High school student-athletes can upgrade their skills at Mississippi College’s July 1 football camp. MC Choctaws head coach John Bland and his staff will again serve as instructors at the annual activity at Robinson-Hale Stadium. The cost to students is $50. From drills stressing offense, defense and speed, the camps help teens seeking to…

The Gatorade Player of the Year program has been recognizing the country’s best high school athletes for the last 35 years. While sports across the US have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, this hasn’t stopped the 2019-20 awards from being handed out. Across Mississippi, a number of male and female athletes…

Written by: David Nichols — Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications (Mississippi College) CLINTON, Miss. — Senior Katie Taylor has been named to the Gulf South Conference Top Ten, it was announced on Thursday (May 28). She will now move on to be considered for The Commissioner’s Trophy, which will be announced on Friday. Each year, the Conference recognizes…

RAYMOND – The Hinds Community College Eagle baseball program finished the COVID-19 shortened, 2020 season ranked No. 2 in the nation according to the most recent NJCAA poll. Prior to the abrupt end to the season, the Eagles boasted a record of 12-2 against quality NJCAA D1 and D2 opponents. 2020 was littered with stunning…

Although the 2020 golf season was halted due to the closure of schools, senior Ryan Long made enough of an impression to find his way on a collegiate golf team. Long signed a letter of intent with Southwest Mississippi Community College to play golf in Summit, Mississippi. Ryan Long is the son of Kristy and…

A well-rounded student athlete proves to have great work ethic, and Clinton sprinter Mauricka McKenzie Jr. has just what a coach looks for. Mauricka McKenzie Jr. signed a letter of intent to join the track and field team at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. The three-year starter has made a name for himself…

    Written By: David Nichols — Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications https://www.gochoctaws.com/news/2020/5/11/WGOLF_ProgramLaunch.aspx Mississippi College president Dr. Blake Thompson and athletic director Mike Jones are pleased to announce the start of a women’s golf program, effective immediately, it was announced on Monday (May 11). “We are really excited about the launch of the women’s golf program at…

Written By: Hinds CC Athletics RAYMOND – The 2020 Hinds men’s and women’s seasons were significantly shortened this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the men’s and women’s squad entered the 2020 season in somewhat of a rebuild as the men’s team only had one returning sophomore while the women’s team featured all freshmen.…

Jakayla Johnson saw heartbreak from 2019 turn to pure joy in her senior season. Johnson used this passion to help lead the Lady Arrows to the state championship in March 2020. Jakayla Johnson signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Jones College. The three-year starter averaged 17.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 steals and…

Morgan Ross has been a consistent presence for the Clinton Arrow Tennis program. Next year, Ross will find her home on the courts in Raymond, Mississippi. Morgan Ross signed a letter of intent to play tennis for Hinds Community College. Ross, a four-year starter, helped take the Arrows Tennis team to post season matches during…

With Madelynn Webster securing the boards for the Lady Arrows, Clinton’s girls’ basketball program has had quality strength in the paint. Next year, Webster will continue to develop her skills in Wesson, Mississippi. Madelynn Webster signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Webster, a two-year starter at center, helped lead…

Now that his high school career has come to a close, Sims has found a place to take his talents and further his education. Midfielder Miles Sims signed a letter of intent to play soccer for Howard University in Washington D.C. The three-year starter provided the Arrows with energy and physicality in the middle third…

As a dynamic point guard, Clinton’s Quandarius Studaway started off each offensive drive with energy and focus. Now that his high school career has come to an end, he’s found a new home in Wesson, Mississippi. Quandarius Studaway signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Studaway, a four year starter…

Press Release By: Mississippi Rush United Mississippi Rush, Brandon Futbol Club, and Brilla Juniors are proud to announce that beginning with the 2020-21 soccer season we will be working together in order to better serve our communities and improve soccer in Mississippi by expanding our collective player pathways.  Joined under the name Mississippi Rush United,…

By Hinds CC Athletics RAYMOND -, Stephen Guidry and DeMichael Harris, have signed non-drafted free agent deals with teams in the National Football League (NFL). Guidry has signed with the Dallas Cowboys, and Harris has signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Guidry and Harris hopes to join the likes of super bowl champions Malcolm Butler and…

  Three members of Hinds Bulldogs basketball program, which include: Dontrell McQuarter, Ladarius Marshall, and Peyton Taylor, have signed National Letters of Intent to continue their basketball and academic careers at the NCAA Division One Level. All three sophomores were crucial for the Hinds Bulldogs in their historic 2019-2020 season where they racked up 16…

        Mississippi College athletic director Mike Jones has announced Greg Long as the head women’s basketball coach, as announced on Friday, April 17. Long comes to Clinton, Mississippi after leading the University of Arkansas at Monticello. “We are excited to bring Greg into the Mississippi College family. He has experience in both Division II…

Mississippi College athletic director Mike Jones has announced Matthew Reneker as the head cross country and track & field coach, as announced on Friday, April 17. Reneker served as the interim track and field head coach during the 2020 season. Reneker joined the Mississippi College staff in 2016 as the assistant coach for the cross country and track &…

For many years, the NFL has been on top in America. Football is the most popular sport in America and is watched by more people than any other sport. Every year over 100 million people worldwide watch the Super Bowl. No one can deny the popularity of football. Right now, though, in the face of…

RAYMOND – Hinds Community College’s eSports program progresses in the playoffs this week in two sports following a successful season. Students Ryan Talley, of Raymond, and Ryan Hymel, of Biloxi, qualified for quarterfinals action Wednesday (April 15) in FIFA 2020, a game based on the actual professional soccer league. If they win, they advance to…

For the past two decades, Thomas Bobo’s name has been synonymous with Lady Arrows Soccer. But after 22 years, the Clinton Lady Arrows Soccer team will have a new coach. Elliott Rimmer has been named as head coach of the Clinton Lady Arrows Soccer program. Rimmer filled the assistant coach slot during the 2019-2020 season,…

RAYMOND – The Hinds Community men’s and women’s track and field programs both finished their shortened 2020 seasons ranked 11th in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA). The Eagles and Lady Eagles were able to complete their indoor season, prior to the…

                                                                             6A Volleyball Champions Get Rings: The Clinton Lady Arrows’ Volleyball coaches Megan Brown and Taylor Mraz safely delivered championship rings to members of the 2019 MHSAA 6A Championship Volleyball team. The Clinton Lady Arrow the Arrows won in a five-set match to secure their first ever 6A state championship in program history.  …

CSA Family, I hope that everyone is staying well and safe! When we initially postponed the Spring soccer season, we were all hoping it would only be for a couple of weeks. Obviously, the CDC along with local/state/national government officials have continued to push things back even further. At this point, we are simply following…