Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton’s Braden Crisler recently signed a letter of intent to play golf at Hinds Community College. A five-year member of the Clinton Golf Team, Crisler made appearances at the MHSAA State Golf Tournaments his freshman and junior seasons. Crisler is a member of the Mississippi Junior Golf Association and…
By Datti Jinkiri Former Mississippi College women’s soccer player Caitlin Hayes has had a fruitful professional career since she left Clinton. She currently plays for the Celtic FC Women, one of the best teams in Scotland. Last Sunday, Hayes played a massive part in the team winning its first trophy since 2010. Hayes’ 27th-minute header…
By Datti Jinkiri The creation of the early signing day in 2017 gave football recruits a preliminary opportunity to sign with the college of their choice. Five Mississippi junior college football players used this opportunity to solidify their commitment to Mississippi College and Head Coach John Bland next season. Tra Anderson, RJ Wilson, Jordan Boatman,…
The Clinton Arrows boys basketball team recently visited Clinton Park Elementary to read books to kindergarten and first-grade students.
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Christian Academy archery team will begin their upcoming season on February 1 for elementary and middle school, and February 8 for high school, all with meets at St. Andrews. Last year, the CCA archers finished as AIMS South-State Champions, and the students say they have high expectations again…
By Datti Jinkiri Mississippi College track and field athlete Christian Balcer was named GSC Indoor Track and Field Freshman of the Week today. Balcer is the second Choctaw – after fellow freshman Wesley Gibbs – to earn the award this indoor track and field season. The Hurley, Mississippi native also won this award twice during…
By Datti Jinkiri Clinton native Cam Akers continued his renaissance with a wonderful playoff performance on Monday night. Akers’ Los Angeles Rams topped the Arizona Cardinals 34-11 in the NFC Wild Card game. The former Arrow looked fresh and full of energy all evening, as he rushed 17 times for 55 yards and caught one…
By Datti Jinkiri The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently announced its 2020 and 2021 inductees to the NJCAA Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Gene Murphy, the legendary Hinds Community College football coach and athletic director, was among the eight honorees. Murphy spent thirty-eight years at Hinds as both a football coach and…
By Datti Jinkiri Kimani Hamilton, one of the best boys’ basketball players in the state, recently made his eagerly awaited college decision. The talented Clinton High School athlete committed to play at the next level with Mississippi State University. Hamilton was deciding between Mississippi State, Alabama and Ole Miss. The 6-foot-8 small forward narrowed his…
Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School senior Kinley Goodson has been named to the 2022 Dixie National Flag Girl Team following an application selection process and a three-day competition. The Flag Girl Team, as representatives of the sponsors that support the Dixie National, will be known and respected for their traditional beauty, professional…