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,…

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…

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.…

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.…

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…

  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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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.…

  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…

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…

  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…

  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 –…

Evans, Georgia – Three Former Clinton High School Soccer Stars Kennedi Richardson (GK), Kaci Craft (F), and Cameron Gladney (MF) are set to compete in the NJCAA Division II National Championship on Wednesday, June 9.  The Holmes Community College Bulldogs (MS) defeated the Heartland Community College Hawks (IL) 2-1 in the Semi-Finals to secure their…

    After three straight road games, Mississippi Brilla FC will be back at home on Wednesday night for a game against the Little Rock Rangers! Kickoff will be at 7:00 p.m. at Clinton High School. As with all Brilla home games this season, admission will be free. This game will be sponsored by Crema…

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Mississippi Brilla FC completed its first Texas road-trip of the season with a 0-0 draw against Corpus Christi FC. This was Brilla’s second consecutive draw of the season. However, the team kept its unbeaten streak alive and continues to sit atop the USL League Two’s Mid South Division. There were few opportunities…

      Special to The Clinton Courier Madeline Scott was recently named State Farm Athlete of the Month for March. She is a member of the junior powerlifting team, where she recently won her weight class at a regional meet and placed second overall in her weight class at North State.

  By Datti Jinkiri The Mississippi College Lady Choctaws softball team came into the GSC Softball Championship tournament facing a daunting task. Though the team entered the tournament on a two-game winning streak, it was unranked in the official NCAA South Region rankings. The top six teams in the region would advance to the NCAA…

HOUSTON, Texas. – Mississippi Brilla FC upped its unbeaten streak to four after tying the AHFC Royals 2-2 . The team dramatically fought its way from a two-goal, second half deficit. Brilla’s first two chances in the match came in the first couple of minutes. Both chances fell to in-form forward Ciro Damine, but he…