Football | 10/8/2026 10:15:00 AM

CLINTON -- The Clinton High School football team opens its 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Region 2-7A slate Friday night as the Arrows host Murrah in both team's region opener.

Clinton and Murrah will kick off at 7 p.m. at Arrow Field on the campus of Clinton High School.

THE MATCHUP

The Arrows (1-4) enter Friday's game following an off week after a 42-28 loss to Petal on Sept. 25 at Arrow Field.

Clinton trailed 21-7 at halftime before pulling within seven points twice in the second half. However, the Panthers pulled away late in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

Boskey Evans paced the rushing attack with a season-high 155 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries, averaging 9.1 yards per attempt.

Jayden Jones added 103 yards and touchdown on the ground, while the junior quarterback completed 9-of-22 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown.

Jamari Smith led the receiving corps with three catches for 50 yards and a score.

Clinton's defense was led by Sean Riddley, who recorded 10 tackles. Trevion Casnel followed with nine, while Montario Braden added six.

Murrah (1-5) enters Friday's matchup following a 24-12 loss to Lanier on Oct. 2 at South Jackson Stadium on the campus of Forest Hill High School in Jackson.

The Bulldogs held a 16-12 halftime advantage before blanking the Mustangs in the second half. Lanier extended its lead in the third quarter with a touchdown and two-point conversion.

Friday's contest marks the 38th all-time meeting between Clinton and Murrah. The Arrows lead the series 30-7 and have won the last 10 meetings between the programs.

Clinton claimed a 35-0 victory last season in the teams' first meeting since 2022.

WHAT TO KNOW

The Clinton Athletics Office has provided a comprehensive guide for fans attending Friday's region opener against Murrah. The guide can be found HERE.

Kickoff: 7 p.m.
Location: Arrow Field, Clinton, Miss.
Tickets: $11/GoFan

WATCH/LISTEN

Fans unable to attend Friday's game can follow the Arrows through a live video broadcast on HudlTV or a simultaneous radio broadcast on WJNT 1180 AM/96.9 FM.