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Lady Choctaws Split Opening Weekend in Georgia
By Datti Jinkiri The Mississippi College Lady Choctaws traveled to Columbus, Georgia this weekend with a target on their back. She also found that starting an LLC in Georgia is much easier than before, Head over to LLCBuddy to learn more. Being the second-ranked women’s soccer team in the country is no easy feat, as each opponent…
Read MoreBryant Helps Davidson to Fast Start on the Soccer Field
By Datti Jinkiri Clinton native Luke Bryant had been waiting for the opportunity to get back on the soccer field for Davidson College. The 2020 Clinton High School graduate anticipated having his freshman season at the North Carolina-based college in the Fall of 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic had other plans for Bryant and his…
Read MoreArrows hoping to make another championship run this season
By Danny C. Davis A year ago, the Clinton Arrows celebrated 100 years of playing football with a most unusual playoff run. Clinton had not made the playoffs since the Cam Akers Class 6A Championship season in 2016. But, in the end, the Arrows in the COVID-19 2020 season ended the season just one play…
Read MoreArrows offense looks to be productive again
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton Arrows offense averaged almost 30 points a game a year ago and scored 35 points on Starkville and 27 on Oxford, two of the best defenses in Class 6A a year ago. Arrow offensive coordinator Lee Martin feels Clinton can again score a lot of points every game this…
Read MoreLady Choctaws Picked to Finish Second in GSC
By Datti Jinkiri The Mississippi College women’s cross country team was picked by the GSC coaches to finish second in the conference this season. The Lady Choctaws earned two of the 13 first-place votes and accumulated 133 points in the poll. The Lady Choctaws will have some veteran leadership, as graduate students Madeline Campbell and…
Read MoreChoctaws Tabbed to Finish Third in GSC
By Datti Jinkiri The Mississippi College men’s cross country was picked by the GSC coaches to finish in third in the conference this season. The Choctaws picked one first-place vote and racked up 96 points in the poll. The Choctaws finished fourth in the GSC Men’s Cross Country Championship last year. Evan Del Rio was…
Read MoreLady Choctaws Picked Sixth in GSC Preseason Volleyball Poll
By Datti Jinkiri The GSC women’s volleyball coaches have picked Mississippi College to finish sixth in the conference this season. During the voting process, the Lady Choctaws accumulated 71 points. The Lady Choctaws had a great Spring Championship Series, finishing with a 7-2 record. They tallied a second-place finish in Group A and topped Lee…
Read MoreLady Choctaws Tabbed as GSC Women’s Soccer Favorite
By Datti Jinkiri The Gulf South Conference’s women’s soccer coaches have tabbed Mississippi College as the favorite to win the 2021 conference championship. The Lady Choctaws, who picked up 11 of 13 first-place votes, are followed by Lee, Montevallo, Delta State, and West Florida in the preseason poll. The Lady Choctaws had an undefeated spring,…
Read MoreClinton Athletes in College: JaKayla Johnson & Kam Ruffin
By Datti Jinkiri JaKayla Johnson entered her freshman season at Jones College on a mission. The 2020 Clinton High School graduate had finished her high school career with an MHSAA Class 6A runner-up finish as well as four straight playoff appearances. She carried that momentum into what turned out to be a phenomenal debut season…
Read MoreSchool Board accepts $4,693,000 bid for CHS athletic improvements
By Taylor McKay Hathorn The Clinton Public School District’s Board of Trustees made quick work of a relatively brief agenda, beginning the meeting with an update from Mark Pipper with Bailey Project Management. Pipper told the Board that the extensive renovations at Lovett Elementary School were nearly complete, as the majority of the remaining punchlist…
Read MoreChoctaws Top GSC Men’s Soccer Preseason Poll
By Datti Jinkiri The men’s soccer coaches of the Gulf South Conference have picked the Mississippi College Choctaws men’s soccer team to win the conference this season. The Choctaws sit at the summit the preseason poll with 105 points and were followed closely by West Florida, Auburn Montgomery, Lee, and Union. The Choctaws lead the…
Read MoreHayes Scores Celtic’s First-Ever Women’s Champions League Goal
By Datti Jinkiri The best women’s soccer players play in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, which is the premier women’s club soccer competition in the world. Former Mississippi College women’s soccer standout Caitlin Hayes made her mark in that tournament last Wednesday, scoring a free kick goal in Celtic FC Women’s 2-1 loss to Levante…
Read MoreClinton Arrows Swim Team Meet Results
