Mutliple 20-win teams snubbed from big dance

(AP) — The only time Indiana State won more games was when Larry Bird was part of a national runner-up team in 1979.

Bermea enjoying new position switch

Despite changing playing spots on the field prior to the start of his senior season, Clinton’s Christian Bermea’s passion remains the same for the sport.Bermea said he likes having the benefit of playing on a team which has good chemistry.“I have enjoyed my time playing baseball here a lot,” he...

CHS senior sets sights on future in medical field

While she has enjoyed her time in the Clinton Lady Reds soccer program, senior Pao Ochoa has her eyes set on something better in her future.Being a part of the Lady Reds’ soccer program, Ochoa said it allowed her to make close bonds with her teammates over the years.“I have enjoyed the friendships...

Taking care of buisness on both sides of the diamond

No. 5 Jesus Gutierrez hustles to first base after getting a hit in Clinton’s home contest earlier this month against Bishop McGuinness. No. 18 pinch-runner Zac Adams runs to third base during the Reds’ recent game against Thomas.

Gaunt among top-100 active coaches in wins

In more than 30 years of roaming the third-base line for Clinton, Coach Kelly Gaunt has his name among some of the other great active high school baseball coaches in the nation as he has more than 800 wins in his career.His record stands at 807-430 through the first six games of this season.For his...

Leading their team to victory

Leading their team to victory

Most teens report feeling happy, peaceful when without smartphones

(AP) — Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don't have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.In a survey published Monday, Pew also found that despite the positive associations with going phone-free, most teens have...

Lead-tainted cinnamon has been recalled: Here’s what people should know

(AP) — Several U.S. discount retailers recalled packages of ground cinnamon after federal health officials warned that they were contaminated with high levels of lead.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert for six brands of cinnamon, including those sold at Dollar Tree and...

Private jet crashed, killing

5 HOT SPRINGS, Va.(AP) — A small private jet was short on its approach to a rural Virginia airport's runway when it struck trees and crashed into a hillside and burned, killing all five people aboard, state police said Monday.The twin-engine IAI Astra 1125 left Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and was...

Four astronauts return

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts from four countries are back on Earth after catching a ride from the International Space Station with SpaceX.Their capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Panhandle early Tuesday.