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Red Tornadoes look to battle Kingfisher

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Red Tornadoes look to battle Kingfisher

Thursday, August 24, 2023

The boys of fall are back in Clinton.Clinton never shies away from a challenge as it once again faces off with a physical opponent in Kingfisher.The game will have an 8 p.m. kickoff in Kingfisher and each team has not played a game, since it is week zero.

Senior talks about volleyball experience

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Senior talks about volleyball experience

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Clinton high school Lady Reds senior middle hitter Taryn Wraspir has found enjoyment of the game of volleyball in other areas besides playing the sport itself while she keeps focused on her future.

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Associated Press Oklahoma high school preseason poll

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Here is the Associated Press’ Oklahoma high school football poll with first place votes in parentheses, and points. Points for classes A through 5A based on 10-9-8-7-6-5-4--3-2-1 scoring. Points for 6A (Division I & II), classes B and C based on 5-4-3-2-1 scoring.CLASS 6A DIVISION ISchool Rec.

Red Tornadoes play host for scrimmage

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Red Tornadoes play host for scrimmage

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

High school football saw its big return to the gridiron and the city of Clinton this past Friday.The Clinton Red Tornadoes took on former district rival Newcastle at the Tornado Bowl for a preseason scrimmage for all three levels of the football program.

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.