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Howell and Gillom Trophies

Finalists Announced for the Howell and Gillom Trophies presented by the MBCI and Pearl River Resort

The end of the 2021-2022 basketball season indicates it is time to award the Gillom Trophy and the Howell Trophy presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) and the Pearl River Resort to the most outstanding college basketball players. The awards will be presented at a luncheon held at the Mississippi Sports Hall…

Jaylon Davis

Davis named male State Farm athlete of the month for November

Special to The Clinton Courier Jaylon Davis (right) was named State Farm athlete of the month for November. Davis is a senior basketball player at Clinton High School. Pictured with Davis is State Farm agent Tim Bruss.

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Smith’s Three-Pointer Gives Choctaws Thrilling Comeback Win Over Montevallo

  The Mississippi College Choctaws knocked off Montevallo on Thursday night, winning in thrilling fashion with a last second three-pointer by freshman Taylon Smith, that lifted MC to a 63-61 comeback win in GSC play. In the first half of play, both teams remained in a tight score with MC holding a slight advantage, 17-16, with 8:19 remaining in…

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Walker named female State Farm athlete of the month for November

Special to The Clinton Courier Kaitlyn Walker (right) was named State Farm athlete of the month for November. Walker is a junior basketball player at Clinton High School. Pictured with Walker is State Farm agent Tim Bruss.

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Clinton Arrow Soccer Winning Season Recap

The Clinton Courier focused all our talents on covering the achievements of both the Boys and Girls Soccer Team this year. Our sports team of Datti Jinkiri and Danny Davis provided double coverage for our readers. Check out their coverage below: Arrows top Cougars to win Class 6A State Championship By Datti Jinkiri   “Good things…

Robin Neblett

CCA’s Nick Strickland and Jordyn May shoot perfect score against St. Andrews

CCA’s Warrior archery team won their season opener against St. Andrews on 2/1/22. Jordyn May and Nick Strickland (both 7th graders) shot a perfect round (score of 50) at 10 meters.       CCA Senior, Robin Neblett, shot a perfect round (score of 50) at 15 meters in the high school season opener against…

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Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River Resort to Sponsor Hall of Fame College Basketball and Baseball Awards

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians/Pearl River Resort announced today an agreement for title sponsorship of the annual basketball and baseball awards presented to the Most Outstanding College Player in Mississippi in each sport. In basketball the women compete for the Gillom Trophy named for Ole Miss All-American…

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Clinton basketball players named to All Star rosters

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton basketball player Kaitlyn Walker was named to the Mississippi North/South All Star teams for 2022.   Clinton basketball player Kimani Hamilton was named to the Mississippi North/South All Star teams for 2022.    

Arrows mourn loss of coaching legend James “Booty” Sloan

By Nash Nunnery Clinton High School football coaching legend James “Booty” Sloan, 81, passed away on January 16, 2022. The following is a tribute to Sloan’s legacy as the Arrows’ all-time career leader in wins and the significant impact the veteran coach made on his players and the Clinton community. James “Booty” Sloan didn’t replace…

Teachers vs. students basketball game

Teachers vs. students basketball game held

Sumner Hill students and faculty recently participated in a faculty vs. students basketball game to close out the 2021 fall semester.