2-0 PRESEASON; 6-1 OVERALL

The CJHS team has really given us all reason to be super-excited about being able to watch these guys for the next four years. This could very well be the BEST team that Clinton has ever produced; considering how much they have to learn, how much they have to grow, and how much talent is still untapped.

Parents, please commit to supporting these guys (and the cheerleaders) for the next 4 years. Be a part of the booster club. Be a part of t-shirt sales. Help with Gatorade and replenishing foods. Be a part of the athletic banquet. Or, offer up your services to make this something that nobody else can match.

Aside from the players, coaches and cheerleaders, we offer special thanks to Benjie Barham for leading the parents' side of the booster club, to Ike Tyre and Michael Brown for working the sideline chains and down-markers at home games, Edwin Campbell for ArrowVision work, all parents who came to the booster meetings, and to all parents who came to the games (home AND away) and yelled for these guys. If we left you out, our most sincere apologies. It truly takes a village.... as they say.

And TWO MORE THINGS:

1. We have a number of guys who not only played football this year, but will also be playing CJHS basketball and CJHS baseball. If you will come and support those teams, then you will get to know these guys so well that they will almost be like your own sons!

2. Remember that you can watch game recaps on www.youtube.com. The links are found on this site. Just scroll down.

Thanks again. See you at the Arrow Banquet closer to the end of school!

CJHS v NWR Highlight Video

Last highlight video of 2011. Great job, guys! You have really given the parents and fans something to look forward to next year!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhcYdkzNVN4

CJHS NWR GAME PROGRAM

Click picture and print. Great for game!

WARREN CENTRAL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-CTDOyv9mE

Game Program For Tuesday

Click on the image and hit "print". Good to have at the game!

Update On Arrow T-Shirts

We have 87 Arrow Football T-shirts left, each at $10! We will be selling them at the CJHS v Warren Central game on Tuesday, so look for us! Buy a shirt and support the Arrow Banquet. Thanks!

PS: See below for a picture of the shirt....

Arrow T-Shirts

We have Clinton Arrows Football T-Shirts for sale! Sizes include Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL. Look for us tonight at the Clinton-Murrah game (Clinton High School). They are $10 each and the money goes to the Arrow Award Banquet to be held toward the end of the year.

CJHS v VICKSBURG HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed2U0qi-HXA

CJHS v VICKSBURG: GAME PROGRAM

Click on the picture and print your program!

BOOSTER CLUB MEETING; 10/6/11

Coach Smithhart invites all parents to the next Booster Club meeting. Coach will be at this meeting and it is set for the CJHS cafeteria on Thursday, October 6th at 6pm. Watch this site for a letter from him and more info on the t-shirts.

PS: Go to the videos below to see highlights of our last three games!

CJHS v MADISON CENTRAL: YouTube Highlight Vid!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgmmTYe-iQE

CJHS v TERRY: YouTube Highlight Video!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t6j-5LX5w4

CJHS v PEARL: YouTube Highlight Video!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wubbNH8X77c

CJHS v PEARL RECAP

This Tuesday saw the Arrows get back on the winning track when Clinton played host to Pearl in a rematch of the NWR Jamboree game. They wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard. In the first quarter, Rachad Taylor put up his first TD with a 58 yard run. After the 2 point conversion to Jacobi Hearn, the score was 8-0. Immediately afterwards, Michael Brown picked off a Pearl pass and then Taylor exposed the Pirate defense with a 42 yard run to the 4. Darius Mayberry took it in for a 12 yard TD, and the extra point made it a 15-0 game.

The second quarter started off with a Pearl fumble deep in their territory that was recovered by Brown but wasn’t awarded, later resulting in a Pirate TD. Their extra point was stuffed at the goal line by Brown, Jaryne McNeil and Ty Irwin. But the Arrows kept up the momentum immediately afterwards with a 51-yard TD run by Deion Lacey and a 47-yard TD run by Taylor. With 8.7 seconds in the half, Pearl put up another TD to make it 27-12.

The second half started with another Pearl TD, but then the Arrows stepped up already great defense with a fumble recovery by Gideon Pierce. A Michael Brown kick return of 66 yards set up a 4-yard Taylor TD and the Arrows sealed a 35-18 victory. The CJHS team is now 3-1 and has only three games left in the 2011 season.

CJHS v PEARL; TUE @ CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL

Booster Club Meeting Recap

We are still in need of cases of blue or yellow 20oz GATORADE and SNICKERS. Please parents: if you haven't already helped with this effort, please do so. You can drop it off with one of the coaches at the locker room after practice. Or, if you need help, contact me at dibancins@aol.com.

