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Santiago Vazquez keeps his eye on the ball during Clinton’s baseball game in the OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Santiago Vazquez keeps his eye on the ball during Clinton’s baseball game in the OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

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Future All-Stars

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Blue Jays’ Cease leads AL to All-Star Game win

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball’s best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport.“I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny,” he said.He didn’t.
Recent Clinton graduate Atticus Thompson performs a long jump during a practice at the high school track and field course. CDN | Courtesy photo

Recent Clinton graduate Atticus Thompson performs a long jump during a practice at the high school track and field course. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Reccent Clinton grad looking to build structures

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
With his high school days behind him, Clinton’s Atticus Thompson heads off to North Dakota State, but departs with fond memories as a Red Tornado.For Thompson, he said being able to compete for the track and field team at Clinton High School was everything to him.
Mike Rollins begins his swing as he plays a round of golf at Riverside Golf Course. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Mike Rollins begins his swing as he plays a round of golf at Riverside Golf Course. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Keeping an eye on the ball

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Clinton’s Snider Dowdell grabs the ball as he prepares to throw it during the Reds’ home spring game against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Snider Dowdell grabs the ball as he prepares to throw it during the Reds’ home spring game against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Working in all three phases of the game

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Caden Powell

Caden Powell

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Former Reds baseball star enjoying promotion

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
In professional baseball, the ultimate goal is to make it to the Major League level at the end of the day.This year, former Clinton baseball star Caden Powell found himself one step closer, as he was promoted to the High-A level in the farm system for the Houston Astros.
New Clinton offensive and defensive line Randy Powell, left, directs recent Liberal graduate Emilio Sandoval during a game last season. CDN | Courtesy photo

New Clinton offensive and defensive line Randy Powell, left, directs recent Liberal graduate Emilio Sandoval during a game last season. CDN | Courtesy photo

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New coach excited to get to work with Red Tornadoes

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
There is a new leader in the trenches for the Clinton Red Tornado football team, as Randy Powell has followed Trevor Powers from Liberal, Kan., to coach both the offensive and defensive lines.For Powell, he said it was difficult to pass up an opportunity to head back to his roots.
Focused on the pitch

Focused on the pitch

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Focused on the pitch

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Clinton’s Jeter King pitches during the Reds’ home game against Weatherford this summer.