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Swinging for the fences

Swinging for the fences

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Swinging for the fences

Friday, May 15, 2026
Clinton’s Vince Jones swings his bat hard as he keeps his eye on the ball during a home game. 

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Arapaho-Butler track teams compete at state event

Friday, May 15, 2026
Both of the Arapaho- Butler track and field teams took their talents to Oklahoma City over the weekend to compete at the Class A State Meet, which was held at Western Heights High School.

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Higbee to join Weatherford football

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The gridiron edition of the “Custer County Conflict” just got a little more interesting for next year.Former Clinton High School head football coach John Higbee was announced as the new offensive and defensive line coach Tuesday for the Weatherford Eagles.
Clinton’s Eli Velez performs a goal kick during the Class 4A State Semifinals Tuesday in Sallisaw. Sequoyah County Times | David Seeley

Clinton’s Eli Velez performs a goal kick during the Class 4A State Semifinals Tuesday in Sallisaw. Sequoyah County Times | David Seeley

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Red Tornado soccer ends season in semifinals

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
There was a tornado watch Tuesday night at Perry F. Lattimore Stadium, as the Clinton Red Tornadoes soccer team came to town to face the Sallisaw Black Diamonds in the Class 4A boys’ soccer state semifinals, with a berth in this weekend’s state title match at stake.
Corn Bible Academy’s Bentli Whitson shows off her medal after finishing ninth at the Class 2A State Tournament at Muskogee Country Club. CDN | Courtesy photo

Corn Bible Academy’s Bentli Whitson shows off her medal after finishing ninth at the Class 2A State Tournament at Muskogee Country Club. CDN | Courtesy photo

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CBA girls’ golfer records top-10 finish at state

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
In the process of receiving a medal for her performance in the Class 2A State Golf Tournament, Corn Bible Academy’s Bentli Whitson also became the first CBA golfer to be named to the All-State team after she finished tied for seventh in with a score of 168, 83-85 for the two-day event.
The Clinton Lady Reds golf team comes together following its performance in the recent Class 4A State Tournament at Dornick Hills Country Club. Pictured, from left, are Coach Brent Caldwell, Emma Ray, Paige Pugh, Jocelyn King, Bella Bridgeman, Tatum Fanshier and Coach Trevor Powers. CDN | Courtesy photo

The Clinton Lady Reds golf team comes together following its performance in the recent Class 4A State Tournament at Dornick Hills Country Club. Pictured, from left, are Coach Brent Caldwell, Emma Ray, Paige Pugh, Jocelyn King, Bella Bridgeman, Tatum Fanshier and Coach Trevor Powers. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Lady Reds golf finishes seventh in state tourney

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
In the final tournament of the season, also the biggest, the Clinton Lady Reds golf team finished seventh with a team score of 785 in the Class 4A State Tournament at Dornick Hills last week.For Coach Trevor Powers, he said he thought the girls did well on a hard course.
Arapaho-Butler’s Dalaynie Lee catches the ball for the out during the Lady Indians’ first-round win against Minco at FireLake Ball Park in Shawnee. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler’s Dalaynie Lee catches the ball for the out during the Lady Indians’ first-round win against Minco at FireLake Ball Park in Shawnee. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Making the catch

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Arapaho-Butler girls’ golf team finished third in the Class 2A Golf Tournament last week at the Muskogee Golf Club. Pictured, from left, are Brinkley Southall, Keely Baker, Tinley Moore, Coach Jay Edelen, Elisa Vels and Malley Baker. CDN | Courtesy photo

The Arapaho-Butler girls’ golf team finished third in the Class 2A Golf Tournament last week at the Muskogee Golf Club. Pictured, from left, are Brinkley Southall, Keely Baker, Tinley Moore, Coach Jay Edelen, Elisa Vels and Malley Baker. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Arapaho-Butler girls’ golf finishes third in state

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
In the first year of hosting a full team, the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians showed what they were made of last week at the Muskogee Golf Club, as the squad finished third in the tournament with a total score of 805.
Clinton’s Gabby Hoffman vaults herself over the railing during the pole vault competition in the Class 4A State Track and Field Championship Meet this weekend in Catoosa. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton’s Gabby Hoffman vaults herself over the railing during the pole vault competition in the Class 4A State Track and Field Championship Meet this weekend in Catoosa. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Clinton track and field compete at state meet

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
On the biggest stage of the season, the Clinton High School track and field team saw mixed results this weekend at the Class 4A State Championship Meet in Catoosa Looking back on the meet, Coach Cory Strahorn said he liked what he saw from his athletes.
Rylan Moore throws the ball to one of his teammates after getting the out at first during A-B’s game against Wright City Thursday at Shawnee High School. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Rylan Moore throws the ball to one of his teammates after getting the out at first during A-B’s game against Wright City Thursday at Shawnee High School. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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A-B Indians end season in state quarterfinals

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Arapaho-Butler Indians baseball team (23-4) saw its season come to an end Thursday at Shawnee High School with a 6-4 loss to Wright City in the first round of the Class A State Tournament.