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Clinton’s longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt, left, and assistant coach Jeff King watch during a baseball game. CDN | Steve Wheeler

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Clinton’s Gaunt to retire after 38 years of coaching

Friday, May 1, 2026

It is the end of an era for the Clinton Reds baseball team, as longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt is set to retire after 38 years in the dugout.

A-B’s Kylin Oakes uses all of her strength to smash the ball Tuesday during the Lady Indians’ win over Fletcher. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Arapaho-Butler softball sweeps regional tourney

Thursday, April 30, 2026

With a trip to the Class 3A State Tournament on the line, the Arapaho-Butler slow-pitch softball team made easy work of the regional tournament Tuesday at home to advance to the next level.

Liam Lofland prepares to throw the discuss during a recent Clinton Middle School track meet. CDN |Courtesy Photo

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Future All-Stars

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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Thunder extinguishes Suns to advance

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Oklahoma City’s first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues.The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there’s little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

Arapaho-Butler’s Lauryn McHenry pitches during the Lady Indians’ win over Seiling. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Being defensive

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Being defensive

The Clinton boys’ golf team smiles after competing at the Class 4A Regional Tournament Monday in Elk City. Pictured, from left, are Coach Brent Caldwell, Landyn Kunsman, Sy Foster, Caber Johnson, Scout Acosta and Sutton Hernandez. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Clinton’s Acosta advances to golf state tourney

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Like postseason play in any sports, it is win and advance, or go home.The Clinton boys’ golf team traveled Monday to Elk City to compete in the Class 4A Regional Tournament.The team finished fifth in the standings with a score of 632 and will not be moving on to the state tournament.

Going for gold

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Going for gold

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Corn Bible Academy’s Bentli Whitson smiles after competing in the Class 2A Regional golf event and will be heading to the state tournament next week in Muskogee.

Ben Perez steps on the base for the out during the alumni game at Clinton’s baseball field Friday. CDN | Staff Photo

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Playing one last game

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Playing one last game

Clinton’s girls’ golf team smiles after finishing as runner-up at the Class 4A Regional Tournament recently at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole. Pictured, from left, are Tatum Fanshier, Bella Bridgeman, Emma Ray, Paige Pugh and Jocelyn King.

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Clinton girls’ golf finishes second at regionals

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

As the golf season nears the end, the Clinton Lady Reds are returning to the state championship tournament after finishing as the Class 4A Regional runner-up recently at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole.

Clinton’s Brandon Rodriguez-Esclalante controls the ball in a drill during soccer practice at the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Senior soccer player wants to do work with his hands

Saturday, April 25, 2026

While soccer is getting ready to come to an end, Clinton senior Brandon Rodriguez-Esclalante is concentrated on setting up a plan for the rest of his life.When thinking about being a member of the Red Tornado soccer team, Rodriguez-Esclalante said it has a special meaning to him.