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Newly hired Clinton boys’ wrestling coach Matt Kennedy, left, holds his son Koe’s hand, and his wife Denise, right, holds their infant Cub while at Disney. CDN | Courtesy photo

Newly hired Clinton boys’ wrestling coach Matt Kennedy, left, holds his son Koe’s hand, and his wife Denise, right, holds their infant Cub while at Disney. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Clinton boys’ wrestling under new leadership

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
After leading both the boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams this year, Coach Rhett Blundell will move over to solely coach the girls and Matt Kennedy will come in to coach the boys after leading the boys’ team over at Poteau.
Clinton’s Audrina Trout, right, outraces the Elk City defender during the Lady Reds’ home game against the Elkettes in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Steve Wheeler

Clinton’s Audrina Trout, right, outraces the Elk City defender during the Lady Reds’ home game against the Elkettes in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Steve Wheeler

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Clinton graduate looks to get into real estate after college

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
In most cases, high school athletes who walk away from a team stay away, but for recent Clinton grad Audrina Trout, she couldn’t stay away after a twoyear hiatus from the program.
Clinton’s Eli Anderson aims the ball as he prepares to throw it during a Reds’ baseball practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Eli Anderson aims the ball as he prepares to throw it during a Reds’ baseball practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Putting the work in

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Putting the work in
Jonathan Mejia goes up for the basket during two-on-two basketball Tuesday afternoon at the McLain Rogers basketball court. CDN | Christian Jacobson

Jonathan Mejia goes up for the basket during two-on-two basketball Tuesday afternoon at the McLain Rogers basketball court. CDN | Christian Jacobson

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Driving to the hoop

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Driving to the hoop
New Clinton Defensive Coordinator Skylar Watson, center, smiles with his wife Jannie, left, and daughter Journey, right. CDN | Courtesy photo

New Clinton Defensive Coordinator Skylar Watson, center, smiles with his wife Jannie, left, and daughter Journey, right. CDN | Courtesy photo

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New Clinton football coach excited to lead defense

Saturday, May 30, 2026
With the new era of Clinton football comes new coaches as well.Skylar Watson is the new man in charge on the defensive side of the ball as he takes over the defensive coordinator position.For Watson, he said there are a few reasons that this job stood out to him the most.
Clinton’s Judd Hall cuts upfield after catching the ball during spring practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Judd Hall cuts upfield after catching the ball during spring practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton Red Tornado football 2026 schedule set

Friday, May 29, 2026
Heading into the first year of the Trevor Powers era for Clinton Red Tornado football, the schedule is set and the program knows its opponents for the fall.For Powers, he said he is thrilled to face the slate of teams this season.“It’s an exciting schedule we will face this fall,” he said.

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Caruso and Thunder bench propel OKC to Game 5 win

Thursday, May 28, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alex Caruso sparked another big effort from the bench Tuesday night. And he’s a big reason the Thunder are on the verge of returning to the NBA Finals.
Clinton’s Eli Anderson hustles to third base during the Reds’ home game against El Reno. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Eli Anderson hustles to third base during the Reds’ home game against El Reno. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Reds baseball ends era in regional tournament

Thursday, May 28, 2026
For the final time, the Clinton Reds baseball team ended the season under the leadership of recently retired coach Kelly Gaunt after 38 years in the dugout.Clinton’s (9-25) season came to an end with a 9-0 loss to Harrah and a 12-2 loss to Tuttle in the Class 4A Regional Tournament.
Clinton’s Austin Reynaga, left, avoids the Woodward defender during the Reds’ home game against the Boomers. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Austin Reynaga, left, avoids the Woodward defender during the Reds’ home game against the Boomers. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton soccer teams looking to build for future

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
While neither season ended the way anyone wanted, both Clinton soccer teams saw good things they can use going forward into the future.The Lady Reds (106) fell in the second round of the playoffs with a 3-0 loss to Oklahoma Christian School.
Clinton’s Vallery Desantiago reaches for the ball during practice this season at the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Vallery Desantiago reaches for the ball during practice this season at the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton graduate looking to get into medical field

Saturday, May 23, 2026
With high school behind her, recent Clinton graduate Vallery Desantiago has her immediate future set as she will begin to work toward helping people. For Desantiago, she said being a part of the Clinton Lady Reds soccer team was crucial to her while she was in high school.