Even though no official paperwork went home today, T-shirts are in. Just take $10 to school tomorrow and the coaches will give your child a t-shit that fits. Parents can buy shirts, too. More info on that soon. We may even have them for sale at tomorrows Madison Central game at CHS.

Finally, we are still behind in the membership for the booster club. The club helps to pay for equipment and our season-ending Arrow Award Banquet. If you've paid, you should see your name on the main page in the upper right. PLEASE consider joining. The order form is found by scrolling down on this page. It's $20 and can be given to Coach Smithhart.

Thanks, and GO ARROWS!

CJHS v MADISON CENTRAL RECAP

The CJHS Arrows suffered their first defeat of the season on Tuesday, narrowly losing to rival host Madison Central 21-18. For the Arrows, it was their first loss of the year, including pre-season scrimmages.

After a turnover on the first Arrow possession, MC found the end zone on a 6-yard run. The extra point made the score 7-0. CJHS answered right away when Rachad Taylor set the Arrows up with a 61 yard run. On the ensuing play, Darius Mayberry took it untouched into the end zone. The extra point was wide right and the score was MC 7-6.

The Arrow defense held the Jaguars on their next possession, stopping them inside our 15 yard line. After a penalty on CJHS, Taylor made runs of 38 and 44 yards, the later scoring to take the lead. The two point conversion failed and the Arrows took a halftime lead of 12-7.

The third quarter saw MC score on a 33 yard TD run. Later, with the score still 14-12, the Arrows committed their second turnover at their own 25, resulting plays later in a Jag 16 yard TD run. The extra point was good and the score was 21-12.

On the ensuing kickoff, Madison Central tried an onside kick which was recovered by CJHS Arrow Ronnie Brown. After two hard runs by Mayberry, the Arrows moved to the fourth quarter. Taylor then found Armani Lewis on a slant pass to the right that gained 35 yards down to the 3. A few plays later, Taylor found Mayberry on a swing pass to the left to make the score 21-18. The two-point conversion was no good and the game ended on the next Madison Central possession.

The Arrows now get to play their next three of four games at Clinton High School. The next game is against Pearl at CHS and kickoff is set for 5:00.

CJHS Booster Club Meeting

On Thursday the 22nd, Coach Smithhart will have a meeting with the CJHS Booster Club. We will meet at 6:30pm at the CJHS Cafeteria. If you're interested, make plans to attend!

CJHS Football Article: The Clinton News

In case you didn't see the 9/20/11 copy of The Clinton News.

CJHS @ MADISON CENTRAL

Your program for the upcoming CJHS v MC game to be held at 5pm at Madison Central.

As always, wear RED if possible!

CJHS v TERRY DVD

Video of the last game is done. Includes the 5th quarter. If you want a copy, email dibancins@aol.com. Include your name, phone number and (if you have an Arrow player) his name.

Cost is $10 per DVD. They came out pretty good, I think. Last day for ordering is Sunday. Then, erasing to make room for the Madison Central game!!!!

CJHS MOVES TO 2-0

This afternoon in Terry, the Arrows got their second regular season win 22-7. They were supported by their largest crowd of the year, the majority of whom were decked in RED.

The Arrows scored on their first possession when Darius Mayberry found the endzone from the 2 after two long carries (including a nice kickoff return). The two-point conversion was no good.

Soon after, they found themselves down 7-6 until a breakout 4th quarter, all set up by incredible defensive effort from Austin Beasley. In the fourth quarter alone, Beasley has two fumble recoveries and a sack. Another sack was recorded by Curtis Kelly.

Rachad Taylor scored two TDs, both within the 5 yard line and converted one of the 2-point conversions. Cameron Akers went over on the second 2-point conversion.

The CJHS team will have a recap in the next issue of THE CLINTON NEWS, so be sure to look for it where the paper is distributed. And, be sure to circle next Tuesday for our away game at Madison Central. Everyone knows what kind of rivalry our two schools have long-held. Plan to be there in red for that one, too!

CHANGES!

There have been a few changes in jersey numbers this week. Attached is the REVISED program for the Terry game this afternoon and features the corrected version of the roster.

Wear RED, come to Terry and support the boys!

TERRY GAME: TUESDAY SEPT 13

1st THING: PLEASE TRY TO WEAR RED TO THE TERRY GAME!

Bus should be pulling out of CJHS between 3:30-3:45pm. You can follow us OR look at this program and directions to join us in Terry.

The 1-0 Arrows will also be featured in the next Clinton News. If you have a child in this game, you should be there if possible to support them. And, we STILL need new members of the Booster Club AND drinks/snacks/etc. Those kids are going without essential stuff pre- and post-game.

