Sports

Staying active

Friday, April 3, 2026

Malachi Howlingwolf shoots baskets at McLain Rogers Park.

Gavin Evans, left, and RJ Brown smile after competing at the Area Special Olympics Unified Bocce Ball Tournament Friday at Clinton High School. CDN |Courtesy Photo

Future All-Stars

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Future All-Stars

Clinton’s Austin Reynaga, right, battles a Weatherford player for control of the ball during the Reds’ road win Tuesday against the Eagles. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Red Tornado soccer clips Eagles’ wings in ‘Conflict’

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Rivalry is a big part of sports and in western Oklahoma, the “Custer County Conflict” is up there with some of the best, as Clinton soccer faced off against Weatherford on the road Tuesday.The Reds (6-2) overcame an early 1-0 deficit to take down the Eagles, 4-2.

Clinton boys’ golf tees off season at home

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

With the weather warming up, the Clinton Reds golf team is hitting the course as it prepares to compete this season.For Coach Brent Caldwell, he said there is a lot to be thrilled about when it comes to this year for his team.“There is a lot of excitement for our program this season,” he said.

New Clinton football coach Trevor Powers works on his computer Monday as he settles into his new office. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Coach Powers settling into his new position

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

After being hired in January to take over the Clinton football program, the Trevor Powers era began last week as he prepares to build the team in his image.Looking back on his first week working at Clinton, Powers said he has enjoyed every moment of it.“It was great,” he said.

Clinton’s Easten Powell tosses the ball to the pitcher during the Reds’ home game Friday against the Kingfisher Yellowjackets. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Getting the ball in

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Clinton Lady Reds golf team is all smiles after finishing second at the Weatherford Golf Tournament at Prairie West Golf Club Thursday. Pictured, from left, is Coach Tasha Marshall, Quinn Moore, Paige Pugh, Emma Ray, Jocelyn King, Tatum Fanshier, Stel

Clinton golfers finish second at Weatherford

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

As the Clinton Lady Reds golf team moves through the season, it found early success at Weatherford Thursday, as the team finished second with a score of 349.For Coach Tasha Marshall, she said she was impressed with how her girls didn’t let the previous tournament hold them down.

Clinton’s Jeter King goes into his wind up Friday as he prepares to pitch during the Reds’ home game against Kingfisher. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton Reds falls to Kingfisher in I-40 Festival

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

During the second day of the annual I-40 Baseball Festival, the Clinton Reds (5-9) fell to Kingfisher, 7-5.Looking at how his team performed, Coach Kelly Gaunt said that despite the score, he saw a much better effort from his players.“We played better today,” he said.

No. 15 Hector De La Fuente outraces the Classen defender during Clinton’s win Thursday over the Comets. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton uses strong second halves in Classen sweep

Saturday, March 28, 2026

After being tied or behind at the halftime break in both the girls’ and boys’ soccer games Thursday in the Tornado Bowl, both Clinton soccer teams pulled out wins.The Lady Reds (3-3) shut out Classen in the second half for the 5-2 win.

Clinton’s Vince Jones hustles away from home plate to first during a batting drill in baseball practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton senior looking to follow in family’s footsteps

Friday, March 27, 2026

In his final year as a member of the Clinton Reds baseball program, senior catcher Vince Jones is focused on leaving the program in a better place before he graduates this year.For Jones, he said being a part of the Clinton Reds baseball team is like being a member of a close-knit group.