By Datti Jinkiri There have been many Clinton High School baseball players who have excelled on the baseball diamond, and 2018 graduate Courtland Posey is currently adding his name the list. Posey recently completed his sophomore season at Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) in May. XULA is a historically black university located in New Orleans…
By Datti Jinkiri A popular sports saying is “offense sells tickets, while defense wins championships”. Clinton High School graduate Desmyn Baker would probably agree with this statement. Baker was a two-way player in high school. He was a MAC Class 6A All-State selection at both receiver and linebacker, plus he featured in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star…
Written by Nash Nunnery Danny Davis is as synonymous with Clinton High School football as the iconic arrowhead logo and remains a significant thread of the fabric that defines the proud history of the Arrows program. For the past 41 seasons, Davis has served as the distinctive voice behind the press box mike at historic…
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton 6U Allstar team capped off their 2021 season by winning the MS USSSA Allstar State Championship held in Brandon. Their combined record of fourteen to zero has them ranked first in the nation in power rankings. Pictured (l to r) are, front row: Eli Kieffer,…
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Family YMCA Swim Team, the Barracudas, is a competitive team that offers fun in the water in a positive environment. The team serves children ages 5-18. Swim team participants receive guidance on improving skills while swimming competitively at local levels through the Jackson Swim Association. The…
By Datti Jinkiri It’s amazing to think that four years have passed since two-time Dandy Dozen selection Galin Smith first arrived in Tuscaloosa in the same freshman class as current NBA player Collin Sexton. The Clinton High School graduate quietly performed when called upon in his three seasons with the Alabama Crimson…
By Datti Jinkiri The sport of swimming is in the world’s spotlight every four years due to its prominence in the Olympic Games. That will be the case this summer. However, a Clinton swimmer has shown his prowess outside of the Olympics. Blaise Vera has quietly taken his place amongst the fastest swimmers in…
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Christian Academy Warriors football team is ready for the start of their 2021 season. They kick off at Hillcrest Christian on August 13.
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Christian Academy Lady Warriors softball team is ready for the start of school. Team members include Robin Neblett, Maddie Bruner, Hailee Kosek, Ashlen Albritton, Audrey Bryson, Typhanie Teague, Ella Craft, Sawyer Turnage, Jaelyn Gholar, Khristian Babbitt, Ramsee Evans, Rilee Evans, Natalie Toups, Annalise Whitworth, Addison Crowder and Megan…
By Datti Jinkiri The 2021 USL League Two season was a unique one for Mississippi Brilla FC. The season was the team’s first since 2019. The 2020 season had never left the runway, as the COVID-19 pandemic affected it as well as the seasons of so many other sports leagues. Brilla entered the…