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Red Tornadoes play host for scrimmage

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.Following the scrimmages of the younger...
CHS has eyes on 4A prize

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.The Red Tornadoes finished with a 7-4 record last season and found themselves...
Red Tornado defense seeks to be stingy

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.The Clinton Red Tornadoes have a lot of experience returning on defense, especially along the defensive line as there are six...
Coaching legends have helped build tradition

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

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.Coach John Higbee and his staff are looking to have...
CHS football features two major historic awards

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. 2,1970, plane crash carrying members of the Wichita State football...
Burns Flat-Dill City is learning on the fly

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

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.
Holt to lead Lady Indians basketball team

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.She will be replaced on the bench with...