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, the Clinton Arrows Swim Team competed in their first squad meet against Germantown and Newton County High School teams. The Clinton Arrow boys placed 1st at this meet at the Cypress Lake swimming pool in Madison. Swimmers that placed in the top three of their events were as follows:…
Read MoreJudy Qualls Named Latest MVP
For the latest recipient of Dr. Blake Thompson’s “MVP Award,” supporting Mississippi College students is a way of life. Judy Qualls, who serves as the director of student services at the MC School of Law, says that making sure students have what they need to succeed is all part of a day’s work. But…
Read MoreFalcons become first NFL team to be 100 percent vaccinated
The NFL season is primed to kick off in a matter of weeks, with the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers taking on the Dallas Cowboys. But while much of the conversation surrounding the upcoming season is focused on which rookies are poised to take off, which coaches may be on the hot seat, and which…
Read MoreFive underrated college basketball products who should shine in the NBA this season
A select few college basketball prospects head to the NBA with star potential. Most are heading to the pros looking to make a career and find a role, however. These players might not grab headlines in the same way, but they can have a massive impact on the future of a team. Rookie of the…
Read MoreClinton Athletes in College: Courtland Posey
By Datti Jinkiri There have been many Clinton High School baseball players who have excelled on the baseball diamond, and 2018 graduate Courtland Posey is currently adding his name the list. Posey recently completed his sophomore season at Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) in May. XULA is a historically black university located in New Orleans…
Read MoreClinton Athletes in College: Desmyn Baker
By Datti Jinkiri A popular sports saying is “offense sells tickets, while defense wins championships”. Clinton High School graduate Desmyn Baker would probably agree with this statement. Baker was a two-way player in high school. He was a MAC Class 6A All-State selection at both receiver and linebacker, plus he featured in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star…
Read MoreMr. Clinton Arrow: Danny Davis
Written by Nash Nunnery Danny Davis is as synonymous with Clinton High School football as the iconic arrowhead logo and remains a significant thread of the fabric that defines the proud history of the Arrows program. For the past 41 seasons, Davis has served as the distinctive voice behind the press box mike at historic…
Read MoreClinton 6U & 7U Allstars win state championship
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton 6U Allstar team capped off their 2021 season by winning the MS USSSA Allstar State Championship held in Brandon. Their combined record of fourteen to zero has them ranked first in the nation in power rankings. Pictured (l to r) are, front row: Eli Kieffer,…
Read MoreBarracudas were back in action for 2021 summer
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Family YMCA Swim Team, the Barracudas, is a competitive team that offers fun in the water in a positive environment. The team serves children ages 5-18. Swim team participants receive guidance on improving skills while swimming competitively at local levels through the Jackson Swim Association. The…
Read MoreClinton Athletes in College: Galin Smith
By Datti Jinkiri It’s amazing to think that four years have passed since two-time Dandy Dozen selection Galin Smith first arrived in Tuscaloosa in the same freshman class as current NBA player Collin Sexton. The Clinton High School graduate quietly performed when called upon in his three seasons with the Alabama Crimson…
Read MoreBlaise Vera: Clinton’s newest All-American
By Datti Jinkiri The sport of swimming is in the world’s spotlight every four years due to its prominence in the Olympic Games. That will be the case this summer. However, a Clinton swimmer has shown his prowess outside of the Olympics. Blaise Vera has quietly taken his place amongst the fastest swimmers in…
Read MoreCCA varsity football team prepares to kick off season
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Christian Academy Warriors football team is ready for the start of their 2021 season. They kick off at Hillcrest Christian on August 13.
Read MoreCCA Lady Warriors softball team ready for fall
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Christian Academy Lady Warriors softball team is ready for the start of school. Team members include Robin Neblett, Maddie Bruner, Hailee Kosek, Ashlen Albritton, Audrey Bryson, Typhanie Teague, Ella Craft, Sawyer Turnage, Jaelyn Gholar, Khristian Babbitt, Ramsee Evans, Rilee Evans, Natalie Toups, Annalise Whitworth, Addison Crowder and Megan…
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