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CHS has eyes on 4A prize

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CHS has eyes on 4A prize

Saturday, August 19, 2023

After what some would consider a down year for Coach John Higbee and the Clinton High School Red Tornado football team, they look to rebound, retool and reintroduce themselves as among the elite in Class 4A this year.

Red Tornado defense seeks to be stingy

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Red Tornado defense seeks to be stingy

Saturday, August 19, 2023

As the old saying goes, “Defense wins championships.”Over the years the Red Tornadoes have been known to have staunch defensive units.This year should prove no different.

Coaching legends have helped build tradition

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Coaching legends have helped build tradition

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Clinton is not just any football town. In a lot of circles Clinton is THE football town. That’s thanks in part to a lengthy legacy of winning and constant support from the community.It also takes dedicated coaches to guide the program.John Higbee is the man currently at the helm.

Challengers await Red Tornadoes this year

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Challengers await Red Tornadoes this year

Saturday, August 19, 2023

After falling short of defending its title last year as they lost to Poteau, 35-28, in the second round in a three-overtime thriller, the Clinton High School football team looks to return to the promised land and capture the program’s 18th title.

CHS football features two major historic awards

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CHS football features two major historic awards

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Clinton’s rich football tradition includes a player, Randy Kiesau, and a coach, Fred Friedrich, who have been remembered through awards given every year at the CHS football banquet.Kiesau and 13 other players were killed in an Oct.

Burns Flat-Dill City is learning on the fly

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Burns Flat-Dill City is learning on the fly

Saturday, August 19, 2023

After graduating 100% of their starting backfield and starting wide receivers, along with a new head coach, the Burns Flat-Dill City Eagles are somewhat of an unknown commodity.

Corn Bible Academy to play to its strengths

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Corn Bible Academy to play to its strengths

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Corn Bible Academy will be led by a new head coach this year in 17-year coaching veteran, Zach House. The Crusaders are coming off a four-win season last year and look to improve.

Holt to lead Lady Indians basketball team

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Holt to lead Lady Indians basketball team

Friday, August 18, 2023

The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians basketball team will have a different look to it on the sidelines heading into next year, as long-time head coach Christy Edelen has decided to not return as she instead will be focusing on her teaching duties full-time.

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Tuohys end conservatorship with former NFL star

Friday, August 18, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A prominent Memphis couple with a longstanding relationship to former NFL player Michael Oher want to end a conservatorship that he’s challenging in court, their lawyers said.

Making the out

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Making the out

Friday, August 18, 2023

Clinton’s Reese Giblet throws the ball in after completing the out during the Lady Reds’ home softball game against Bethany.