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Arrows win first and second place in eSports state championship
By Jameson Thompson After finishing the fall 2023 season, Clinton High School’s eSports team looked to improve as a team in order to dominate the spring season. While the Arrows had various results in different games, one thing remained the same: they continued to dominate in Madden. Defending champion Michael Odie returned to the team…
Read MoreMississippi Brilla FC gets new coach, plans May 27 home opener
Special to The Clinton Courier Mississippi Brilla FC, who calls Arrow Field their home, recently announced that former Uganda National Team player and seven-year Major League Soccer veteran Micheal Azira will take over the team’s USL2 head coaching duties. Azira replaces Matt Horth, who recently accepted a college coaching position that will prohibit his return…
Read MoreLady Arrows win 2023 MHSAA 6A Championship
The Lady Arrows Track & Field Team secured their 10th straight MHSAA 6A State Championship Title, carrying on the legacy of Clinton Lady Arrows Track & Field. The Clinton Boys Track & Field Team finished at MHSAA 6A State Runners Up.
Read MoreBOSWELL NAMED NEW CLINTON HIGH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
By Danny C. Davis Eleven years ago Judd Boswell was named as the Arrows 19th head football coach and assistant athletic director. After approval by the Clinton School Board on Tuesday night May 9th Boswell has been named as the new Clinton High Athletic Director. The position was held by Brian Fortenberry who resigned…
Read MoreAzira Returns Home To Lead Brilla
Mississippi Brilla FC recently announced that former Uganda National Team player and seven year Major League Soccer veteran, Micheal Azira, will take over the team’s USL2 head coaching duties. Azira replaces Matt Horth, who recently accepted a new college coaching position that will prohibit his return to Mississippi this summer. “Coach Matt was a tremendous…
Read MoreCCA continues to enjoy basketball success
By Danny C. Davis Clinton Christian Academy has had much success on the basketball court over recent years, with championships won by both girls and boys programs in the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS). The recent success has come under the tenure of Coach Josh Zeitz, who coached both the girls’ and boys’ programs…
Read MoreFelton and Upton recognized as Athletes of the Month
Clinton Lady Arrows basketball point guard Taelar Felton and Clinton High School Kingpins bowler Codey Upton were recently recognized as State Farm Student Athletes of the Month. Each athlete is nominated by his or her coach and is recognized as a member of their respective program that exemplifies what it means to be an Arrow…
Read MoreCCA continues to enjoy basketball success
By Danny C. Davis Clinton Christian Academy has had much success on the basketball court over recent years, with championships won by both girls and boys programs in the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS). The recent success has come under the tenure of Coach Josh Zeitz, who coached both the girls’ and boys’ programs…
Read MoreArrows sign to play collegiate sports
Five Clinton High School soccer players recently signed letters of intent to play collegiate soccer at four Mississippi community colleges. Pictured (l to r) are Aiden Rushing, who signed with Northwest Community College; Hayden Thomas, who signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Hunter Gibson, who signed with Holmes Community College; and Charles Chisolm and…
Read MoreState Farm names Student Athletes of the Month
Hayden Thomas (right) was named State Farm Student Athlete of the Month for December. Thomas is a senior from the men’s State Championship soccer team. Thomas scored both goals for the Arrows in the state championship game. Pictured with Thomas is State Farm Agent Tim Bruss. Kerra Cain (right) was named State Farm Student Athlete…
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