NEWCASTLE – Thursday night was not the start to district play that the No. 5 Clinton football team (2-2 overall, 0-1 in district) hoped for, falling short to the upset-minded, Newcastle Racers (2-2, 1-0), 28-21.
Clinton was gashed early by explosive plays from the Newcastle, specifically senior leading receiver Jake Cox (three receptions, 158 yards, two touchdowns, 96-yard kickoff return TD) and ju…