Clinton football kicks off Friday

It is almost football time in Clinton.Clinton never shies away from a challenge and it will be challenged in its season opener at home against Kingfisher.The game is slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff at the Tornado Bowl and each team has not played a game, since it is week zero.

No. 4 Arapaho beats Clinton, 6-2

No. 4 Arapaho-Butler played at Clinton Tuesday evening and beat the Lady Reds 6-2.“We did a great job getting runs early and anytime we can hold a team to two runs in seven innings, I like our chances,” coach Luke Thompson said. “We tacked on runs against a much-improved Clinton team.

Arapaho-Butler bounces back

HAMMON — No. 19 Arapaho-Butler got back on the winning track Tuesday, as the Indians defeated No. 17 Hammon (Class B) 10-5.A-B trailed 3-0 early but scored four runs in the top of the fourth and sixth innings.

Chickasha sweeps Clinton

CHICHASKA — Clinton volleyball played another road game this week at Chickasha on Tuesday but lost 3-0.“I think we are getting there,” coach Emma Seiter said. “It always is disappointing when we lose but there are positives as coaches and as a player which can be taken away.

Matthias Bond-Mendez

Matthias Bond-Mendez performs a warmup drill before football practice. Clinton middle schooler Had 

Rising Stars

Clinton freshman Ella Redshin serves the ball during a recent JV volleyball game.Rielon Woodford carries the football, and Matthew Bermea is in position for a tackle. 

Lady Eagles claw the Lady Reds

WEATHERFORD — Custer County conflict volleyball happened Monday evening, but Clinton lost to Weatherford 3-0.“We were ready to play, but the rivalry game got the best of us, and we made some mistakes and errors we usually do not make,” assistant coach Caitlin Radford said.

Critical games dot CFB schedule

(AP) — The college football schedule offers a weekly selection of marquee games.Two Sept. 3 showdowns could shuffle the preseason AP Top 25 quickly as No. 5 Notre Dame, with new coach Marcus Freeman, visits No. 2 Ohio State, and No. 3 Georgia, who are the defending national champions, will play No.

Jets beat Falcons

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Marcus Mariota is feeling and playing like a starter again, but the Jets defeated the Falcons 24-16.

Baker Mayfield named starting QB

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are turning to quarterback Baker Mayfield to lead their offense.Coach Matt Rhule announced Monday that Mayfield will start Carolina’s Sept.