Ready to break loose

No. 25 Garrison Rhoads, right, carries the ball for Clinton with blocks being provided by No. 24 Javion Hill and No. 59 Riley James against Heritage Hall. The Red Tornadoes were the only team to defeat the Chargers this season.

Sooners garner conference honors

Oklahoma Quarterback Dillon Gabriel was named Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year, receiver Marvin Mims Jr.

Freelancer regrets agreeing to work with difficult boss

DEAR HARRIETTE: I worked on a project years ago that drove me crazy. I loved the work, but the leader of the business was impossible to deal with. I left after about seven years.They recently invited me to come back to do some work for them.

Clinton wrestlers set to return to action

This wrestling season could prove to feature an eclectic mix of young grapplers and savvy returners for the Red Tornadoes.Coach Shawn Finch’s primary concern at the moment is getting his kids healthy.“We have so many kids out for injury right now,” he said.

Six Cowboys named to All-Big 12 football teams

Six members of the Oklahoma State football team earned 2022 All-Big 12 honors from the league’s coaches, headlined by first-team selection Jason Taylor II and Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year Kendal Daniels.

Rising Stars

Ella Daugherty secures the basketball before getting ready to make her move.Kadriyan Yates charges her way through to make a goal during a soccer game.

No. 12 Yami Flores looks to make a pass to her fellow teammates

No. 12 Yami Flores looks to make a pass to her fellow teammates including from left Ella DaughertyKendall Serfoss and Kaylee Cravens during a game played over at Elk City.Stella Shackelford dribbles the ball during a soccer game. 

Red Tornadoes will feature many new faces

Last basketball season Coach Lucian Bliss was blessed with an abundance of seasoned experience on the court. This year it’s a different story for the Red Tornadoes.“We have one starter returning (Jeramiah Barker) and one other kid (Chaz Rivers) who was in our top eight,” he said.

Trojan transformation: Riley’s remarkable fix at USC

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Lincoln Riley took over Southern California’s four-win football program one year ago this week, the coach stood on the top rim of the Coliseum and boldly declared his Trojans should be competing for championships right away.

Lady Reds to open season Friday at home

After all of the practices and scrimmages, it’s time for the Clinton girls’ basketball team to tip off the season Friday against Woodward at the Tornado Dome.“It’s going to be here whether we are ready or not,” said Coach Brent Caldwell.