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Top College Football Players Getting Ready for the NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is fast approaching, and football fans are looking forward to see former college football players blossom into professional NFL players. The past CFB season was unique, as members of this year’s draft class have played in conditions that have never been seen before. This might raise plenty of questions about their readiness…
Read MoreWigant named female State Farm Athlete of the Month for December
Paige Wigant was named State Farm Athlete of the Month for December 2020. Wigant is a senior at Clinton High School and is a member of the bowling team.
Read MoreHopkins plays in All Star game
Luke Hopkins, a junior from Clinton High School, was selected to play for the West team in the Central Mississippi All Star soccer game on February 9 at East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi. The West team defeated the East by a score of 2-1. Pictured (l to r) are Shamar Hopkins,…
Read MoreThe Arrows Are Back In The State Title Game After 19 Years
Clinton, Mississippi – The Arrows are back in the state title game for the first time in 19 years and are looking to lift the prestigious golden ball as they seek their first state title since 1993. The Arrows will compete in the 6A MHSAA Basketball State Championship against Starkville High School this Saturday at…
Read MoreClinton Christian Academy to build Athletic and Performing Arts Center
Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) Warriors basketball teams will soon shine in their new gym. The same can be said for talented CCA show choirs, who will also be performing in a new venue. What’s all the excitement about? CCA supporters say they are delighted to see the Clinton campus transformed by a 20,000-square-foot Athletic…
Read MoreChoctaws Are 2021 GSC Indoor Champions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Mississippi College men’s indoor track and field team claimed the 2021 Gulf South Conference Indoor Championships as 22 grabbed All-GSC honors, including two setting GSC Indoor Championship records. Evan del Rio set the conference indoor record in the mile as he posted a time of 4:10.52 while grabbing first team all-conference laurels. Gabe Poulin set…
Read MoreFormer Hinds soccer star signs pro contract
Raymond, Miss. – Former Hinds soccer player Morrison Hashii and regional player of the year has signed a contract this month with Albirex Niigata Singapore. Hashii, a right-footed forward, joins the Singaporean Premier League team for the 2021 season from Al Hilal United squad. “It’s awesome and outstanding to have a former player at Hinds sign…
Read MoreMississippi College Indoor Track and Field Trio Picks Up GSC Weekly Awards
CLINTON, Miss. — The Mississippi College men’s and women’s indoor track and field team staked claim to the Gulf South Conference Weekly awards as the Choctaws swept the men’s awards with Rakeem Wilson and Ben Woolhouse and Tytavia Hardy added to her accolades on the women’s side. Wilson picked up GSC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week while Woolhouse was named men’s…
Read MoreLatest USTFCCCA National Index; GSC Indoor Championships Rescheduled
CLINTON, Miss. — Several Mississippi College men’s and women’s indoor track and field student-athletes appeared in the USTFCCCA National Rating Index, as announced by the organization, while the Gulf South Conference has rescheduled the Indoor Championships. Tytavia Hardy posted a distance of 39’5″ (12.01m) in the triple jump this past weekend at the Samford Open. The distance…
Read MoreTen Arrows sign LOIs on National Signing Day
Ten members of the Clinton Arrow Football team signed letters of intent to play football at Mississippi Community Colleges. Source: https://arrowathletics.org/2021/02/03/ten-arrows-sign-lois-on-national-signing-day/ Written By: Robert Chapman
Read MoreHinds Baseball begins 2021 season ranked and ready
RAYMOND – The 2021 Hinds Community College baseball program enters the season ranked by multiple different junior college baseball rating services. The Eagles come in at No. 7 according The JUCO Baseball Blog (JBB), No. 9 according to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and No. 10 according to Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. The Eagles…
Read MoreHinds CC football reloads, aims for successful 2021 season
RAYMOND – The Hinds Community College football program enjoyed a successful National Signing Day as they welcomed new talent for the 2021 season. With 16 signees, the Eagles look to build on their 2020 success, as they went 3-1, finishing second place in the South Division of the Mississippi Association of Community College Conference (MACCC).…
Read MoreLady Arrows and Arrows Advance To The 6A North State Championship
Clinton, Mississippi – The Clinton Arrow soccer teams advance to the 6A North State Soccer Championship with two commanding wins in the second round of the MHSAA Soccer Playoffs. The Arrows Men’s Soccer Team traveled to Madison County to defeat Germantown High School (Madison, MS) with a score of 4-1 in their second-round playoff game. The…
