Clinton, Mississippi, Local Sports
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Lady Arrow softball team off to strong start
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton High School Lady Arrows softball team is off to a 5-3 start of the season, which includes a 17-2 home game win on February 19 against Florence, as well as a big win, 24-6, against Wesson on February 24. Last season, CHS finished 19-12, defeating Desoto Central on the…
Read MoreClinton bowling teams finish season at state tourney
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Public School District’s bowling teams wrapped up their 2025-26 seasons at the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class III State Tournament, held at Fannin Lanes in Brandon. The Lady Arrows finished seventh overall, while the Arrow Kingpins posted a fifth-place team finish in the state-wide field. Additionally,…
Read MoreJaedon Bracey Earns 6U Dolphins Award
Special to The Clinton Courier Jaedon Bracey, a student at Clinton Park Elementary School, was recently recognized for his impact on the field as a member of the Mississippi Dolphins 6U football team. Having been part of the program for nearly two years, since the age of four, Bracey’s coaches say he has grown into…
Read MoreNelson and Gholar sign letters of intent for softball
Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School students Madison Nelson and Jaelyn Gholar recently signed national letters of intent to continue their softball playing careers at the collegiate level. Nelson, an infielder, will join Itawamba Community College, while Gholar, an outfielder, will head to East Central Community College. Clinton Head Softball Coach Rachel Hurley…
Read MoreLady Arrow basketball team advances to second round of the playoffs
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton Lady Arrow basketball team defeated Desoto Central 34-27 on the road in the opening round of the MHSAA North Class 7A girls playsoffs on February 21. With the win, CHS advances to the North 7A Quarterfinals, set for Thursday, February 26, where they will meet the #1-ranked Starkville Lady…
Read MoreClinton boys powerlifting has podium finish
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton High School boys’ powerlifting team opened the 2026 season with a strong showing at the MHSAA Region 2-7A Region Meet, finishing fourth at Oxford High School. In their first competition of the year, the Arrows earned multiple podium finishes across several weight classes. Davieon Ferrell took second place,…
Read MoreClinton High School Women’s Soccer Season comes to a Close
By Charlie Rook In what was a magical season for the Lady Arrows, it was a 5-4 penalty shootout loss to Tupelo High School that ended the state playoff run. The team advanced to the quarter finals of the MHSAA 7A tournament after a 3-1 win against Lewisburg, where they met a Tupelo team with…
Read MoreClinton High School Tennis Bounces Back with Back to Back Wins
By Charlie Rook After opening the regular season with a 7-0 loss to Madison Central, the Clinton High School men’s tennis team has gone on to win two straight matches, against Warren Central, and West Jones. For a team tennis match, it’s scored as follows: Each team ranks their 7 players 1 through 7, with…
Read MoreRone signs with Copiah-Lincoln Community College tennis
Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School tennis senior Ethan Rone recently signed a national letter of intent with Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s tennis team. Rone, who started his athletic career on the basketball court, made the transition to the tennis courts in seventh grade, after he was encouraged to try out for Arrow tennis…
Read MoreLady Arrows soccer team advances to meet Tupelo
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton High School Lady Arrow soccer team defeated Lewisburg at home 3-1 on February 10 in the opening round of the Class 7A North girls playoffs. With the win, CHS will travel to Tupelo on Februrary 13 to meet the Lady Wave at 5:30 p.m. in the North Class 7A…
Read MoreClinton High School Soccer Falls to Tupelo
By Charlie Rook A season that saw incredible success for Clinton High School, comes to an end after a 3-2 loss to Tupelo in round one of the MHSAA soccer playoffs. The Arrows finished the season with a final record of 13-6-3, placing second in their district. The game with Tupelo was always going to…
Read MoreClinton High School Soccer Prepares For Two Big Playoff Games
By Charlie Rook Clinton High School boys and girls soccer both sit at a record of 13-5-3 as the post season approaches. The teams have both capped off incredible regular seasons, which finds the men ranked at number 10 in the state, and the women at number 5. The seasons have seen numerous impressive victories,…
Read MoreRobinson Hale Stadium remains an active centerpiece for MC athletics
By Cara Pridemore On November 18, 2024, Mississippi College announced the end of its football program. Although the team has been disbanded for nearly a year, its facility remains active. Since November, many questions have been raised, with some wondering about the immediate and long-term plans for the football field. The turf remains in high…
Read MoreMississippi’s Sporting Passion Makes it the Ideal Location for Major League Football
The launch of Major League Football (MLF) could be a game-changer for sport in Mississippi. There are plans to put a professional team in Jackson, with the league pitching an ambitious model designed around affordability, community ownership and untapped football passion. MLF is bidding to launch 30 franchises across the United States, primarily in markets…
Read MoreArrow Football award winners recognized at Clinton High School
By Danny C. Davis Clinton High School 2025 Arrow football players were recognized at the Clinton High School auditorium on January 18. Arrow Touchdown Club (ATC) president Charles Williams gave introductory remarks. He thanked the ATC board members for all their hard work and support. “They were always there for the team to provide…
Read MoreCCA names Tedford as new coach
Clinton Christian Academy recently named Joshua Tedford as the school’s new tennis coach. Tedford is currently a junior at Mississippi College and is the manager of MC’s men’s and women’s tennis teams. Tedford played two years of junior college tennis at Northwest Mississippi College.
