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…
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…
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…
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…
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Public School District recently announced Joshua Luckett as the new head coach of the Clinton Arrows boys basketball team. “I’m very excited about this new opportunity at Clinton. Thanks to Dr. Fortenberry and Judd Boswell for the chance to lead the boy’s basketball program,” Luckett said. “I look…
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Ferriss Trophy presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River Resort. The Ferriss Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding college baseball player in the state of Mississippi. The trophy was named for Dave…
There’s just something special about college basketball; the packed arenas, the deafening student sections, the thrill of a close game where anything feels possible. It’s a sport filled with passion, underdogs, and moments that have become legendary. March Madness: Where the Unpredictable Happens Every March, the NCAA tournament takes over. It’s three weeks of buzzer-beaters,…
Entering her senior year at Mississippi College, Hayley Blackwell McKinion ’01 was at the top of her game. But she had a difficult decision to make. As a sophomore, the standout pitcher on the softball team had helped lead the Choctaws to the American Southwest Conference postseason tournament while earning ASC Player of the Year…
The Mississippi State Bulldogs men’s basketball team experienced a dynamic season, showcasing their resilience and growth under the helm of head coach Chris Jans. The team faced a mixed bag of results throughout the season, with pivotal games that highlighted their capabilities and areas for improvement. Early non-conference games set a challenging pace, with the…
It’s no exaggeration to say that Joe Walker Jr. built one of the most successful – and highly regarded – collegiate track and field coaching careers in the history of American sports. During his 49-years leading student-athletes, the Utica native and Mississippi College graduate won five straight Southeastern Conference championships at the University of Florida,…