See you in Terry???? GO ARROWS!!!!

PICS FROM BRANDON GAME

A company called www.picturesareready.com took a number of pics at the game. You can find the gallery of pics at the following address:

http://www.picturesareready.ifp3.com/#/gallery/9-6-2011-7th-9th-grade-bran-vs-clin/

We do not endorse, sponsor or benefit from anything associated with this site. Any purchases with this company are independent and separate from CJHS.

ARROWS UNDEFEATED. DEFENSE HOLDS BRANDON TO 0 POINTS

The CJHS 8th Grade Arrows held off a tough Brandon Bulldog squad on a cool Clinton evening, beating their cross-town rivals 6-0. Despite two dropped long passes on offense, the game was primarily a defensive struggle on both sides. The biggest defensive play for the Arrows came in the 3rd quarter, when they held the Bulldogs on a 4th down play from the 7 yard line.

With roughly 3:30 to go in the game, Clinton's Michael Brown (#26) intercepted a Brandon pass to set up the Arrow offense. They then mastered a long drive to pull out the win that started with a 4th down pass interference call against a Brandon cornerback covering Barrett Barham (#83). It was followed up by a first down run by Rachad Taylor (#3). Then, after three unsuccessful plays, the Arrows converted their 4th down with a 19 yard TD run by Taylor. The extra point was no good and 2:44 remained.

Brandon had their chances with a couple of long passes that were just out of reach or dropped. The Arrows stuffed their 4th down attempt and chalked it up for their first win of the season.

Afterwards, the 5th quarter was short in action. Despite some great passes by QB Kyle Singleton (#8) and tough runs by Matthew Landfair (#33) and Rico McDonald (#43), the game was called 0-0.

Be sure to follow the Arrows to our next game (at Terry) with kickoff set for 5pm. Check this website to get the times to follow the bus OR directions.

CJHS NEWS: CHANGES! PLEASE READ

The game against Brandon has been MOVED to Clinton High School. It's still set for tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5pm. There is a "program" to the left that you can click on and print. It will give you our roster and schedule. PLEASE WEAR RED IF POSSIBLE!

We desperately need the Arrow parents to bring the following for our team:

* Case of 20 oz Gatorade (blue or yellow)

* Case of bottled water, and

* Big package of Snickers or Nabs (any kind)

It can be dropped off at CJHS in the office at any time with instructions to be given to one of the coaches. And remember, if you haven't already joined the Arrow Booster Club ($20), they boys could really use your help!

See you all at Clinton High tomorrow just before 5pm!!!

JULIAN WOODSON

No confirmed news on the extent of the injury from last Tuesday, but Julian will be out for the remainder of the season. It must be tough on the young man to go through practices and look forward to the season, only to be injured in the Jamboree. Hang in there, Julian!

RECAP FROM ICE CREAM SOCIAL

First, congrats to the CJHS Cheerleaders for an AWESOME performance and hosting the ice cream social. We are glad that you work hard to support us!

Remember: We need your support of the CJHS Booster Club. You can download the membership form, attach your $20 and have your Arrow return in an envelope to Coach Smithhart at school. Also, any water, Gatorade, Nabs, etc you can provide would be so greatly appreciated! If you need more info, just ask!

Also, look for more new things on the website soon. We may have hundreds of high quality pics of each game and more.

Great seeing everybody at the event tonight. It's going to be a great year!

ROSTER FOR 2011 CJHS ARROWS

PICS FROM JAMBOREE

Just a few pics from Tracey Harrison..

Top Left: Ty Irwin (RCB) closes in to make tackle

Top Right: Coach Naya talks to the defense

Middle: Coach Smithhart talks to the team

Bottom Left: Barrett Barham closes in on a catch

Bottom Right: Nice run from Ezekial Thurman on the left side!!!

Bottom: Michael Brown (TB) awaits the handoff while Haven Cox (FB) and Trace Tyre (TE) get ready.

Want more from Tracey? Email dibancins@aol.com to get pics.

Go Arrows!

ARROWS BRING HOME TWO VICTORIES

The CJHS 8th Grade Arrow Football Team gave everybody reason to be excited about the 2011 season tonight. The Jamboree at NWR featured two games for the Arrows. Each game consisted of 10 plays from the 40 yard line. Coaches were allowed on the field for the exhibition in an attempt to "fine-tune" the respective offensive and defensive teams.

In the first game, the Arrows defeated Pearl, scoring two touchdowns to Pearl's one. In perhaps the most telling part of the victory, the first string defense held Pearl's first string offense to roughly 20 yards after the first 10 plays. And of the two TDs afterwards by the Arrows, one was a deep pass from Rachad "Rock" Taylor to a wide open Ezekiel Thurman.

