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Brilla Clinches Mid South Division Title

CLINTON, Miss. – For the first time since 2015, Mississippi Brilla FC has won a division championship! The team sewed up the USL League Two’s Mid South Division title with a 1-1 tie with the AHFC Royals tonight at Clinton High School. The visitors opened the scoring in the 33rd minute. A cross was played…

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Akers to wear number three again

Clinton native and Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will be wearing number three again. The Rams’ official Twitter account announced the change.       By Datti Jinkiri   The NFL recently approved of a rule change which will allow running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, defensive backs, and linebackers to wear single-digit…

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Brilla to Host Opening USL League Two Playoff Rounds

CLINTON, Miss. – Mississippi Brilla FC is pleased to be announced as one of the hosts for the first two rounds of the USL League Two playoffs. The USL League Two is the top semi-professional developmental soccer league in the country, and it is a privilege for the club to be hosting these matches. The USL…

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Brilla Secures Playoff Berth With Win in Texas

BRYAN, Texas – Playoff bound! Mississippi Brilla FC clinched a postseason berth with a 5-0 road win over the Brazos Valley Cavalry tonight. Five second-half goals provided the difference for the team. Ciro Damine opened the scoring in the 59th minute. Defender Luke Bryant delivered a cross that the defense deflected into the path of…

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Astorga’s Late Goal Inches Brilla Closer to Playoff Spot

HOUSTON, Texas. – Better late than never! Mississippi Brilla FC picked up a massive three points tonight with a 1-0 win over Houston FC. Arturo Astorga’s strike in second-half stoppage time provided the difference for Brilla, moving the team three points closer to a playoff spot. The first half had few clear cut chances. Remi Emeriau,…

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Brilla Avenges Earlier Loss; Defeats Texas United

CLINTON, Miss. – A couple of weeks ago, Mississippi Brilla FC lost its first game of the season to Texas United. Due to that defeat, the team came into tonight’s rematch with a sense of retribution. They would not leave the match disappointed. After falling behind in the first-half, Brilla was able to fight back and defeat Texas…

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Clinton Athletes in College: Taelor “Rae Rae” York

By Datti Jinkiri Taelor York finished her Clinton Christian Academy career as one of the school’s top athletes ever. She was an All-District selection in fast pitch softball, basketball, and track and field. Though she showed much promise in those three sports, York ultimately chose softball as the sport to pursue at the next level.…

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Three Brilla Soccer Players Among Top Prospects

By Datti Jinkiri Through eight matches played, one would say that Mississippi Brilla FC’s USL League Two season has been a successful one. The team has a 5-1-2 record and sits in second place in the Mid South Division. On top of this, the team has now seen three of its players earn individual recognition.…

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Mississippi Brilla FC Hosts Pathway to Pro Soccer Camp

By Datti Jinkiri Summertime is a prime time for various kids’ camps, and in our community it is no different. Mississippi Brilla FC held its annual Pathway to Pro soccer camp this week at Traceway Park. Nearly 60 youngsters between the ages of six and 12 spent their mornings increasing their knowledge of the game…

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Hinds Football Releases 2021 Football Schedule

Date – Opponent – Location 9/2/2021 – Coahoma CC – Clarksdale 9/9/2021 – Holmes CC – Raymond 9/16/2021 – Northeast Mississippi CC – Booneville 9/23/2021 – Mississippi Gulf Coast CC – Raymond 9/30/2021 – Jones College – Ellisville 10/7/2021 – Copiah Lincoln CC – Raymond 10/14/2021 – Southwest Mississippi CC – Summit 10/21/2021 – East…

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Clinton Christian Academy Announces New Head Baseball Coach

  Clinton, Miss. – Clinton Christian Academy is proud to introduce the new head baseball coach, Jonathan Hardy. Coach Hardy is originally from Philadelphia, MS and has lived in Madison, MS for the last six years. His wife Mitzi Reed Hardy of Magee, is a teacher at Meadowbrook Pre-School in Jackson, MS. Hardy has been…

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MC track and field lands five on All-American teams

  By Datti Jinkiri Mississippi College recently completed an impressive outdoor track and field season at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Allendale, Michigan. All five Choctaw student-athletes participating at the event gained All-American status.   RELATED: Choctaws Earn GSC Indoor Track and Field Yearly Awards   Athletes finishing first through eighth in their…

