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.Taylor was the lone Cowboy representative on the All-Big 12 first team, with 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.Riley chuckled Tuesday when he was reminded of that...

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.He said the Lady Reds will open against a team that was one...

Tulsa fires coach after 8 seasons, 4 bowls

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa University fired football coach Philip Montgomery, who spent eight seasons at the school and reached four bowl games, on Sunday.The Golden Hurricane finished their 2022 season 5-7 after beating Houston on the road Saturday.

Gabriel garners 2 Big 12 awards

University of Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been named Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week and Co-Newcomer of the Week after throwing for 449 yards and a career-high six touchdown passes at Texas Tech on Saturday, the league office announced Monday.The redshirt junior from Mililani,...

New Orleans knocks off Thunder, 105-101

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 23 points, matched his career high with eight assists, and converted a go-ahead threepoint play with 44 seconds left to lift the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans to a 105-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.The Pelicans were playing...