Clinton, Mississippi, Local Sports
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Arrows slug Pirates 14-0
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton High School baseball season is still young, but the Arrows are off to a really good start. Clinton totally dominated Pearl on February 23, with a 14-0 shutout on the road. The Arrows improved to 4-1. The Arrows earlier defeated Newton County 15-5, Ridgeland 4-2, and Senatobia 11-1. The…
Read MoreArrow boys soccer team falls to Tupelo in playoffs
By Danny C. Davis After a tough overtime loss to Tupelo in the Class 7A second round playoffs at Arrow Field and two sudden death five-minute overtime periods, the Clinton Arrow boys soccer team fell to the Golden Waves 3-2 on a penalty shot playoff. It was a tough way to finish after…
Read MoreHamer Morgan named as Arrow football’s head coach
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton High School administration did not have to go very far to hire a new head football coach. Arrow defensive coordinator Hamer Morgan was announced as Clinton’s 20th head coach since the football program began in 1920. He replaced John Carr, who left Clinton after only ten months as head…
Read MoreCHS bowling teams compete at state level
The Clinton High School Kingpins and Lady Kingpins bowling teams finished the season undefeated and advanced to regional competition, where both teams brought home first place, advancing them to the state bowling tournament. In addition, several players were named All-Star Players for the Regional Tournament. On the Kingpins team, Aiden McGloster was in first…
Read MoreClinton Lady Arrows soccer falls 2-1 in playoffs at Oxford
The Clinton Lady Arrow soccer team fell in the second round of the Class 7A MHSAA North playoffs at Oxford on February 8. Clinton finished 14-5-1. The Lady Arrows were hoping to make it to the Class 7A…
Read MoreClinton football coach John Carr leaves for Starkville
By Danny C. Davis Less than one year after Clinton High School football coach John Carr was hired, he has left to be head coach at Starkville High School. Carr was hired in April 2024 to replace twelve-year head coach Judd Boswell, who had accepted the position as athletic director for the school district.…
Read MoreArrow Soccer Advances Past Hernando in Playoff Opening Round
The Clinton High School Men’s Soccer team wanted redemption after the Hernando Tigers bounced them from the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 7A Playoffs last season. On Tuesday night, in front of a raucous crowd, the Arrows returned the favor and bounced the Tigers, who were the defending MHSAA Class 7A State Champions,…
Read MoreNew coaching era arrives for MC softball
By Charlie Rook For the first time in eighteen seasons, the Choctaws’ softball team will have a new head coach leading the way. Coach Leigh Streetman is set to take the reins for the Choctaws, as Coach Brooke O’Hare’s long tenure with the team comes to an end. The Hueytown, Alabama, native steps up to…
Read MoreFormer Arrow Dontae Walker was one of the best ever for CHS
By Guest Columnist Danny C. Davis Former Clinton Arrow and Mississippi State running back Dontae Walker sadly passed away December 27, 2024 at the young age of 44, after a short illness. Walker starred at Clinton from 1996-99, during which time he broke all the Arrow football offensive records dating back to the team’s…
Read MoreAwards ceremony held for Arrow football team
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton Arrow football team, much improved in 2024, was recently honored at an awards ceremony, held recently at the Clinton High School Auditorium. Clinton, under first-year head coach John Carr, finished 4-6, with a couple of close losses against arguably the toughest schedule in the state of any classification. All…
Read MoreJustin Roberts Named Mississippi Brilla’s Recruiting Coordinator
As Mississippi Brilla FC enters its 19th season in USL League 2, a new staff member has been brought on to continue Brilla’s success. The former Brilla player Justin Roberts has earned the title of Recruiting Coordinator for the club and will be the main communicator with potential recruits for the team. “It is great…
Read MoreFormer Arrow kicker has stellar year at Northwest CC
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton High Arrows have a long history of place kickers excelling at the next college level. Hayden Wolfe is the latest to joint that group. Wolfe was the kicker and punter in 2022 and 2023 for CHS. His senior year, he earned a spot as the Mississippi kicker in the…
Read MoreStudents attend TOPSoccer Jamboree
Each year, as part of an effort to grow as leaders through community service, Mrs. Freeman’s fifth-grade ACCENT students at Eastside Elementary School attend the TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) Jamboree. The TOPSoccer Jamboree is a community-based program that offers mentally and/or physically challenged children and young adults the opportunity to participate in meaningful…
Read MoreBasketball Game Preview: Clinton Arrows vs. Starkville Yellowjackets
By Max Preps The Clinton Arrows are taking a road trip to challenge the Starkville Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Starkville took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Clinton, who comes in off a win. Clinton is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi’s…
Read MoreShould James Tavernier’s time at Rangers be considered a success?
