALS

Special to The Clinton Courier The Brilla Combine 2014 Boys team recently competed in the BFC Spring Kickoff, earning second-place honors and bringing home tournament medals after a strong weekend of competition. The team delivered an impressive performance throughout the event, highlighted by a dominant 6-1 victory over Rankin SC and a 2-0 shutout win…

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Clinton Goes 2-1 at Battle at the Beach Tournament Bell’s Hitless Relief Seals Win as Arrows Take Series at Battle at the Beach

The Clinton High School Baseball team won two out of three contests at the Battle at the Beach. The tournament was highlighted by a 3-2 victory over the Lafayette County Commodores on Wednesday at D’Iberville High School. The Arrows struck first with a two-run first inning off an Ethan Dodson groundout and a David Steelman…

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CHS Athletes of the Month named

Six student-athletes at Clinton High School were recently recognized as Athletes of the Month for their accomplishments in competition and academics, as nominated by their respective team coaches. The Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored and presented by Clinton State Farm Insurance Agent Tim Bruss, a longtime supporter of Clinton Athletics. Aria Jones (right),…

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