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Going for gold

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Going for gold

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Corn Bible Academy’s Bentli Whitson smiles after competing in the Class 2A Regional golf event and will be heading to the state tournament next week in Muskogee.

Ben Perez steps on the base for the out during the alumni game at Clinton’s baseball field Friday. CDN | Staff Photo

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Playing one last game

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Playing one last game

Clinton’s girls’ golf team smiles after finishing as runner-up at the Class 4A Regional Tournament recently at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole. Pictured, from left, are Tatum Fanshier, Bella Bridgeman, Emma Ray, Paige Pugh and Jocelyn King.

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Clinton girls’ golf finishes second at regionals

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

As the golf season nears the end, the Clinton Lady Reds are returning to the state championship tournament after finishing as the Class 4A Regional runner-up recently at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole.

Clinton’s Brandon Rodriguez-Esclalante controls the ball in a drill during soccer practice at the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Senior soccer player wants to do work with his hands

Saturday, April 25, 2026

While soccer is getting ready to come to an end, Clinton senior Brandon Rodriguez-Esclalante is concentrated on setting up a plan for the rest of his life.When thinking about being a member of the Red Tornado soccer team, Rodriguez-Esclalante said it has a special meaning to him.

The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians recently won the regional championship at The Coves in Afton to qualify for the Class 2A State Tournament. From left are Assistant Coach Lilly Roush, Malley Baker, eighth place (104); Elisa Vels, second place (85); Tinley M

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Regional golf champions

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Regional golf champions

No. 4 Ruben Labastida puts all of his might behind his throw as he prepares to send the ball back into play during Clinton’s win over Weatherford. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Locked on target

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Locked on target

Red Tornado champions

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Red Tornado champions

Friday, April 24, 2026

The CHS boys’ golf team recently took first place as a team at the Mooreland Tournament at Boiling Springs. Pictured from left are Coach Brent Caldwell, Sutton Hernandez, Landyn Kunsman, Sy Foster, Scout Acosta, Caber Johnson, Rayden Walker, Bryson Snider, and Andre Lime.

Clinton’s Gianna Burns focuses on kicking the ball during a practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Senior soccer player wants to get into architecture

Friday, April 24, 2026

As the regular season nears its conclusion, Clinton senior soccer player Gianna Burns is solidifying her plans for her future.For Burns, she said playing for the Lady Reds has meant everything to her during her time in high school.“I love being a part of this team,” she said.

Demars Ellis holds his glove up as he prepares to catch the ball during a Clinton Middle School baseball game this year. CDN |Courtesy Photo

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Future All-Stars

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Clinton’s Idalia Pelayo focuses on the ball as she prepares to hit it turning tennis practice on the courts at the high school. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Senior tennis player wants to help people medically

Thursday, April 23, 2026

It is never too late to join a sport in high school, as senior tennis player Idalia Pelayo has found that out as she experiences her lone year of tennis for the Lady Reds.For Pelayo, she said she enjoys being able to play tennis for Clinton despite this being her only year she gets to play.