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Clinton, Mississippi, Local Sports

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All Mississippi College Sports Cancelled for Spring 2020

As the COVID-19 virus continues to impact the country, the Gulf South Conference has decided to officially cancel all athletic competition and championships in the 2020 spring season. Other countable athletic related activities are suspended through the end of May. Activities outside of those parameters are governed by the NCAA rules within each institution’s discretion.…

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Dontrell McQuarter Tabbed NJCAA All-Region XXIII

UTICA – Sophomore Forward Dontrell McQuarter was named to the esteemed 2019-2020 NJCAA Region XXIII Men’s All-Region team today (Mar. 25) for his stellar performance on the court for the Hinds Community College Bulldogs, throughout the 2019-2020 season. McQuarter is one of just ten players who received this honor. McQuarter was instrumental in Hinds historic season where…

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Jakayla Johnson named to All-State Girls Basketball Team

  Senior Jakayla Johnson was named to the Mississippi All-State Girls Basketball Team presented by Suddenlink. Johnson, a point guard, battled back after two ACL injuries to put up impressive numbers her senior season, leading her Lady Arrows team the MHSAA 6A State Championship game. She averaged 17.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 steals and 2.9…

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GSC Suspends All Athletic Related Activities (Mississippi College)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In response to the continued impact of COVID-19, the Gulf South Conference has suspended all athletic competition, countable athletic related activities, and off-campus recruiting for an indefinite period. This decision was made after thorough collaboration between the conference office, university presidents and chancellors, and the league’s athletic directors. On Thursday, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the…

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Hinds Track finishes strong at NJCAA Indoor National Championships in Lynchburg

LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA – The Hinds Community College men’s and women’s track teams competed at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Indoor National Championships this past weekend (March 6-7) held at the Liberty University Indoor Track complex. As a whole, Hinds experienced their usual success as both the men’s and women’s teams finished ranked No.…

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C Spire Gillom/Howell Finalists Announced

Finalists for the 2020 C Spire Gillom and C Spire Howell Trophies have been announced. The trophies which go to the Most Outstanding Women‘s and Men‘s college basketball players in the state will be presented at a luncheon held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame on Monday, March 9th. Once again fans will have…

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Choctaws Outlast Union; Clinch GSC Series

The Mississippi College baseball team claimed the Gulf South Conference series over Union University in a marathon, 13-8 contest. MC improved to 10-7 on the season and 5-1 in conference play while the Bulldogs dropped to 7-9 and 2-4. The Navy and Gold used a seven-run, eighth inning to claim the five-run contest and clinch…

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MC Women’s Basketball Team in GSC Tournament

For the first time since the 1994-95 season, the Mississippi College women’s basketball team earned a berth to the Gulf South Conference Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 29, with a 70-62 victory at the University of West Alabama. Mississippi College travels to Cleveland, Tenn., to face Lee University to open the GSC Tournament. Tip-off is set…

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Tori Roberts Named GSC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week

Mississippi College senior Tori Roberts has been named the Gulf South Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week, it was announced on Wednesday (Feb. 26). Roberts (Jackson, Miss.) has gone a perfect 4-0 in singles play this season, including picking up wins over the #4 players for NAIA #3 Xavier and NCAA #14 Angelo State. She has…

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USTA and Parks Department offer Beginner Tennis

USTA and Parks Department offer Beginner Tennis Once again the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) will be partnering to provide beginner tennis lessons for children ages 6-12 at Brighton Park, 530 S. Frontage Road from March 14 – April 25. Lessons will take place on Saturdays from 9:00…

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Mississippi College Indoor Track and Field Totals 17 Medals at GSC Indoor Championships

Mississippi College’s indoor track and field team grabbed some hardware at the Inaugural Gulf South Conference Championships with 17 total medals, including five championships while Daviciea McCartney and Tytavia Hardy each picked up special recognition from the championships. The Choctaws and Lady Choctaws each finished fourth in the team standings. Hardy was named the Most Outstanding Women’s Overall and…

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Trip To North Mississippi for Arrows Cancelled

The scheduled match ups between North Mississippi teams Oxford and Lafayette have been postponed due to the incessant rainfall. The trip to North Mississippi was to be a chance for the Arrows to jump start their 2020 season against two quality opponents, but the weather has put a damper on those plans. The Arrows are…

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MC Equestrian Team Excels in Texas Competition

Mississippi College’s stellar equestrian team tied for team high point champion during recent competition in Texas. Knotted up against University of Texas and Louisiana State University, MC riders excelled on day two of the competition at Rice University in early February. Up next: Mississippi College Lady Choctaws saddle up against Texas State University of San…

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Track & Field season preview

The Clinton Arrow Track and Field team is striving for success once again. They finished their indoor season at the Last Chance Invitational in Birmingham, Ala. with multiple personal records and podium appearances. The Arrows had two top-three finishers with Jake Moody placing third in pole vault with a mark of 14 feet and Martinez…

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Lady Arrows to Play in 6A Soccer Championship

  CLINTON – Clinton High School girls soccer took on Tupelo High School in the North State Semi-Final in Clinton, Mississippi this past Tuesday for a chance to go to the 6A Girls Soccer State Championship. The Lady Arrows took a 1-0 lead in the first half with beautiful saves from 8th Grader Sarah Polk…

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Hinds Bulldogs Complete Regular Season Sweep of Jones

ELLISVILLE – The Bulldogs of Hinds Community College captured a big 76-66 road win against Jones College on Monday night (Feb. 3) as they continue their playoff push. “For us, we needed to see a win on the board. We have been struggling the past few games because we have been turning over the ball…

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Kurt Powdar Tabbed NJCAA ITF National Athlete of the Week

Kurt Powdar (Chesapeake, Virginia) of the Hinds Community College track and field team was tabbed the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Indoor Track and Field (ITF) National Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Jaguar Invitational 2020 last week. Powdar won the Men’s Finals in 60 Meter Hurdles with a time of 7.84.…

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Lady Arrow Soccer Playoffs tonight

The Clinton Lady Arrow Soccer Team will host the 6A North State Girls Soccer game at Arrow Field TONIGHT (Tuesday, Feb. 4) at 5:30 vs. Tupelo.  Fans are asked to wear Red to show their support! Ticket prices for North State are $8, and only MHSAA State Passes are accepted. The winner of this game…

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Women’s 4×400 Meter Relay Now Ranked No. 2 in NJCAA

The Hinds men’s and women’s track and field teams competed Sunday (Feb. 2) at the Jaguar Invitational and brought home two first place finishes. The women’s 4×400 meter relay team, which is composed of Kimorla Muschette, Ockera Myrie, Jamaya Rand, and Betheny Sanders, won first place in the Women’s 4×400 Meter Relay Finals with a time of 3:51.40.…

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