Sports

Arapaho-Butler’s Kelsey Garibay directs traffic during the Lady Indians’ home game against Hammon. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Controlling the ball

Saturday, December 27, 2025

San Antonio Spurs beat Thunder for third time this season

Saturday, December 27, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102 on Thursday for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two weeks.The Spurs also defeated the Thunder in an NBA Cup semifinal on Dec.

Pirates sign former Padre O’Hearn to free agent deal

Friday, December 26, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn that’s designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost.

CDN | Courtesy Photo Former Clinton Red Tornado Valek Cisneros pitches in a game for the UCO Bronchos this past season.

Former Red Tornado heading to pro baseball

Friday, December 26, 2025

While some dreams end early, former Clinton Red Tornado hurler Valek Cisneros has been given the opportunity to continue playing baseball as he has signed to pitch for the Oakland Ballers in the Pioneer Baseball League.

Rivarly brewing between Oklahoma City and San Antonio

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

(AP) —What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, according to the catchy marketing slogan that has been around for years.It’ll likely be disproven this week.The NBA loves rivalries: Lakers vs. Celtics, Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James in the neverending GOAT debate, Reggie Miller vs.

Arapaho’s Wacey Schalla holds on tight to a bronco during a recent rodeo event. CDN | Courtesy photo

Arapaho’s Schalla making a name in rodeo circuit

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Despite being young in the rodeo circuit, Wacey Schalla is showing off why he deserves to have his name known in the rodeo world.Over the weekend, Schalla finished tied for second in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas with a score of 2,607.77 points.

Clinton’s Matthew Bermea, top, holds his opponent to the mat during the first day of the Max Dippel Memorial Wrestling Tournament Friday in Weatherford. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton wrestling sees success in annual tourney

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Over the weekend, both Clinton wrestling programs headed east to Weatherford to participate in the yearly Max Dippel Memorial Wrestling Tournament.As a team, the boys’ wrestling program finished third in the tournament with 169.5 points and the girls finished seventh in the standings with 36 points.

Parker Adams runs during his first track event for West Texas A&M in a recent meet in Colorado Springs, Colo. CDN | Courtesy photo

Adams gets first taste of college track and field

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Making the transition from high school sports to college sports can take awhile to get used to, but for former Clinton Red Tornado athlete Parker Adams, he looks to be making the most of it.

Clinton’s Easten Powell takes the ball up the court during the Reds’ road game against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Putting the work in on both ends

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Clinton moving forward with coaching interviews

Friday, December 19, 2025

Following the conclusion of the 2025 Clinton football season, Clinton Supt. Nathan Meget made a decision to part ways with eighthyear coach John Higbee.When talking about the process of looking for the new coach, Meget said they have identified seven candidates who they are currently talking to.