CLINTON, S.C. —

The Clinton Red Devils reached the mountaintop last December for the first time in 15 years. Now they're ready to start the climb again.

Clinton closed the 2024 season on a nine-game win streak, routing Barnwell 35-6 for their ninth championship in program history.

Though they'll have to replace quarterback Tushawan Richardson and several starters on the offensive line, there's more than enough talent and experience for the Red Devils to eye a repeat.

"This is a new group of guys," said head coach Corey Fountain. "There's a lot of guys on this team that have to step up and make a name for themselves. Everybody in Clinton, they're always going to expect you to win championships. Doesn't matter what your talent level is. So we've got to prepare like champions each and eve

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