Smith LB to RB to lead Big 12 quintet of 1,000-yard rushers

(AP) – Abram Smith was tackling Big 12 running backs at the end of last season as a starting linebacker for Baylor. He is now bruising defenders as the league’s leading rusher.Breece Hall has rushed for a touchdown in 23 consecutive games for Iowa State, tying an FBS record.

Cardinals regain No. 1 spot in AP Pro32 poll

NEW YORK (AP) — The resilient Arizona Cardinals have done it again.

Reds ready for rematch with Elks

Clinton will face familiar foe Elk City in the 4A semifinals Friday evening.Looking at Friday’s showdown with their district rival, Clinton head coach John Higbee and the Red Tornadoes are not taking the matchup lightly.“It’s always hard to beat a team twice in the season, Higbee said.

Oklahoma City Thunder ending COVID requirements

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Monday that beginning Dec. 1, fans attending games in person will no longer be required to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative coronavirus test.

Blackburn wins weekly football picks contest

Mike Blackburn claimed the weekly football picks contest this week.Blackburn, Barbara Steiner and Ron Saucier tied with nine correct this week.The tiebreaker is Clinton’s rushing yards from the previous week. The Reds tallied 318 yards rushing versus Bristow last week.

A-B Lady Indians return to win column

SENTINEL – Back on track.The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians returned to the win column with a 35-29 triumph over Sentinnel last Friday.The Lady Indians fell behind early and trailed 9-8 after the first quarter, but a stellar defensive effort allowed them to take a 17-12 lead at intermission.

SWOSU volleyball bows out in GAC tourney semifinals

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Southwestern Oklahoma State volleyball was eliminated from the Great American Conference tourney in the semifinals following a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Arkansas Tech last Friday.

SWOSU soccer eliminated

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Southwestern Oklahoma State soccer fell 1-0 to the No. 11 Central Missouri Jennies Friday in the opening round of the NCAA national tournament.SWOSU put three shots on goal, but all three were saved by the UCM goalkeeper.

OB&T's Rising Stars

Clinton’s Cooper Whitetail snaps the ball to Jaron Williams during a junior varisty game this year.Zaedon Collins wraps up an Elgin runner for a loss earlier this season.Freshman Talen Smith plays defensive back in a game earier this year.

Red Tornadoes sink Pirates

CLINTON – Still chasing.Clinton dominated its quarterfinal matchup, upending Bristow 30-7 Friday evening“We’re in the semifinals and I’m a little unhappy with our performance,” Clinton coach John Higbee said. “I’m a perfectionist and the standards are set pretty high around here.