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

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New Clinton football coach excited to lead defense

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

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Clinton Red Tornado football 2026 schedule set

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.

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Caruso and Thunder bench propel OKC to Game 5 win

Thursday, May 28, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alex Caruso sparked another big effort from the bench Tuesday night. And he’s a big reason the Thunder are on the verge of returning to the NBA Finals.

Clinton’s Eli Anderson hustles to third base during the Reds’ home game against El Reno. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Reds baseball ends era in regional tournament

Thursday, May 28, 2026

For the final time, the Clinton Reds baseball team ended the season under the leadership of recently retired coach Kelly Gaunt after 38 years in the dugout.Clinton’s (9-25) season came to an end with a 9-0 loss to Harrah and a 12-2 loss to Tuttle in the Class 4A Regional Tournament.

Clinton’s Austin Reynaga, left, avoids the Woodward defender during the Reds’ home game against the Boomers. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton soccer teams looking to build for future

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

While neither season ended the way anyone wanted, both Clinton soccer teams saw good things they can use going forward into the future.The Lady Reds (106) fell in the second round of the playoffs with a 3-0 loss to Oklahoma Christian School.

Clinton’s Vallery Desantiago reaches for the ball during practice this season at the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton graduate looking to get into medical field

Saturday, May 23, 2026

With high school behind her, recent Clinton graduate Vallery Desantiago has her immediate future set as she will begin to work toward helping people. For Desantiago, she said being a part of the Clinton Lady Reds soccer team was crucial to her while she was in high school.

Omar Calixto runs up to the basket during a two-on-two game Tuesday afternoon at the McLain Rogers Park basketball court. CDN | Christian Jacobson

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Hoopin’ it up

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Omar Calixto runs up to the basket during a two-on-two game Tuesday afternoon at the McLain Rogers Park basketball court.Ale-Jia Lacy shoots a contested shot Tuesday afternoon at the McLain Rogers Park basketball court.

University of North Texas Coach Jon Hunter, right, chats with Elizabeth Moffitt during a game. UNT Athletics

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Clinton alumnus enjoying coaching college softball

Friday, May 22, 2026

Many people go on to be doctors, lawyers or work in the oilfields or weld, but for one former Clinton graduate, he went a different way.

The annual WOBCA All-Star Games were held Wednesday at Eagle Field in Weatherford with three local players being selected to compete in the games, Arapaho-Butler’s Orsan Jubara, left, and Rylan Moore right, competed in the small-school game and Clinton’s Vince Jones, center, competed in the large-school game. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Area baseball players participate in All-Star Games

Friday, May 22, 2026

Following each baseball season, the Western Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association selects area high school baseball players to participate in its annual All-Star Games.These players headed to Weatherford Wednesday at Eagle Field to compete in the large and small school All-Star Games.

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Spurs battling crowd noise at Paycom Center

Thursday, May 21, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — If there was an injury report for such things, the San Antonio Spurs would be listing the voice of coach Mitch Johnson as questionable these days. It’s a bit scratchy right now, almost as if he’s been gargling with gravel.And it won’t get better anytime soon.