FCA thriving following first year of reboot

In its first year back in operation at Clinton High School, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes led by Coach L.J. Williams, has grown to become a part of the student life.For Williams, he said he has loved seeing his athletes dive headfirst into this group as they have showed the want for it.“It...

Preperation for the new season

Grace Meacham reaches out to catch the ball during practice Wednesday morning at the softball field.Addison Newcomb throws the ball during practice warmups Wednesday morning.

OB&T's

Beckham Weil takes a mighty swing at the ball during a Noon Lions T-Ball game this summer at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park.Lyrik Hunter ducks as he catches the ball during the OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament which was held last month at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park.Baker Jones...

Fighting to get wins on the diamond

Jesus Gutierrez bolts to first during Clinton’s home game against Hollis during the summer season. No. 16 Easten Powell hurls the ball toward first base against Hollis. Clinton’s Matthew Bermea catches a pop up against Elk City during the Reds’ road game against the Elks this summer.

Former Reds player drafted in sixth round

After going on an offensive tear through the season for the Seminole State Trojans, which ended with being named Player of the Year in the Junior College ranks, former Clinton Reds baseball player Caden Powell now can call himself a pro ball player, as he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the...

Adams finds success at track meet

Over the weekend Clinton High School track and field athlete, Parker Adams, traveled to Searcy, Ark., to compete in the USATF Region 9 Junior Olympic Championships where he placed third overall in the decathlon.Even though he did well in both parts of the meet he participated in, Adams said he...

Gordon enjoying coaching at his alma mater

Sometimes people are able to return home later in life.Clinton assistant coach Robert Gordon is entering his fourth year in his return to the Red Tornadoes athletic department.For Gordon, he said he has cherished having this chance to coach at his old high school.“It is just a blessing to me to be...

Getting the offense going

Getting the offense going

Shutting down the opposition

No. 9 Kaden Waldrop gets the ball to second base during Arapaho-Butler’s game in Clinton over the summer.Arapaho-Butler’s Decker Davis throws a pitch during the Indians’ summer game in Clinton. 

NBA agrees on new media deal

( AP) — The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deals, a record 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that would assure player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and one that will surely change how some viewers access the game for years to come.A person familiar with the...