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The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians celebrate winning the 2026 Class 3A Slow-Pitch State Championship Wednesday at FireLake Ball Fields. Pictured from left, in front, are Adrian Randle, Kylin Oakes, Izzie Dewees, Reagan Schoeppach, Maddi Lockhart and Piperrilee Sawatzky; back, Coach Nathan Baker, Channing Cudd, Lauryn McHenry, Keely Baker, Peyton Lambeth, Kelsey Garibay, Lyla Pruitt, Dalaynie Lee, Kylee Brinkley, Presley Littke and Coach Luke Thompson. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians celebrate winning the 2026 Class 3A Slow-Pitch State Championship Wednesday at FireLake Ball Fields. Pictured from left, in front, are Adrian Randle, Kylin Oakes, Izzie Dewees, Reagan Schoeppach, Maddi Lockhart and Piperrilee Sawatzky; back, Coach Nathan Baker, Channing Cudd, Lauryn McHenry, Keely Baker, Peyton Lambeth, Kelsey Garibay, Lyla Pruitt, Dalaynie Lee, Kylee Brinkley, Presley Littke and Coach Luke Thompson. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Fast or slow – it’s still double gold

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
After being a strong team during the regular season, the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians slowpitch softball team (38-4) showed why it was the top team in Class 3A as it fought its way to the program’s first slowpitch state championship Wednesday at FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee.
The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians slow-pitch softball team surrounds Principal Jared Cudd, as he raises the Class 3A State Championship Trophy following the team’s 13-2 win over Caddo Wednesday at the FireLake Ball Fields. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians slow-pitch softball team surrounds Principal Jared Cudd, as he raises the Class 3A State Championship Trophy following the team’s 13-2 win over Caddo Wednesday at the FireLake Ball Fields. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Twice as nice!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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OKC cruises in series opener against Lakers

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell each added 18 points for the Thunder.
No. 9 Maddi McAtee, right, fights against the Chickasha defender during Clinton’s road win over the Lady Chicks Thursday in the first round of the playoffs. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

No. 9 Maddi McAtee, right, fights against the Chickasha defender during Clinton’s road win over the Lady Chicks Thursday in the first round of the playoffs. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Lady Reds cage Lady Chicks in overtime battle

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
With the stakes at a higher level in the playoffs, the Clinton Lady Reds soccer team (10-5) felt the pressure as it needed to come from behind and win 3-2 over the Chickasha Fighting Chicks in overtime in Chickasha Tuesday.
The state qualifers for Clinton’s track and field team come together for a group photo as they prepare to compete at state this weekend. Pictured front, from left, are Marley Gamboa, Peyton Clonce and Aracelie Chavez; back, Atticus Thompson, Bentlee Hernandez and Ethan Lofland. CDN | Courtesy photo

The state qualifers for Clinton’s track and field team come together for a group photo as they prepare to compete at state this weekend. Pictured front, from left, are Marley Gamboa, Peyton Clonce and Aracelie Chavez; back, Atticus Thompson, Bentlee Hernandez and Ethan Lofland. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Clinton track and field sending six to state

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Clinton track and field found success at the Class 4A Regional Meet over the weekend in Plainview, as six members of the program punched their tickets to the state meet in Catoosa. For Coach Cory Strahorn, he said he knew who would be moving on when they competed at regionals.

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Thunder prepare for Lakers, Lebron

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — From a strictly basketball standpoint, this young version of the Thunder truly arrived last season when they won Oklahoma City’s first NBA title.
A-B’s Jiles Southall pitches against Empire last week during the Class A Regional Tournament at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

A-B’s Jiles Southall pitches against Empire last week during the Class A Regional Tournament at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Making the plays that count

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Jiles Southall steps on home plate and scores a run during A-B’s home win over Empire Friday to win the regional championship. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Jiles Southall steps on home plate and scores a run during A-B’s home win over Empire Friday to win the regional championship. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Indians dominate Bulldogs to advance to state

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
With the Arapaho-Butler Indians baseball team only needing to win against Empire Friday to advance, the Indians (23-3) took down the Bulldogs 11-0 behind a no-hitter in five innings from Jiles Southall.
Arapaho-Butler’s Kaden Waldrop watches the ball after pitching in the Indians’ win over Wayne to open the Class A Regional Tournament Thursday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler’s Kaden Waldrop watches the ball after pitching in the Indians’ win over Wayne to open the Class A Regional Tournament Thursday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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A-B opens regional tourney with one-sided wins

Saturday, May 2, 2026
In the first day of the Class A Regional Tournament, the Arapaho-Butler Indians (21-3) beat Wayne 17-0 and behind Luke Bailey’s no hitter, they took down Empire 10-0 Thursday on their home field to set up a chance to advance to state Friday.

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Clinton baseball ends in regionals

Saturday, May 2, 2026
The Clinton Reds baseball team finished the season Wednesday in Tuttle with two losses in the Class 4A Regional Tournament.The Reds finish the season with a record of 9-25.