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Niners win first Austrailian NFL game

Saturday, September 12, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed every moment of their weeklong Australian adventure. They gradually adjusted their body clocks, enjoyed Melbourne’s sights and tastes — and then they dominated a division rival in the NFL’s first regular-season game Down Under.

No. 13 Karely Aguilar hits the ball over the net during Clinton’s game against Sante Fe South. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Lady Reds show fight in home-opening match

Saturday, September 12, 2026

For the first time in the Tornado Dome, the Clinton Lady Reds volleyball (2-17) fell Thursday to Sante Fe South, 3-0 (25-20, 25-19 and 25-16).For Coach Gabbie Parsons, she said her squad showed signs of what it was capable of, but has to figure out how to put it together.

Clinton’s Alex Amaya attempts to flatten the Anadarko defender as he blocks him during the Red Tornadoes’ scrimmage against the Warriors in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Senior football player eyes welding after graduation

Friday, September 11, 2026

The senior year of high school is a busy time for athletes, as they are taking in their final year of athletics and figuring out their lives after graduation.For Clinton senior football player Alex Amaya, it remains true.

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Seahawks’ Darnold hurt in season opener

Friday, September 11, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury that knocked him out of Seattle’s season opener against the New England Patriots on Wednesday night, a potentially significant blow to the Super Bowl champions’ title defense.

Clinton’s No. 15 Gavin Evans provides a block while No. 1 JJ Ruiz tries to find a hole during the Red Tornadoes’ win over the Lions. CDN | John Kinsey

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Red Tornadoes look to sting Yellowjackets

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Clinton Red Tornadoes (2-0) look to continue their winning ways, as the team heads to Kingfisher to take on the Yellowjackets for a 7 p.m. kickoff tomorrow night.Kingfisher (1-0) kicked off the season by taking down Cashion 20-14 last week.

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Senior volleyball player looks to help after college

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Clinton’s Evelyn Aispuro hits the ball during the Best of the West Volleyball Tournament in the Clinton Middle School Gym.Reaching the senior year of high school is a large milestone, as it is the last stop before the rest of a high schooler’s life.

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Senior football player looks to join father at work

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Clinton’s Jesus Gutierrez wraps up the Anadarko ball carrier during the Red Tornadoes’ scrimmage against the Warriors in the Tornado Bowl.The senior year is about making plans for life after school.Senior Jesus Gutierrez already has a path carved for himself when he graduates.

Clinton’s Liam Lofland, left, plows through a Kingfisher defender during the Red Tornadoes’ JV game against the Yellowjackets Monday in the Tornado Bowl. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

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Future All-Stars

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Clinton’s No. 15 Gavin Evans, right, blocks for No. 7 Easten Powell, as he carries the ball against Blanchard Friday in the Red Tornadoes’ home-opening win. CDN | John Kinsey

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Red Tornadoes take down Lions

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

In front of the home fans for the first time in the 2026 season, the Clinton Red Tornadoes (2-0) used a strong second half to take down Blanchard 29-19.For Coach Trevor Powers, he said he was happy with the outcome despite having some injuries to worry about.“We found a way to win,” he said.

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Vowell wins picks contest

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

For week one of the high school football season, Scott Vowell has won the weekly Pigskin Picks Contest.Vowell recorded the first 10-for-10 week of the season and will receive a $75 Lucille’s Roadhouse giftcard for his firstplace finish.