SWIMMING | 8/2/2026 11:32:00 AM
CLINTON -- The Clinton Arrows Swim Team (CAST) is diving into the 2026 season stronger than ever, with 45 athletes representing Clinton Junior High School, Sumner Hill Junior High School, and Clinton High School.
Under the direction of Coach Marcy Rushing, who enters her eighth-year guiding the Arrows, CAST is poised for a great season.
"I'm so excited that our swim team is growing each year. Swimming is a great sport for everyone to enjoy," Rushing said. "This young team is excited for the opportunity to achieve qualifying times for the North State and Class III State meets this season.
"We are proud to represent Clinton," Rushing added.
Over the coming weeks, swimmers will train and compete toward achieving the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class III qualifying standards for the North State Meet on October 3, held at Delta State University in Cleveland. With a fresh roster, committed parents, and a dedicated coach, these Arrows are ready to make waves all season long.
CAST will carry the memory of
Ashlee Sumrall, a graduate of the program, who was tragically lost in a car accident. Her leadership and spirit remain a lasting part of the team.
Presley Adkisson, who was also injured in the wreck, will be cheering from the pool deck this year as she continues her recovery.
The team will participate in five meets during the regular season, including two home meets at the Clinton YMCA.
Through regular-season qualifying for the North State Meet, the top-eight individuals and top-eight relay teams will advance to the MHSAA State Meet on Friday, Oct. 16 in Tupelo.
2026 SWIMMING SCHEDULE
2026 Clinton Arrows Swim Team
Team Manager - Leah Johnson
7th grade - Silas Crabtree,
Eli Rundlett
8th grade - Aaron Byrd, Chase Harrington,
Riggs Peacock,
Kent Rushing,
Tanasvi Uppu
9th grade - Vanina Alonso-Cabral,
Marie Ballard,
Kennedy Bombich, Haylee
Hughes,
Daniel Kieffer,
Micah Kieffer,
Dillon Mayfield, Cotten Oates, Anna
Leigh Oswalt,
Embree Reeves,
Chloe Smith,
Henry Taylor, Ella Ann Tullos,
Austin Williams
10th grade - Christian Bombich,
Abigayle Breaux,
Ross Gordon, Zion
Johnson,
Avery Peacock,
Finn Rundlett,
Abby Sumrall,
Reed Watts, Allie
Witsberger,
Elvin Xu
11th grade - Elizabeth Boone,
Riley Byas,
Emory Graham,
Ellie Rushing,
Aaron Smith,
Addilyn Statham, Taylar Woodward
12th grade - Arwen Blomgren,
Kate Gilliam,
Hayes Montgomery, Pace
Rundlett,
Abbie Rushing,
Aleyna Taylor,
Terry Xu
