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A-B takes down Davenport to secure spot at state

A-B takes down Davenport to secure spot at state

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A-B takes down Davenport to secure spot at state

Friday, October 2, 2026
After rain forced a change of scenery for the Arapaho-Butler’s softball regional tournament from Arapaho to Thomas, the Lady Indians ran through the bracket and have secured their ticket to the state tournament after beating Davenport 9-0 Wednesday.
Clinton’s No. 19 Dyson Moss leads a trio of defenders as the Red Tornadoes attempt to jump on the loose ball during Clinton’s win over Durant in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s No. 19 Dyson Moss leads a trio of defenders as the Red Tornadoes attempt to jump on the loose ball during Clinton’s win over Durant in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | John Kinsey

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Red Tornadoes look to clip Eagles’ wings

Thursday, October 1, 2026
After taking two weeks to prepare for the start of district play, the Clinton Red Tornadoes (3-1) look to upset the other half of the “Custer County Conflict,” the Weatherford Eagles (5-0), who are coming off a 54-0 win over the Douglass.
Clinton’s Mallory Burns serves the ball during the Lady Reds’ home game Tuesday against Lawton Eisenhower. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Mallory Burns serves the ball during the Lady Reds’ home game Tuesday against Lawton Eisenhower. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton defeated in three sets by Lawton Ike

Thursday, October 1, 2026
In a late addition to the volleyball schedule, the Clinton Lady Reds volleyball team (2-22) fell to Class 6A’s Lawton Eisenhower 3-0 (25-15, 25-6, 25-15) Tuesday in the Tornado Dome.For Coach Gabbie Parsons, she said she understood her team was facing a challenge in this game.
Clinton’s Sydnee Pugh transfers the ball to her hand as she prepares to throw the ball during softball practice. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Sydnee Pugh transfers the ball to her hand as she prepares to throw the ball during softball practice. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

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Future All-Stars

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Future All-Stars
Clinton’s Reese Giblet sends the ball flying during the Lady Reds’ home game Monday against Binger. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Reese Giblet sends the ball flying during the Lady Reds’ home game Monday against Binger. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Lady Reds drop regular season finale to Binger

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
In the final game of the 2026 regular season, the Clinton Lady Reds softball team (418) fell Monday to the Binger-Oney Lady Bobcats 15-7 at home.For Coach Cooper Rhoads, he said despite the final score, he was proud of how his girls battled against the Lady Bobcats.
No. 13 Lauryn McHenry goes into her pitch during A-B’s win Friday over Ninnekah in the district tournament. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

No. 13 Lauryn McHenry goes into her pitch during A-B’s win Friday over Ninnekah in the district tournament. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Lady Indians softball takes care of Ninnekah

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Despite having to play earlier than expected Friday at home, the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians (29-5) secured a spot at regionals in Arapaho with a 19-0 threeinning win and an 18-0 three-inning over the Ninnekah Owls in district play.

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Murray wins last week’s picks contest

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
For week four of the high school football season, Tom Murray, of Clinton, has won the Clinton Daily News’ Pigskin Football Contest.
Beckett Southall focuses as he prepares to swing during A-B’s win over C-BP. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Beckett Southall focuses as he prepares to swing during A-B’s win over C-BP. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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A-B uses run rule to win district tournament

Saturday, September 26, 2026
After waiting for more than an hour to get things going due to inclement weather, the Arapaho-Butler Indians baseball team (18-8) swept the visiting Chattanooga-Big Pasture Warriors, 12-0 in game one and 10-0 in game two of the district series Thursday at Arapaho.
Clinton’s Benton Bridgeman blocks a Durant defender during the Red Tornadoes’ come-from-behind win over the Lions last week in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s Benton Bridgeman blocks a Durant defender during the Red Tornadoes’ come-from-behind win over the Lions last week in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | John Kinsey

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Clinton using bye week to prepare for Weatherford

Friday, September 25, 2026
With the non-district schedule in the books, the Clinton Red Tornado football team heads into the meat of its schedule with district play, as it looks to fight for a postseason spot.