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A-B’s Jiles Southall pitches against Empire last week during the Class A Regional Tournament at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

A-B’s Jiles Southall pitches against Empire last week during the Class A Regional Tournament at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Making the plays that count

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Jiles Southall steps on home plate and scores a run during A-B’s home win over Empire Friday to win the regional championship. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Jiles Southall steps on home plate and scores a run during A-B’s home win over Empire Friday to win the regional championship. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Indians dominate Bulldogs to advance to state

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
With the Arapaho-Butler Indians baseball team only needing to win against Empire Friday to advance, the Indians (23-3) took down the Bulldogs 11-0 behind a no-hitter in five innings from Jiles Southall.
Arapaho-Butler’s Kaden Waldrop watches the ball after pitching in the Indians’ win over Wayne to open the Class A Regional Tournament Thursday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler’s Kaden Waldrop watches the ball after pitching in the Indians’ win over Wayne to open the Class A Regional Tournament Thursday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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A-B opens regional tourney with one-sided wins

Saturday, May 2, 2026
In the first day of the Class A Regional Tournament, the Arapaho-Butler Indians (21-3) beat Wayne 17-0 and behind Luke Bailey’s no hitter, they took down Empire 10-0 Thursday on their home field to set up a chance to advance to state Friday.

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Clinton baseball ends in regionals

Saturday, May 2, 2026
The Clinton Reds baseball team finished the season Wednesday in Tuttle with two losses in the Class 4A Regional Tournament.The Reds finish the season with a record of 9-25.
Clinton’s longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt, left, and assistant coach Jeff King watch during a baseball game. CDN | Steve Wheeler

Clinton’s longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt, left, and assistant coach Jeff King watch during a baseball game. CDN | Steve Wheeler

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Clinton’s Gaunt to retire after 38 years of coaching

Friday, May 1, 2026
It is the end of an era for the Clinton Reds baseball team, as longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt is set to retire after 38 years in the dugout.
A-B’s Kylin Oakes uses all of her strength to smash the ball Tuesday during the Lady Indians’ win over Fletcher. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

A-B’s Kylin Oakes uses all of her strength to smash the ball Tuesday during the Lady Indians’ win over Fletcher. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Arapaho-Butler softball sweeps regional tourney

Thursday, April 30, 2026
With a trip to the Class 3A State Tournament on the line, the Arapaho-Butler slow-pitch softball team made easy work of the regional tournament Tuesday at home to advance to the next level.
Liam Lofland prepares to throw the discuss during a recent Clinton Middle School track meet. CDN |Courtesy Photo

Liam Lofland prepares to throw the discuss during a recent Clinton Middle School track meet. CDN |Courtesy Photo

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Future All-Stars

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Thunder extinguishes Suns to advance

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Oklahoma City’s first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues.The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there’s little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.
Arapaho-Butler’s Lauryn McHenry pitches during the Lady Indians’ win over Seiling. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler’s Lauryn McHenry pitches during the Lady Indians’ win over Seiling. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Being defensive

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Being defensive
The Clinton boys’ golf team smiles after competing at the Class 4A Regional Tournament Monday in Elk City. Pictured, from left, are Coach Brent Caldwell, Landyn Kunsman, Sy Foster, Caber Johnson, Scout Acosta and Sutton Hernandez. CDN | Courtesy photo

The Clinton boys’ golf team smiles after competing at the Class 4A Regional Tournament Monday in Elk City. Pictured, from left, are Coach Brent Caldwell, Landyn Kunsman, Sy Foster, Caber Johnson, Scout Acosta and Sutton Hernandez. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Clinton’s Acosta advances to golf state tourney

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Like postseason play in any sports, it is win and advance, or go home.The Clinton boys’ golf team traveled Monday to Elk City to compete in the Class 4A Regional Tournament.The team finished fifth in the standings with a score of 632 and will not be moving on to the state tournament.