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Clinton Arrow Swim Team hosted its first-ever invitational meet
The day Coach Marcy Rushing, swimmers, and parents have waited for finally came to life on Saturday, September 14th at the Clinton YMCA. The Clinton Arrow Swim Team hosted its first-ever invitational meet with Madison Central High School, Ridgeland High School, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School as competitors. Both CAST women and men came in…
Read MoreClinton shocks No. 1 Brandon, 65-62 in marathon game
By Danny C. Davis Yes, it really happened! Yes, the same Clinton team that won only one game in 2023, beat the number one team in the state of Mississippi – Brandon – 65-62 at Arrow Field. Clinton High School (CHS) will host Grenada on Friday night, September 20, at Arrow Field, one of…
Read MoreHomegrown Talent: Five Famous Soccer Players from Mississippi
Mississippi’s association with American football runs deep, but while the Magnolia State is a hotbed for emerging gridiron talent, the region has also been cultivating a growing soccer culture. From Major League Soccer (MLS) regulars to promising international prospects, players with potential have been produced on fields from Tupelo to Ocean Springs, Jackson to Clinton…
Read MoreArrow swim team heads into 2024-25 season
Special to The Clinton Courier The 2024-25 Clinton Arrow swim team includes thirty-four swimmers in grades seven through eleven from Clinton Junior High School, Sumner Hill Junior High School and Clinton High School. The team is under the direction of Coach Marcy Rushing. This is Rushing’s sixth year with the Arrows. Team captains this year…
Read MoreClinton Christian to field young team this season
By Danny C. Davis Last year was a historic year for the 2023 Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) Warrior football team. For the first time in school history, the team hosted a first-round playoff game and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. After a loss to eventual Class 3A state champion Tri-County Academy, the…
Read MoreClinton 12U Little League All Stars plays in Southwest Regionals
Clinton 12U Little League All Stars plays in Southwest Regionals By Danny C. Davis Clinton Baseball Association’s 12U, or under twelve, competed against some of the top all star teams nationally at the Little League Southwest Regional Tournament held August 14 in Waco, Texas. The Clinton team defeated Starkville to earn the Mississippi state championship.…
Read MoreArrow football team starts a new chapter for 2024 with new staff additions & new outlooks for offense and defense
Arrow football team starts a new chapter for 2024 By Danny C. Davis The Clinton Arrow football program has been playing football since 1920. There have been many coaching changings and up and down seasons for Arrows, who have played over 1,000 games in history. This year, a new chapter started in April with the…
Read More1978 Arrows baseball team finally gets state championship rings
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton Arrows have won two MHSAA Baseball Championships in the school’s baseball history. The first came in 1978, and the second in 1990. So, forty-six years after the first baseball title, a few of the 1978 team members discussed how great it would be if they could have a state…
Read MoreCAST – First Swim Meet
On Saturday, August 17th, the Clinton Arrows Swim Team competed in their first squad meet against six area swim teams. Both the Clinton Arrow women and men placed 3rd at this meet at the Cypress Lake swimming pool in Madison. Several relay teams qualified for North State swim meet. The Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay…
Read MoreCHS soccer represents in all-star matches
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton High School soccer teams had plenty of representation at the Randy West All-Star Games on Tuesday, July 9. Lady Arrow players Kate Crisler and Isabella Jones, along with Head Coach Elliot Rimmer and Assistant Coach Matthew Bobo, were selected to represent the North All-Star Girls’ Team in the…
Read MoreCHS cheer team finishes camp with multitude of awards
The Clinton Courier Thirty cheerleaders from the Clinton High School cheer team recently attended a UCA Cheer Camp on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. The camp included evaluations in Sideline and Cheer, for which the team received a gold ribbon, as well as Camp Routine, for which they were awarded a blue…
Read MoreClinton Athletics switch to Hudl TV for live-stream events
Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton Athletics’ live-streamed games have a new home. All Clinton Athletics varsity home games and, additionally, Arrow football’s six away games will be live streamed on Hudl TV, departing their former live-stream partner, NFHS Network. Hudl TV will host live-streamed games for baseball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, football, girls’ and…
Read MoreTrust The Process Track Club excels at 2024 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships & Around The Corner