In the second game versus a very big Madison Central Jaguar team, it was the running game that put the Arrows in the endzone. And, it was the last play of the entire game that featured the TD to beat the Jags.

The ride home on the CHS bus was probably made a lot better not only by the fact that we came away with two victories, but also because EVERY ARROW played in the games. Some, in fact, played both offense and defense.

The 8th grade Arrows resume practice tomorrow in pads to work harder on improving their game. This is going to be a special season, and you can help in two ways:

1. Join the Arrow Booster Club. It's $20 and the money goes to drinks and such for the team. You can join at the Ice Cream Social hosted by the CJHS Cheerleaders on Thursday at 5:30pm.

2. Follow this blog and COME TO THE GAMES! We will ask the parents to wear a particular color for each game to make our presence easily seen to the guys. Be a part of this family and you will remember it forever!

GAME INJURY

During the 2nd game versus Madison Central, Julian Woodson sustained a lower leg injury. No update is available as of 8pm, but we will post the status just as soon as we hear. Keep him in your prayers that he will be OK !

CJHS v NWR; 8/30/11

Unfortunately, rosters and jersey numbers were not made public before the game. So, the attached program doesn't give you that information. But, we should have that before the next game! Please print the attached page for the 2011 game schedule and directions to NWR. And, be sure to wear RED to the game!

Kickoff is at 5pm, so be sure to get there as soon as you can (4:30 or so, if possible). See you all there!!!

Meet Your 8th Grade Cheerleaders

L-R: Darby Turman, Sydney Boetler, Casey Collier, Sarah Grace Ashcraft, Josey Kate Godfrey, Maddie Howell, Summer Breithaupt, McCall Sturgis, Abbie Williams, Lea Cornelius, Lindsey Crosby, Sara Beth Pardue

PLANNING AHEAD

Prepare your Arrow for Game Day! Jerseys should be allocated before Tuesday for the team to wear to school. Please plan on your Arrow to wear the jersey on that day.

Also: the team will be taking the bus from CJHS to Northwest Rankin for the JAMBOREE. Afterwards, Coach Smithhart and Coach Naya may let them come back with parents.

Message From Coach Smithhart

To The Parents and Fans Of The CJHS 8th Grade Team;

As you know, our season is approaching quickly! We welcome you to become part of the Arrows Pride by sponsoring or giving a donation to the CJHS Football Team.

We take great pride in the CJHS team. We not only have a great group of enthusiastic and talented young men, but also a coaching staff dedicated to bringing out the best in each of them. Your contributions make it possible for us to have things such as essential snacks and drinks both before and after our games. It also helps with the annual Arrow Banquet and so many other expenses.

We desperately count on even the smallest of support from our parents and boosters to make this possible. We will gladly give you thanks during our home games and feel certain that you will find participation in our program to be a truly rewarding experience.

Thank you in advance for your contribution, attendance, support and love of the young men in red and black. Go Arrows!

DIRECTIONS TO GAMES

FYI to the parents traveling to the 5pm CJHS games:

We will be putting up directions to the Tuesday game on the Monday before each game. Don't worry! You will be able to print and carry them with you. Prepare to come and be loud. See you there!

CJHS ARROW BOOSTER CLUB

Alright, Arrows... The 2011 CJHS Football Arrow Booster Club is calling on you to help by joining us!

Each of the nearly 90 boys playing for the red and black are in need of Gatorade, water and energy snacks for pre- and post-games. We desperately need your help. A gift of $20 to the club can help TREMENDOUSLY. The funds are 100% used by the boys.

If you want to join and help us, you can:

Print the document on this site and send to the school with your Arrow.

Or, you can simply drop it off at the CJHS office (addressed to Coach Smithhart).

(Checks can be made payable to Arrow Booster Club)

Or, you can email us at dibancins@aol for more info.

Or, you can join at the Ice Cream Social on Thursday, Sept 1st!

However you do it, PLEASE HELP US!!!! Thanks!

CHEERLEADERS HOST ICE CREAM SOCIAL: 9/1/11

The 2011 CJHS Arrow Ice Cream Social will be held at the CJHS Cafeteria from 5:30-7:00pm on Thursday, September 1st. The event will be hosted by the CJHS Cheerleaders and will feature the entire 2011 Arrow 8th grade team.

Make plans to come by, meet the team and cheerleaders, and learn more about how you can make this a GREAT YEAR for the Arrows. Info on the Booster Club, purchase of T-shirts, and more will be available in addition to great ice cream! In three short years, this group will be representing us at Arrow Field. Get to know all of them NOW and show them how much you support the ARROWS!