Read MoreClinton High School Basketball After Struggling in District Play
With four games remaining in the men’s and women’s basketball seasons, both teams enter with different goals for the final four games. The women sit 12-10 overall but 2-4 in district play. The men however enter the home stretch at 4-18, and an 0-5 record in district play. On the women’s side it’s been…
Read MoreFormer Arrow football players Wolfe and Spann lead Rangers to championship
By Danny C. Davis Hayden Wolfe and T. J. Spann, who both played for the Clinton High School football team from 2022-24, recently helped lead the Northwest Community College (NWCC) Rangers to their second Mississippi Community College football championship in the past two years. In 2025, the Rangers finished the regular season with an…
Read MoreFive Lady Arrows represent Clinton in RunningLane Championships
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton High School Women’s Cross Country had five Lady Arrows compete at the RunningLane Cross Country Championships, racing in the Silver Division. Eleanor Wilson, Lily Sisson, Caroline Henry, Riley Moore and Payton Greer took on the championship 5000m course, which was highlighted by Henry’s historic performance. The sophomore became…
Read MoreDodson signs with University of Memphis baseball
Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School senior Ethan Dodson has officially signed a national letter of intent to continue his baseball career at the University of Memphis. Dodson’s journey to Memphis began with a standout 2025 season for the Arrows and an impressive summer showcase season, putting him on the radar of several…
Read MoreOle Miss Season Ends As National Championship Game Betting Builds
Ole Miss fans spent much of the 2025 season watching something rare unfold. This wasn’t just a strong Rebels team; it was one with legitimate national championship relevance deep into January. That belief carried Ole Miss to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, where the College Football Playoff semifinal delivered classic postseason drama, complete with momentum swings,…
Read MoreArrows basketball inspired during Dinner with Dads
Special to The Clinton Courier On January 5, more than forty-four males dined together to mark a moment created by conversations geared toward efforts in preparing the Clinton Arrows basketball team for a stronger finish as they enter a series of district games. Dinner with Dads was led by father-and-son duo Robert Hampton, Jr. and Robert Hampton, III.…
Read MoreFrom Struggles to Momentum – Where the 2025-26 Arrows Stand After Early Season
There’s nothing more exciting than improving your skills and winning. That’s also very important for GGBet betting online, and Clinton Arrows showed everyone that it’s possible to make a comeback. The Arrows’ start of the season wasn’t too great, as they had a string of losses. However, if there’s something that the players know, it’s…
Read MoreWalmart makes donation to Arrows basketball
Special to The Clinton Courier Dozens of Clinton Arrow fans came out to pack the Clinton High School gym to watch the Arrow basketball athletes take on the Northwest Rankin Cougars and see the crowning of the 2025 Arrow Court Queen and Princesses. During the Lady Arrows halftime show, a proud alumnus of Clinton High…
Read MoreNeblett Arrow football legacy covers three generations
By Danny C. Davis Many players that have played football at Clinton High School have had dads or uncles who also wore the red and white on the football field for the Arrows. But it is not often that three generations have had ties to the Clinton Arrow football program. This story started with Robert…
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