Hawks notch third win of the 2023 season
The Clinton Middle School Homecoming Court are, from left, Lilli Cate Nichols, sev- enth-grade princess; Gracie Wilson, eighth-grade queen; and Kaylee McLain, sixth- grade princess. (photo:Tony Cox )
The Hawks notched their third win of the 2023 campaign with a 46-0 victory over Cosby Thursday night.
The Hawks, who went 1-23 over the past three years and were winless last season, had a big night last week as they improved to 3-2 on the season. The victory also culminated a homecoming celebration.
“The kids played really well against Cosby,” CMS Coach Eric Woodard said. “We’re all still learning, I’m trying to get used to them and they’re trying to get used to me.”
Clinton had a 22-0 lead at halftime as quarterback as Brenden Hayden threw a pair of touchdown passes. He connected with Easton Gilliam on a 22-yard strike, and closed out first-half scoring with a 3-yarder to Austin Phillips.
Junior Ward also had a 35-yard touchdown scamper.
Clinton made 2-for-3 two-point conversions, with Hayden throwing successful passes.
Quarterback Ethan Bennett entered the game after halftime and threw a 43-yard scoring pass to Hayden Ferguson, who also had an interception on defense.
Camryn McCaffrey and Colton Wright had touchdown scampers for the Hawks after halftime.
Clinton hits the road this week as it heads to Lenoir City Thursday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.