Read MoreClinton Christian Academy to build Athletic and Performing Arts Center
By Andy Kanengiser Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) Warriors basketball teams will soon shine in their new gym. The same can be said for talented CCA show choirs, who will also be performing in a new venue. What’s all the excitement about? CCA supporters say they are delighted to see the Clinton campus transformed by a…
Read MoreGSC Preseason Release: Choctaw Baseball & Softball
CLINTON, Miss. — With the start of the 2021 baseball season right around the corner, the Gulf South Conference has released its preseason coaches’ poll, players to watch and top newcomers for the season. Mississippi College was tabbed fifth in a vote by the conference’s head coaches. MC finished the 2020 abbreviated campaign tied for fourth…
Read MoreHinds CC AD Murphy announces retirement
Hinds Community College Athletic Director Gene Murphy has announced his retirement, effective Feb. 28, 2021. “Coach Murphy has been an integral part of the Hinds Community College family and had a far-reaching influence on athletes that is immeasurable,” said Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik. Murphy has been athletic director since July 1997 and served…
Read MoreMHSAA 6A soccer playoffs Round 1
The Clinton Lady Arrow Soccer Team hosted Lewisburg in round one of the MHSAA 6A soccer playoffs at Arrow Field Tuesday night. With a convincing 2-0 victory they advance to the second round of the playoffs on Saturday January 30 when they will host Oxford. In early season play the Lady Arrows tied Oxford 3-3.…
Read MoreLady Eagles to Have Soccer Tryouts on February 9th
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College Women’s Soccer will host an open tryout on Tuesday, February 9th at 7 p.m. The tryout is FREE and will take place at Tom Shepherd Field on the Hinds CC Raymond campus. All attendees must bring a copy of their up-to-date physical (or email it to Lydia Sutcliffe). Attendees must bring cleats,…
Read MoreClinton Christian Academy Announces New Head Football Coach
Clinton, Mississippi – Clinton Christian Academy is excited to welcome Zach Rogel to our warrior family as our new head football coach. Zach has been married to his wife Brittany for 6 years. Brittany is a Dental Hygiene Instructor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. They are the proud parents of Camp (13), Collins…
Read MoreSchool Record, Personal Bests Set at Crimson and Gold Invitational
PITTSBURG, Kansas — The Mississippi College indoor women’s track and field team opened the 2021 season at the Crimson and Gold Invitational, hosted by Pittsburg State University, with a strong performance. A total of six collegiate, indoor, personal bests were set over the course of the day along with an indoor record being set. Jazmin…
Read MoreSoccer and Volleyball Schedules Released for the Choctaws & Lady Choctaws
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Gulf South Conference Board of Directors has approved a 2021 Spring Championship Series for the sports of soccer and volleyball. Men’s and women’s soccer teams will open their seasons the week of February 11th, while volleyball teams will begin play on March 3rd. “The Spring Championship Series will provide the chance for significant…
Read MoreMC Football Coach Joe Murphy Passes Away
Joe Murphy excelled as the successor to legendary Mississippi College football coach Stanley Robinson. A member of the MC Sports Hall of Fame, Murphy died in the Dallas area on January 7 after a long illness. He was 91. Murphy’s coaching philosophy was relatively simple in the 1950s. “It was guts and grit –…
Read MoreLady Choctaws Ranked Third in D2SIDA Regional Rankings
Clinton, Mississippi – The Mississippi College women’s basketball team sits third in the South Region in the Women’s Basketball Division II Media Poll, sponsored by D2SIDA, as announced by the organization on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The Lady Choctaws, which has opened the season with a 3-1 mark and tied for tops in the GSC West Division,…
Read MoreArrows Defeat Madison Central; 77-57
In Friday’s league match, the visiting Clinton Arrows basketball team scored a good 77-57 triumph over the Madison Central Jaguars. In their next game, the Arrows will meet the Germantown Mavericks (Madison, MS) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 12. Clinton will attempt to move on its 9-0 season record. The Mavericks enter the match with a 0-3 record after their 84-49 league loss to Starkville (Starkville, MS).…
Read MoreGSC Announces MC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Schedule Changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Due to COVID-19 protocols, the following Gulf South Conference basketball games have been postponed. Games may be rescheduled, and those updates will be posted as soon as they are made available by the participating schools and the Gulf South Conference. The men’s basketball contests between MC and West Alabama, originally scheduled for January 8th…
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