Coaches knew it would be a major rebuilding project at CHS. This year has been a struggle. They lose their starting QB for the first 4 games, but were told each week by doctors that he would probably be able to go the next week. Finally Clinton moved on in week 4 and put in a wing-t to get one of their best athletes more involved. His first run results in a torn MCL and out for the year. The next week Williard comes back at QB, which they found out on game day so he hadn't practiced in 6 weeks. Clinton looked better, but rusty. The next week Williard gets a week of practice and looks very sharp. Clinton then loses their 2 leading tacklers for the year in the first half. That was game set match for the year.
The kids who are still playing are getting much better each week, but there is still a long way to go. Clinton had their best offensive half of the season against Powell in the first half. The coaches are now going with younger players, and skipping some seniors that have been refusing to work to get better. 3 of their 4 leading tacklers last friday were freshmen. Their best offensive linemen is a freshmen. They have a sophomore lineman that could be all-state once he starts working and quits relying on only his natural ability. Clinton will be fine in the future. They have very good classes coming up.