The Mississippi College football team will open the 2017 season on Thursday night when they travel to Georgia to face Clark Atlanta University at CAU Panther Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. (Central Time). The Choctaws are coming off their first season of full eligibility in Division II and the Gulf South Conference in 2016, going 3-7 and…
The CCA elementary football team has been hard at work preparing for their season. This group of young Warriors, who will be the future of Clinton Christian Academy football, is made up of 4th through 6th graders who get the opportunity to grow in the fundamentals of the game while competing against larger area schools such as…
Coach Gene Murphy, who has led the Hinds Community College Eagles in football for 33 years, is stepping down as head coach but will continue as athletic director. “As athletic director, Coach Murphy will continue to provide leadership and support to the athletes, coaches and staff of the athletic department,” said Hinds President Dr.…
Choctaws football optimistic about season By Mike Christensen At first blush, there would appear to be reason for concern at Mississippi College as it heads into the 2017 football season. The dual-threat starting quarterback from last year is gone, as is the wide receiver some believed to be the best in the conference. Eight other…
Clinton Christian Academy recently held their first annual Night of Champions Lift-a-Thon fundraiser, in which the football team raised over $2,000 and increased their overall lifting numbers by 7,000 pounds since June 1, with several players making the “1,000 Pound Club.”
By Datti Jinkiri 120 minutes of soccer were played at Clinton High School Saturday, and no one found the back of the net. Penalty kicks were needed to settle the Southern Conference title match between Brilla and FC Miami City. Up stepped Brilla goalkeeper Jordan Bell. Bell made two key stops, and defender Richard…
After qualifying for the Premier Development League postseason, Mississippi Brilla has been selected by the PDL to host the Southern Conference Championships July 21-22 in Clinton, MS. On Friday, July 21, #1 seed OKC Energy U23 will take on FC Miami City at 5:00 PM. Immediately afterwards, hosts Mississippi Brilla FC will take on #2 seeded SIMA at 7:30 PM.…
Goalfest Puts Brilla in Seventh Heaven By Datti Jinkiri Brilla ended the PDL regular season on a major tonight by easily defeating Texas United 7-1. The team had clinched a playoff spot last weekend and did not miss a beat. Seven different goalscorers found the net for the home team. Only four minutes had past when Brilla…
For the second match in a row, Mississippi Brilla dropped points to a team who, on paper, they should have beaten. After a 0-0 draw with Houston FC on Thursday night, Brilla welcomed Peachtree City MOBA, who sit in last place in the 11-team South Atlantic Division with a record of 2-7-1. Brilla had already beaten their…
by Datti Jinkiri Last weekend, Brilla returned back home in high spirits after an impressive roadtrip in Oklahoma City. Four points out of six was the outcome against the Mid South Division leaders. However, tonight at Clinton High School, they were held to a scoreless draw by a resilient Houston FC team. Brilla will definitely see this…