Clinton shows promise in flag football debut
Clinton High School’s flag football team made its unofficial debut over the weekend at a play day in Cleveland.
The Lady Dragons officially opened the regular season against Carter on Tuesday night. Results were not available at press time.
Clinton went 0-4 in Saturday’s preseason scrimmage event, but Coach Brittany Siler said the day provided valuable experience as the final tuneup before games began to count.
“We went 0-for-4 down there Saturday but we played well,” Siler said. “I think the kids were a little down after that first game, but hey, it was the first time they played a game.
“But it went well and we grew and did better in each game and overall, it was a really positive experience for a play day. We played three games back-to-back and then we had a break before our fourth game, so it was a long day.”
While the scoreboard didn’t tilt in Clinton’s favor, the Lady Dragons flashed potential throughout the event.
Natalie White delivered one of the day’s biggest moments in the finale, returning an interception 65 yards for a touchdown.
“We had some good receptions and we had some interceptions,” Siler said. “Our punter, Emersyn Williams, had some good punts that went 45 or 50 yards.
“Natalie White had a Pick Six that went for about 65 yards.”
Despite the early growing pains, Siler said the experience should pay dividends as the Lady Dragons continue their inaugural campaign.
