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…

Special to The Clinton Courier A chapter in the Mississippi College men’s basketball program will officially come to a close at the end of this season, as longtime Choctaw coach Don Lofton retires from the game he loves. “It has been a blessing and an honor to be a basketball coach at Mississippi College these…

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton Christian Academy senior KJ Sykes was recently chosen as the Aerus/MAIS Basketball Player of the Months for November and December in 2A-4A for all classifications. Pictured (l to r) are Jason Hubbard with Aerus, KJ Sykes, CCA Coach Josh Zeitz and Les Triplett with MAIS.  

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton Christian Academy graduate Kaeleigh Crutchfield, a former pitcher for the University of West Alabama and Jones College, is in her first year as assistant softball coach at East Mississippi Community College. She joined the EMCC athletics family in January 2023, when she was hired by interim head softball coach…

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School senior Aniya Madkin recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for the University of Arkansas. Madkin helped the Lady Arrows win their first 6A MHSAA Volleyball State Championship her freshman year. She’s also a former member of the 2020-2021 6A MHSAA state runner up Lady…

By Danny C. Davis After a long weather delay, the Clinton Arrow Lady Arrows soccer team finally were able to play in the North Class 6A championship game Saturday, February 4, at Lewisburg High School near Memphis. The game was originally scheduled for January 31, but was delayed four days because of an ice storm…

Clinton Christian Academy’s girls and boys junior varsity teams both finished the year as champions in the MAIS AAAA District Tournament. The schools competing included Clinton Christian Academy, Tri-County Academy, Canton Academy, Hillcrest Christian School and Riverfield Academy (from Louisiana). The boys’ team is coached by Josh Zeitz, and the girls are coached by Marcus…