Now in the midst of his 10th season as a Rangers player, James Tavernier has seen it all during his decade at Ibrox. The attacking right-back joined the Gers from Wigan Athletic in 2015, when they were still in the Scottish Championship and attempting to build their way back to the top after being demoted…
Read MoreThe 6 NFL Teams Most Likely to Make the Super Bowl
It’s that electric time of year when NFL fans start daydreaming about Super Bowl glory, and bettors take out their calculators to crunch the odds. With the playoffs just starting, some teams are shaping up as favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in February. But which squads are actually built to go the distance?…
Read MoreTop New Things Golf Players Should Try in 2024
Approaching the year fills golf lovers with excitement as they look forward to new adventures and opportunities to improve their skills on the green, grassy courses of their favorite game—golf. With a rich history and a commitment to progress and innovation, the sport continues to entice players with tools and techniques that promise to give…
Read MoreClinton falls to Madison Central to end season
By Danny C. Davis Any hopes of extending the 2024 football season for Clinton High School ended with the Arrows’ 49-39 loss to rival Madison Central on November 7 in the Arrows’ final regular season game. A win against the Jaguars would have given the Arrows the second seed position in Region 2-7A playoffs, and…
Read MoreNBA New Talent: The Stars Shaping the Future
The NBA is evolving, with young talents stepping into the spotlight. These emerging stars are not only skilled but also marketable, promising to lead the league into a new era. Key Takeaways Victor Wembanyama is making waves with his unique skills and leadership potential. Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are dynamic guards with high marketability.…
Read MoreArrows need win against Madison Central to get playoff spot
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton Arrows fell 53-35 on November 1 at Germantown in a crucial Region 2 game with big playoff implications. With the loss, CHS drops to 1-2 in Region 2-7A. A win at Germantown would have clinched a playoff spot for Clinton. Now the only path to the playoffs for Clinton…
Read MoreArrows can clinch a playoff spot with a win over Germantown Friday night
By Danny C. Davis Despite falling to #1 Tupelo on the road on October 25, the Clinton Arrows can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Germantown Mavericks on November 1 at Gluckstadt. The Arrows stand 4-4 overall on the season, and 1-1 in Region 2-7 A. The two teams were in the…
Read MoreClinton upsets #3 ranked Starkville, 31-22
By Danny C. Davis What a difference a year makes. Last year, Starkville beat Clinton 60-20 on a shortened game with a running clock the whole second half. It was the third-most points the Arrows had given up in modern history. But things are much different this year, with a healthy Arrow lineup. Clinton jumped…
Read MoreSwimmers Met the North State Half Class III Qualifying Times
These swimmers met the North State Half Class III qualifying times and will swim on Saturday, October 5th at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS for a chance to advance to the State Swim meet. Ashlee Sumrall Avery Peacock Abbie Rushing Tejasvi Uppu Ellie Rushing Riley Parham Kate Gilliam Clara McCombs Riley Byas Maddy Breaux…
Read MoreClinton Arrow Swim Team Vicksburg Meet
On Saturday, September 21st, Clinton Arrow Swim Team traveled to Vicksburg to participate in Rumble on the River. The team as a whole placed second with a combined 102 points – the women collected 56 points and the men collected 46 points. Kate Gilliam placed 1st in the 200 Yard Freestyle and 3rd in…
Read MoreArrow Field Entry Rules & Regulations Update
The Clinton Public School District is instilling a few new policies for events held at Arrow Field for home Varsity Football Games. Starting Friday, September 20, 2024, students will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the stadium. Adults with diaper bags and other necessary bags will still be able to bring those in with…
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