Local softball teams get state tourney experience

As the clouds departed and the sun finally started shining, the OK Kids 8U Softball State Tournament at Clinton’s Schumacher Fields in Acme Park was finally able to continue after rain knocked the tournament out of commission Thursday evening and all of Friday.

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State Champions

The Moorland Lady Cats 2K14 pose with the 2023 OK Kids 8U Softball State Title after taking down the Hobart Freeze 5-1 Sunday. The Lady Cats went 42-1 this year.

CHS duo competes among nation’s best

To land on the biggest stage in a sport is a great honor and achievement.Two Clinton High School track and field stars found themselves participating in the biggest track and field event of the year for high schoolers.

Storm delays SB tourney

Due to the inclement weather that passed through the area Thursday evening and Friday morning, the remaining six games of the OK Kids 8U State Softball Tournament from the opening round had to be pushed back to Saturday.More than 2 inches of rain was dumped on the fields Thursday at Acme Park.

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What a young athlete experiences during their time on a team can stick with them for the rest of their lives.For one former Clinton soccer athlete, he had nothing but great experiences as the Red Tornadoes managed to win three state titles in a row.Coaches play an integral part in an athlete’s life.

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Hobart’s Taylyn Rose

Hobart’s Taylyn Rose sends the ball into the outfield for a single during the 8U OK Kids Softball State Tournament Thursday at Acme Park.Madilynn Barber of Thomas throws the ball back to the pitcher during the opening game of the state tourney.

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Ethan Gallegos launches a throw to first base during his Noon Lions Club machine-pitch baseball game at Schumacher Fields in Acme Brick Park.Stacey Frank throws the ball to the pitcher during her machine-pitch baseball game Monday evening before heading to the dugout to get ready to bat.