By Danny C. Davis The Clinton Arrows finished the 2022 season second in Region 2-6A with a 7-5 record, advancing to the North quarterfinals and second round of the playoffs before falling to eventual Class 6A State Champion Starkville. But the Arrows lost a lot of two-year starters on both sides of the ball and…

By Danny C. Davis Maddie Weeks of Clinton grew up from an early age playing on a girls softball team in the Clinton recreational youth leagues. Little did she know that someday she would have the chance to play for a national championship in college softball and help a school that had never won a…

By Taylor McKay Hathorn Dr. David Parks was a toddler when his family moved to Clinton for his dad to open Mississippi Discount Drugs, and he made the Jackson suburb his long-term home, attending the Clinton Public Schools before majoring in biology at Mississippi College. “I grew up at First Baptist Clinton,” Parks said of…

The Mississippi Braves (38-37, 5-2) scored four runs in the fifth inning in a 4-0 win over the Montgomery Biscuits (39-37, 3-4) in front of 4,642 fans on Independence Day at Trustmark Park. The game was called in the sixth inning due to rain, but fans still enjoyed a post-game fireworks extravaganza.   The M-Braves…

By Guest Columnist Johnathan Perkins Six years ago, when our girls were on the verge of winning their fifth consecutive track and field state championship, I told my coaching staff, “If we can pull off this fifth state title, then we will possibly win ten straight 6A track a field state championships.”   Fast forward…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Special to The Clinton Courier Jordyn Battee recently signed a letter of intent to play football at Hinds Community College. The QB was named to the Region 2-6A All Region Team his senior season and was named as the 2022 Comeback Player of the Year. Battee is also a member of the Clinton High School…

Special to The Clinton Courier   Clinton Christian Academy recently named Teddy Dyess as their new head football coach and David Parker as an assistant football coach serving as the defensive coordinator. Coach Dyess is retiring from Ridgeland High School, where he has been the head football coach and athletic director. He has over thirty…

Score: Clinton Christian 7 and Park Place 3 Clinton Christian overall record (6-5) Drew Martin had 2 singles and 2 runs scored. Ryan Gaines 1 single and 2 runs scored. Cooper Loftin 2 Singles and 2 runs scored. Duke Collins one single. Nathan Baird had 2 RBIs Peyton Chunn one RBI Cam Jones 1 RBI…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Mt. Salus Christian School varsity girls basketball team recently won the District 2-AA Championship, defeating Humphreys Academy. In addition, Bella Maner, Kayleigh Gray, Madison McMurtery and Sarah Rose Govero were named to the District 2-AA All-Tournament Team. Pictured (l to r) are, front row: Kayleigh Gray, Caroline Oswalt, Ivy…

Special to The Clinton Courier Andrew Rafferty, the Clinton Public School District’s (CPSD) first full-time strength and conditioning coach, was recently named Mississippi’s Coach of the Year by the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). He is one of seven southeastern regional coaches recognized by the NHSSCA. CPSD Athletics Director Dr. Brian Fortenberry said…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Christian Academy Varsity Lady Warriors recently placed first at MAIS 4A District and first at the South-State tournament. They were undefeated in all of their district games this year. At the state tournament, the Lady Warriors placed third and advanced to the MAIS Overall tournament for all classes…

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton Christian Academy’s Trey Alexander (center) was recently chosen as the Edwards Jones player of the month. Pictured with Alexander are CCA Coach Zeitz (left) and Justin Morris of Edward Jones (right).  

By Danny C. Davis It had been twenty-six long years since the Clinton Lady Arrows soccer team had taken home the Mississippi High School Activities Association Girls state championship trophy. That all changed Monday night, February 6, with the Lady Arrows’ 1-0 win over the Gulfport Lady Admirals at Ridgeland High School in the MHSAA…

  Open Game Recap Our First game of the year was against Mt Zion. Jake Abraham, Nathan Baird, Drew Martin, and Ryan Gaines all had doubles in the game. Cruz Morgan had a triple with one RBI Cooper Loftin had 2 hits with 2 RBIs and was the winning pitcher striking out 6. Nathan Baird…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Christian Academy archery team is ready to defend their State title this year. The team, coached by Page Pope, is looking forward to their competitions, and Pope says she has a positive outlook about the season and the success they will have. The team’s regular season begins February…