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CDN | Courtesy photo

CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton powerlifter sets world record in bench press

Sam Goodwyn
Thursday, June 4, 2026
When it comes to lifting weights and powerlifting, it is not for the faint of heart, but for Johnny Isaak, he stuck with it, worked hard and achieved setting a world record in bench press May 23 at a competition the Strength Factory in Oklahoma City, as he benched 501.6 pounds.
Andrew Schantz, center, enjoys the day at Oklahoma State with his mom, Julia, left, and dad Bobby, right, during the Special Olympics Summer State Games. CDN |Courtesy Photo

Andrew Schantz, center, enjoys the day at Oklahoma State with his mom, Julia, left, and dad Bobby, right, during the Special Olympics Summer State Games. CDN |Courtesy Photo

Future All-Stars

Christian Jacobsen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Andrew Schantz, center, enjoys the day at Oklahoma State with his mom, Julia, left, and dad Bobby, right, during the Special Olympics Summer State Games.
Newly hired Clinton boys’ wrestling coach Matt Kennedy, left, holds his son Koe’s hand, and his wife Denise, right, holds their infant Cub while at Disney. CDN | Courtesy photo

Newly hired Clinton boys’ wrestling coach Matt Kennedy, left, holds his son Koe’s hand, and his wife Denise, right, holds their infant Cub while at Disney. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton boys’ wrestling under new leadership

Sam Goodwyn
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
After leading both the boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams this year, Coach Rhett Blundell will move over to solely coach the girls and Matt Kennedy will come in to coach the boys after leading the boys’ team over at Poteau.
Clinton’s Audrina Trout, right, outraces the Elk City defender during the Lady Reds’ home game against the Elkettes in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Steve Wheeler

Clinton’s Audrina Trout, right, outraces the Elk City defender during the Lady Reds’ home game against the Elkettes in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Steve Wheeler

Clinton graduate looks to get into real estate after college

Sam Goodwyn
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
In most cases, high school athletes who walk away from a team stay away, but for recent Clinton grad Audrina Trout, she couldn’t stay away after a twoyear hiatus from the program.
Clinton’s Eli Anderson aims the ball as he prepares to throw it during a Reds’ baseball practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Eli Anderson aims the ball as he prepares to throw it during a Reds’ baseball practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Putting the work in

Christian Jacobsen
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Putting the work in
Jonathan Mejia goes up for the basket during two-on-two basketball Tuesday afternoon at the McLain Rogers basketball court. CDN | Christian Jacobson

Jonathan Mejia goes up for the basket during two-on-two basketball Tuesday afternoon at the McLain Rogers basketball court. CDN | Christian Jacobson

Driving to the hoop

Christian Jacobsen
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Driving to the hoop
New Clinton Defensive Coordinator Skylar Watson, center, smiles with his wife Jannie, left, and daughter Journey, right. CDN | Courtesy photo

New Clinton Defensive Coordinator Skylar Watson, center, smiles with his wife Jannie, left, and daughter Journey, right. CDN | Courtesy photo

New Clinton football coach excited to lead defense

Sam Goodwyn
Saturday, May 30, 2026
With the new era of Clinton football comes new coaches as well.Skylar Watson is the new man in charge on the defensive side of the ball as he takes over the defensive coordinator position.For Watson, he said there are a few reasons that this job stood out to him the most.
Clinton’s Judd Hall cuts upfield after catching the ball during spring practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Judd Hall cuts upfield after catching the ball during spring practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton Red Tornado football 2026 schedule set

Sam Goodwyn
Friday, May 29, 2026
Heading into the first year of the Trevor Powers era for Clinton Red Tornado football, the schedule is set and the program knows its opponents for the fall.For Powers, he said he is thrilled to face the slate of teams this season.“It’s an exciting schedule we will face this fall,” he said.