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Former Hinds Eagles to Compete in College World Series

Hinds CC Athletics: RAYMOND – For the first time since 2009, Eagle baseball will be represented on college baseball’s biggest stage in Omaha, Neb. Carlisle Koestler and Preston Johnson, pitchers for Mississippi State University, look to cap-off a successful 2021 campaign for the Bulldogs with a national title. Koestler, of Vicksburg, pitched for the Eagles in 2016…

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Brilla Stays Perfect at Home

CLINTON, Miss. – Mississippi Brilla FC got back to its winning ways tonight, as the team defeated the Brazos Valley Cavalry 3-1 tonight in Clinton High School. First-half goals from Jalen James and Ciro Damine, as well as a second-half strike from James Ndubueze provided the difference for the home team. Jalen James opened the scoring…

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Clinton Athletes in College: Robert Davis

By Datti Jinkiri Clinton native Robert Davis transferred to the University of West Alabama in 2020, and his first season in Livingston did not disappoint. In a pandemic-riddled season, Davis helped lead the Tigers to an 8-6 record overall. The team went 7-5 in the GSC West Division and qualified for the GSC Men’s Basketball…

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Two Lady Eagles named All-MACCC for 2021

  Freshman defender Kaitlin Hubbard, of Florence, was named second team all-state. Hubbard was a pivotal piece of the Lady Eagle defense as she started in all 10 games this past season. Freshman forward Taylor Ford, of Florence, was also named second team all-state. Ford, the team’s leader in goals, scored three times, while also having one…

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Hinds CC names new athletic director

Special to The Clinton Courier Nathan Werremeyer has been chosen as the new Hinds Community College Athletic Director, beginning on July 1. A Missouri native, Werremeyer has extensive experience serving as an assistant athletic director and compliance coordinator at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas, where he is currently, and at Mineral Area…

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Hinds Soccer Places eleven All-MACCC selections for 2021

Source: Hinds CC Athletics First Team Sophomore keeper Dawson Albritton, of Brandon, was named first-team all-state. Albritton was pivotal to the Eagle defense, finishing the season with 27 saves. Freshman defender Austin Lamb, of Florence, was also named first-team all-state. Lamb finished the 2021 season with one goal, coming against East Central Community College on April 26.…

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Brilla Falls to Texas United on the Road

  RICHARDSON, Texas.– A late free kick goal was the difference, as Mississippi Brilla FC fell to Texas United 1-0 tonight. The loss was Brilla’s first of this USL League Two season, and the home team’s decisive goal came in the 86th minute. One of Brilla’s best opportunity in the first 45 minutes came in…

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Womack, Eckford Named NCAA All-Americans

By Datti Jinkiri Former Clinton High School track athletes Jayda Eckford and Olivia Womack were named NCAA Second-Team All-Americans yesterday. The All-American honors capped off an impressive year for the two former Arrows. Womack and Eckford both participated in the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships as a part of the Ole Miss…

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Hinds Community College Announces New Athletic Director

PRESS RELEASE BY HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS WRITTEN BY: By: Cathy Hayden Nathan Werremeyer has been chosen as the new Hinds Community College Athletic Director, beginning on July 1. A Missouri native, Werremeyer has extensive experience serving as an Assistant Athletic Director and Compliance Coordinator at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas, where…

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Brilla Sweeps Regular Season Series with Little Rock Rangers

  CLINTON, Miss. – After a three-hour weather delay, Mississippi Brilla FC was able to defeat the Little Rock Rangers 2-0. Goals from David Medeiros and Adrian Morales, as well as a clutch penalty kick save from Alejandro Chavarria, made the difference. Medeiros opened the scoring in the 34th minute. After great interplay from Morales…

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Hinds Community College Eagles Release 2021 Football Schedule

  Below is the full 2021 schedule for Hinds Eagle Football. Date – Opponent – Location 9/2/2021 – Coahoma CC – Clarksdale 9/9/2021 – Holmes CC – Raymond 9/16/2021 – Northeast Mississippi CC – Booneville 9/23/2021 – Mississippi Gulf Coast CC – Raymond 9/30/2021 – Jones College – Ellisville 10/7/2021 – Copiah Lincoln CC –…

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