Clinton High School Head Football Coach Corey Fountain Secures 100th Career Coaching Victory
September 2, 2024In a momentous achievement, Clinton High School’s Head Football Coach, Corey Fountain, marked his 100th career coaching victory on Friday night with the Red Devils’ commanding 35-8 win over Laurens District High School. This victory not only highlights Coach Fountain’s exceptional leadership but also adds to his impressive coaching record, which now stands at 100-27.
Coach Fountain joined Clinton High School in 2019 after a successful tenure at Lamar High School, where he served as head coach from 2014 to 2019, following two years as an assistant coach. His time at Lamar was marked by a string of winning seasons, guiding his teams to become Region and Upper State Champions in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Under his leadership, Lamar’s 1-A team also clinched the 1A Division II State Championship titles in 2015 and 2017.
Fountain’s coaching prowess has earned him multiple accolades, including Region Coach of the Year, SC High School Sports Report Regional Coach of the Year, Class A Upper State Coach of the Year, and SC High School League Coach of the Year.
A graduate of Lamar High School and North Greenville University, Coach Fountain’s coaching journey began as an assistant at Laurens High School and Hillcrest High School before he returned to Lamar. His record now includes a remarkable 58-10 at Lamar and 42-17 at Clinton.
Reflecting on this milestone, Coach Fountain said, “Reaching 100 wins is a testament to the dedication of all the players, coaches, and communities I’ve been fortunate to work with throughout my career. It’s been a collective effort, and I’m grateful for the support I’ve received at every step of the way. I’m excited for what lies ahead with this team, and I know we have much more to accomplish together.”
The Clinton community congratulates Coach Fountain on this significant achievement and looks forward to many more victories under his leadership. Go Red Devils!