Reds drop series with Elk City

CLINTON – Clinton baseball lost its season series with Elk City after losing 9-8 Tuesday evening.Grady Gaunt led off the first with a triple to deep center field. Two batters later, Caden Powell brought Gaunt in with a sacrifice fly to center.Elk City tied things up at 1-1 in the top of the second.

Clinton boys’ tennis

Clinton boys’ tennis had a solid showing at the Western Conference Tournament. Nate Jones and Matt Nguyen won No. 1 doubles, while Finn Murray and Dakota Elizondo placed third in No. 2 doubles. Pictured, from left: Nate Jones, Matt Nguyen Finn Murray, Dakota Elizondo and head coach Phil Veazy.

Olympian’s mother unintended victim of drug dispute

(AP) – The mother of a Puerto Rican Olympian killed by a stray bullet in her Connecticut home was an unintended victim of a drug dispute that erupted into the firing of more than 20 gunshots, a police official said Tuesday.

Giants’ Nakken 1st MLB female coach on field, San Francisco tops Padres

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female coach on the field in a regularseason game, and the Giants pounded the San Diego Padres 13-2 on Tuesday night.The 31-year-old Nakken took over at first base in the third inning after Antoan Richardson got ejected.

Reds lose big at Elk City

ELK CITY - Clinton baseball fell 26-2 in four innings versus Elk City Monday night.Grady Gaunt, Mason Walpole and Jackson Crumley recorded one hit apiece.Gaunt and Mason Walpole swiped two bases each.Clinton used six pitchers in the losing effort.

Clinton golfers compete at Elk City

ELK CITY - Clinton boys’ golf competed at the Elk City Tournament Monday afternoon.Jaron Williams finished as Clinton’s top performer, carding a 92.“I think Jaron played pretty well,” Clinton head coach Mike Lee said. “If we can cut down on the number of putts, we will be in pretty good shape.

Joey Logano watches Ty Gibbs scrap with veteran bemusement

(AP) – Joey Logano has had his share of conflict during a career that began with his appointment as “Sliced Bread” upon arrival.He was 18 and overhyped, evidenced by a nickname that likened him to the “greatest thing since ... sliced bread.

No. 12 Arapaho-Butler takes down Hydro-Eakly

ARAPAHO - Class A No. 12 Arapaho-Butler baseball improved to 11-5 on the season with a 3-1 victory over ninth-ranked Hydro-Eakly Monday evening.Hydro scored their lone run in the third inning.Arapaho-Butler responded with their first run in the home half of the third.

Lady Reds finish runner-up at Western Conference tourney

OKLAHOMA CITY – Clinton girls’ tennis placed second in the Western Conference Tournament at the Earlywine Tennis Center in Oklahoma City.“We played really well,” head coach Phil Veazy said. “We are improving every time we step on the court.”Emma Dowdell placed second in No.

Tyler Ingram

Tyler Ingram makes a catch in right field during Class A No. 12 Arapaho-Butler’s 3-1 win over No. 9 Hydro-Ealky Monday. CDN | Courtesy Photo