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Closer Diaz signs with champs

Thursday, December 11, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Closer Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, threeyear contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Clinton High School Assistant Principal and boys’ golf coach Brent Caldwell, left, accepts a donation of $6,000 for the Clin ton golf program from Ken Kunsman, manager for Signal Peak Silica. Kunsman raised the money for the programs through outside donations.
Clinton’s Rihanna Ellis, right, grabs onto the ball as the Elk City player attempts to drive past her Tuesday during the Lady Reds’ road game. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Rihanna Ellis, right, grabs onto the ball as the Elk City player attempts to drive past her Tuesday during the Lady Reds’ road game. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton teams experience first road game of year

Thursday, December 11, 2025
After back-to-back home games to open the season, both Clinton basketball programs headed west on I-40 Tuesday for a match-up with Elk City.The Reds (2-1) used a strong third quarter to overcome a nine-point deficit to beat the Elk 49-46.
Former Clinton Lady Red Carmella Jefferson passes the ball during a game for Southwestern Christian University this season. CDN | Courtesy photo

Former Clinton Lady Red Carmella Jefferson passes the ball during a game for Southwestern Christian University this season. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Former Lady Red hoopster showing off in college

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
In her second year at Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, former Clinton Lady Red basketball player Carmella Jefferson is working to hone her skill on the court.For Jefferson, she said she has enjoyed her sophomore season so far with the Eagles.
The Corn Bible Academy Crusaders finished third in the second annual Crusader Classic Tournament over the weekend at CBA. Pictured, from left, in front are Rolando Beadle, Alex King, Rylin Zeller, Jaden Zeller and Zack Zybach; back, Coach Zach House, Laws

The Corn Bible Academy Crusaders finished third in the second annual Crusader Classic Tournament over the weekend at CBA. Pictured, from left, in front are Rolando Beadle, Alex King, Rylin Zeller, Jaden Zeller and Zack Zybach; back, Coach Zach House, Laws

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Taking home some hardware

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Clinton’s Paisley Ruyle drives the ball toward the hoop during the Lady Reds’ game against Blanchard Friday in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Paisley Ruyle drives the ball toward the hoop during the Lady Reds’ game against Blanchard Friday in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton hoops swept by Blanchard Lions at home

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
In a Friday-night edition of Clinton basketball, both teams took on the Blanchard Lions in the Tornado Dome before heading off into the weekend.The Reds (1-1) couldn’t keep up with the Lions and fell 68-31, while the Lady Reds (0-2) trailed off late to the Lady Lions, falling 50-21.
A-B’s Kaden Waldrop goes up for the layup while a BF-DC defender guards him Friday during the Indians’ home game. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

A-B’s Kaden Waldrop goes up for the layup while a BF-DC defender guards him Friday during the Indians’ home game. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Arapaho-Butler basketball splits with Burns Flat-Dill City

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
On the night to celebrate crowning the homecoming king and queen, the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians (5-2) won in convincing fashion Friday night at home, as they took down the Burns Flat-Dill City Lady Eagles 66-37, while the Indians (3-4) fell 55-52 to the Eagles in the final game of the night.
Clinton’s Brandon Rodriquez-Escalante, top, grapples with the Hinton wrestler during the Reds’ season-opening match Thursday in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Brandon Rodriquez-Escalante, top, grapples with the Hinton wrestler during the Reds’ season-opening match Thursday in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton wrestling pins Hinton to open season

Saturday, December 6, 2025
To kickoff the Rhett Blundell era of Clinton High School wrestling, both the girls’ and the boys’ teams took on Hinton Thursday in the Tornado Dome.While the girls were in an exhibition match, the boys took care of business, winning 51-29.
Clinton’s No. 75 Eli Anderson and No. 55 Bryson Snider work to open a hole for a ball carrier to run through in the Red Tornadoes’ home game against Douglass to end the regular season. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Clinton’s No. 75 Eli Anderson and No. 55 Bryson Snider work to open a hole for a ball carrier to run through in the Red Tornadoes’ home game against Douglass to end the regular season. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Clinton football collects bevy of stats and awards

Friday, December 5, 2025
Throughout the season on the gridiron, the Clinton Red Tornado football players worked to help the team succeed with stacking as many stats as they can each game, as some were honored with All-District recognitions for their standout play on the field for Clinton.