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A-B’s Alivia Casas looks for an open teammate during the first round of the Western Equipment Classic against Sayre. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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A-B basketball looks to continue improving

Friday, March 6, 2026

With the Arapaho-Butler High School basketball seasons in the books, one team potentially returns the whole squad, while the other will be filling key holes next year.The Indians (16-11) finished ranked No. 17 in Class B and ended the season with a 45-38 loss to Amber-Pocasset in the tournament.

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USA Baseball seeks to dethrone Japan

Friday, March 6, 2026

(AP) –Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters.“Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful,” the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic.

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Future All-Stars

Thursday, March 5, 2026

No. 1 Jeter King speeds toward third during Clinton’s win over Western Heights Tuesday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Reds route Western Heights in home opener

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Clinton Reds (2-0) got the home portion of their schedule off with a bang Tuesday, as they took down Western Heights 15-0 in five innings.For Coach Kelly Gaunt, he said he is excited about the wins to start the season, but is not getting too far ahead of himself.

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Oklahoma City Thunder take down Bulls without SGA

Thursday, March 5, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Jared McCain scored 20 points, Isaiah Joe added 19 and the Oklahoma City Thunder — playing without star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — beat the Chicago Bulls 116-108 on Tuesday night.

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Former Sooner ejected days before debut

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trae Young was thrown out of a Washington game and he isn’t even set to play for the Wizards for a few more nights.Young was ejected Monday night from the Wizards’ game against the Houston Rockets when he left the bench and walked onto the court to complain to a referee.

Corn Bible Academy’s Brylie Driskill shoots the layup during the Lady Crusaders’ home game against Blair. CDN | Courtesy photo

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CBA basketball headed toward youth movement

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Heading into the offseason, the Corn Bible Academy basketball teams are looking at an influx of younger players as both teams currently consist of mostly seniors.The Lady Crusaders (19-7) finished the season ranked No. 12 in Class B after losing to Arnett 38-36 in the area tournament.

Clinton’s Landon Wilson, right, eyes an opening against his opponent from Harrah in Class 4A 165-pound weight class championship match Saturday at OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Eyes on the target

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Clinton’s Baylor Moore, left, grapples with her opponent during the consolation semifinals of the Class 5A girls’ wrestling tournament Saturday morning at OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton wrestles at three-day state tournament

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

In a busy weekend for the Clinton wrestling program, five athletes headed to Oklahoma City Thursday to compete for a title.Clinton was well represented at the tournament with Vicente Gutierrez, Matthew Bermea, Landon Wilson, Brandon Rodriguez-Escalalante and Baylor Moore making it.

No. 13 Ethan Lofland gets around the defender for the layup during Clinton’s playoff game against Bethany Friday night in Weatherford. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Reds hoops falls to Bethany to end season

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

After taking down Elk City to advance in the playoffs, the Clinton Reds basketball team (5-21) ran into a brick wall Friday night in Weatherford, as it fell to the Bethany Bronchos 68-39, ending the season.