By Guest Columnist Johnathan Perkins The Junior Olympic program is a progression series of meets consisting of Association, Region and National Championship meets. Our athletes first have to compete in our Association Championships, which consist of Mississippi and Louisiana track clubs, and finish in the top eight in order to advance to a Region meet.…
Read MoreTop 5 Instant Impact Freshmen in ACC College Football for 2024
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has expanded its reach more than ever before, covering areas from Boston in the north to Miami in the south and even as far west as Dallas and Silicon Valley. Such geographic diversity brings a wealth of talent to the league, especially with the recent additions of schools like SMU,…
Read MoreClinton High volleyball eyes start of 2024 season
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton High School (CHS) volleyball team started regular-season practices on Monday, July 22. Entering a new season, the Lady Arrows experienced a positive stretch of summer-league scrimmages in June and look to a reinforced roster that gives them hope that an improved 2024 regular season is forthcoming. Head Volleyball…
Read MoreClinton 12U Little League All Stars headed to Southwest Regionals
By Danny C. Davis Clinton Baseball Association’s 12U, or under twelve, All Stars have won the Mississippi Little League Baseball state 12U championship. On July 18, Clinton defeated the Starkville 12U All Stars 1-0 at the Mississippi State 12 U tournament at Hattiesburg with a walk-off single by Thomas Cole. Kellan Langdon pitched a complete…
Read MoreFrom Gunners to Magpies: Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024/25 English Premier League Season
As the summer sun begins to wane, the excitement for the upcoming 2024/2025 English Premier League (EPL) season reaches fever pitch. With teams bolstering their squads, managers refining their strategies, and fans eagerly awaiting kick-off on August 16, 2024, the new season promises to be a thrilling spectacle. In this early preview, we delve into…
Read MoreClinton Baseball Association Allstar teams shine in playoffs
EDITOR’S NOTE: Team play has continued through the summer; this is a selection of photos from wins in early June. 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U teams completed their seasons by winning their state championships, and the 9U team made it to the finals.
Read MoreDos and Don’ts of Using Golf Carts
Life’s all fun and games until you’re barreling down the fairway in a golf cart with a mind of its own, right? Before you transform into Lewis Hamilton of the greens, there are a few things you might want to know. Before you start your Grand Prix – ahem – your game, it’s crucial to…
Read MoreClinton’s Esports Scene: Where Gamers Unite
Something exciting is happening in Clinton: esports is taking root. Competitive video gaming is sweeping through university campuses and local high schools. This action combines the thrill of victory with the buzz of strategy. Apart from playing games, many are also chasing dreams. Don’t want to miss out on the action? This article explores the…
Read MoreSoccer: Can Gregg Berhalter survive the inquest into the USMNT’s early exit from the Copa America?
Ahead of any major international soccer tournament, there will inevitably be plenty of pressure on the host nation to go deep into the competition. These expectations tend to be ratcheted up a few notches as pundits tend to surmise that the home nation will thrive on the familiarity and that they should be able to…
Read MoreMt. Salus track teams win state championship
The Mt. Salus Christian School boys and girls junior varsity track teams recently competed at the MAIS District 3 – AA track meet, and both teams brought home the championship trophy. Pictured (l to r) are the Mt. Salus boys junior varsity state champions, front row: Braden Jackson, Christian Dyson, Nolan Fults, Jace Williams, Trey…
Read MoreFrom the Sidelines to the Spotlight: How MLB WAGs Are Making Their Mark
In the world of Major League Baseball (MLB), players often garner the most attention, but a recent study by Doc’s Sports reveals that their partners, the WAGs (wives and girlfriends), are increasingly stepping into the limelight as influential figures. These women are not just supporting their significant others; they are carving out their own spaces…
Read MoreNew Arrows football coach looking forward to spring drills
By Danny C. Davis Recently-hired new head football coach John Carr has hit the ground running on Arrow Drive. Carr was named head football coach in March, after twelve-year head football coach Judd Boswell resigned. Boswell will continue to serve as athletic director. “We met each assistant coach when I got here, and I wanted…
Read MoreArrows Boys And Arrows Girls Soccer Teams Celebrated At Banquet
Arrow boys soccer team recognized at banquet By Danny C. Davis The Clinton High School (CHS) boys soccer team had a phenomenal run over the past three seasons, led by thirteen seniors who took CHS to back-to-back MHSAA state championships in 2022 and 2023. The team was honored at an awards banquet held last month…
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