Rising Stars

Elle Hall dribbles the ball down the field during a soccer game earlier this month.Dani Silva shoots a goal kick during a soccer game.

Smart helps Celtics knock off Thunder

BOSTON (AP) – Marcus Smart scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half, as the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 126-122, Monday night for their seventh straight win.Boston trailed by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, but outscored Oklahoma City 37-26 in the fourth.“Tonight...

Segal wins FB picks

Ronald Segal is the winner of the 2022 S&D Drug & Electronics Football Picks Contest for the first round of the postseason.This is his second win of the season.Segal was one of two people who predicted 10 out of 10 games correctly last week.The other participant who had a perfect entry was Ronald...

Honorary coin toss

In honor of Veterans Day last Friday, local veteran Billy Mandrell performed the coin toss before Clinton’s contest with Bethany. Looking on are head official Michael Stevenson and the Red Tornado captains.

Castro makes lasting memories with teammates

Clinton senior Cameron Castro was born and raised here.He said family and football are what matter most to him.“Man, it has been a blessing growing up in Clinton,” he said. “Eighteen years here and it has been awesome. The tradition here for football is awesome.

Burns Flat falls to Walters to end its season

WALTERS — Burns Flat football saw its season come to an end earlier than it wanted to.The Eagles played at Walters in the first round of the playoffs but lost 33-0.“We did not execute well,” coach Brian Archer said. “Special teams killed us early.

Arapaho-Butler basketball teams beat Arnett

ARNETT — Arapaho-Butler basketball played their third road games Friday night at Arnett.The girls won a close one 59-36.The boys had no trouble and won their game, 84-31. The A-B girls improve to 4-0 and the boys improved to 3-1.

Reds defeat Bethany in OT

Clinton football competed with Bethany down to the final wire in overtime.

Panthers beat Falcons, 25-15

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — D’Onta Foreman admitted he was tired and at times completely gassed.However, the Carolina Panthers running back said there was not a chance he was going to tap on his helmet and ask to take a breather.

Kauk signs with Seminole State

Kenzie Kauk signed her letter of intent to play college softball at Seminole State University. Pictured, front row from left, are Michelle Kauk, Kenzie, and Chris Kauk. Back row are coaches Whitney Misak and Bre Green.