By Danny C. Davis Last year, the Arrow offense had a productive season, averaging 25 points a game. But the Arrows lost fourth period leads against Brandon and Starkville, and lost to Ocean Springs in two overtimes. The toughest loss was the final game of the 2021 campaign, when the Arrows led Southaven in…
By Danny C. Davis In 2021, the Clinton Arrow football team did not have very many starters returning, but came close to having a great season. Clinton finished the regular season 6-4, losing to three top ten teams in the fourth period or in overtime. The Arrows lost to Ocean Springs in double overtime, 45-44.…
By Guest Columnist Nash Nunnery Playing football ends for everybody. It ends for the professional, who’s paid a king’s ransom to play a child’s game. It ends for the high school kid who warmed the bench for three years yet busted his hump every practice, delighted just to be on the team. Eventually, it…
By Taylor McKay Hathorn Four years ago, Tony Howard was invited to volunteer as a football coach at Sumner Hill Junior High School. Howard had played football at Belhaven University, so he wasn’t new to the x’s and o’s of one of Mississippi’s favorite past-times, and he quickly agreed to begin mentoring young athletes in…
By Danny C. Davis Clinton Christian Academy head football coach Zach Rogel saw a lot of improvement in his first season last year on Northside Drive in Clinton. The Warriors had a 3-7 record last year. Rogel feels the Warriors can take a big leap this season. “Year one was all about coming in…
The Clinton Public School District hosted its annual fall Meet the Arrows event to introduce the athletes for its fall sports programs. The Clinton High School band and cheerleaders also participated in the event.
The Clinton Courier Following a successful returning season last year, Clinton’s Therapeutic Recreation Department has opened TOPSoccer registration for what they are hoping is a great fall season. TOPSoccer is a non-competitive soccer league for individuals ages six and up with developmental or physical disabilities. There are no specific requirements for shoes, bottoms or other…
By Mike Christensen John Bland has a formula for success. The Mississippi College football coach wants to churn out yards with the triple-option offense, eat up clock and keep the ball away from the other team. Make some big plays on defense. Be steady in the kicking game. “We’re toe-to-toe with everybody now,” said…
By Datti Jinkiri The Mississippi College Choctaws have been picked to finish in sixth in the 2022 Gulf South Conference (GSC) football standings, courtesy of an announcement bythe league office on August 3. The Choctaws earned 17 points in the rankings, finishing ahead of North Greenville and Shorter. Two players – Nick Walker andCody…
By Datti Jinkiri The Mississippi College Choctaws have been picked to finish in sixth in the 2022 Gulf South Conference (GSC) football standings, courtesy of an announcement by the league office on August 3. The Choctaws earned 17 points in the rankings, finishing ahead of North Greenville and Shorter. Two players – Nick Walker and…