Clinton Schools Blaze start season with win
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Members of the Clinton Blaze square up for a rebound during Thursday night’s home opener. - Ken Leinart
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Kaylin Phillips is enjoying the moment with the Clinton Blaze Dance Team, who performed during both halftimes at last Thursday’s Blaze home opener. - Ken Leinart
The Clinton Blaze and Lady Blaze basketball teams opened their season Thursday night against Grace Christian Academy and earned a split.
The boys nabbed a 42-16 win, while the girls lost 50-1.
In the boys’ game, Drayton Wade and Isaiah Williams each scored eight points, while Grant Hannah had seven.
For the Lady Blaze, Callie Johnson scored.
Coach Christin Webb said that despite the season-opening loss, she remains excited about the season. She blamed illness and lack of practice time for last week’s performance.
The Blaze and Lady Blaze played Powell Monday night at the Clinton Community Center, but results were unavailable at press time.
The teams return to action Thursday at home against Norwood Middle. Action begins at 6 p.m.
Clinton City Schools Athletic Director E.T. Stamey announced the attendance regulations that will continue for the home games this season:
Tickets will be limited to two per player. Temperature checks will be performed upon entry. Face masks are required.
Everyone must wear face coverings unless they are in an on-court, in-game situation.
Social-distancing protocols must be followed in seating. Game balls will be cleaned following each quarter.
Standing-room-only attendance will be allowed at each game. Concessions will not be available.
Both teams must provide rosters to prove who will be in uniform on each night. No locker room use is allowed, and entrance will be at the front door only.
Lady Blaze Basketball Roster: The 2020-21 Lady Blaze basketball roster has been announced. Players include: Molly Boler; Mandy Chambers; Topanga Easterday; Tori Giles; Callie Johnson; Abby Phillips; Maddisyn Reynolds; Tegan Bunch; Julieah Cooper; Kiley Patterson; Lindsey Rogel; Riley Alley; Ayvah Daniels and Morgan Jones and Haley Daniels. Team managers: Allison Mullins; Evelyn Russell.
Blaze Basketball Roster: Kaden Webber; Aiden Campbell; Isaiah Williams; Grant Hannah; Jaylon Daniels; Seth Carroll; Jaxon Alcorn; Hudson Edenfield; Dayton Wade; John David Meredith; Evan Carmichael; Owen Miller; Zander Ford and Tucker Harmering. The roster has open spots due to an additional tryout for student-athletes who were quarantined during tryouts.
All Blaze home games will be streamed on the Clinton City Blaze Facebook page.
Blaze Dance Team: The Blaze dance team has been announced. Members include: Grace Wilson; Maggie Turbiville; MacKenzie Sharp; Sean Fuhr; Marie Bautista; Nevaeh Fuller; Amilia Grainger; Kaylin Phillips; Lilly Marvin; Ariana Duncan; Bella Hobbs-Swenson; Lisa Dawson; Abigail Bennett; Layla Feinstein; Charlie Riggs; Miranda Childs; Reece Hollifield; Jailah Fritts; Anime Fox; Addi Herrell; Angel Wagner; Maleah Breeden; Peyton Skaggs; Addyson Kidwell and Maisen Sharp.
Blaze Coat Drive: The Blaze coat drive is ongoing. To donate, message Stamey on the Clinton City Blaze Facebook page.