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No. 21 Snider Dowdell shoots the ball after fighting to get past a Harrah defender during Clinton’s season-opening win over the Panthers Tuesday in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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CHS basketball opens season with overtime thriller

Thursday, December 4, 2025

To tip-off the year, Clinton basketball faced off against the Harrah Panthers Tuesday in the Tornado Dome.The Reds (1-0) took down the Panthers 5857 after Ethan Lofland hit two free throws in the waning seconds of overtime to seal the win.The Lady Reds (0-1) fell 70-25 to the Lady Panthers.

Clinton Middle School’s Braxton Garrison keeps the ball away from a Weatherford defender during the Whirlwinds’ eighthgrade game against the Eagles in the Tornado Dome. CDN |Steve Wheeler

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

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New England takes down Giants for 10th straight win

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Led by Drake Maye and Marcus Jones, the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season.They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and the New York Giants at the moment.

Brayden Fuller, left, poses with Coach John Higbee after being awarded the Fred Friedrich Leadership Award at the annual football banquet in the Frisco Center to end the season. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Red Tornadoes football cap season with banquet

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Despite coming together one last time to celebrate the season and the seniors, there was obvious emotion throughout the room as Coach John Higbee led the event for the final time as head coach of the Clinton Red Tornado football team.

Clinton’s Titan Malone goes up for the layup during practice in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Senior hooper looks to continue career in college

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

As he prepares for his final year on the hardwood, Clinton’s Titan Malone is eyeing his future in the sport of basketball at the same time.For Malone, he said playing for the Reds has a special place in his heart.

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UK fires Stoops after 13 years

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has fired the Southeastern Conference’s longest- tenured coach, ending Mark Stoops’ tenure in his 13th season with the Wildcats after back-to-back losing records.

No. 30 Axl Deatherage cuts up the lane after catching the ball during practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Putting the work in on offense

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Putting the work in on offense

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Saturday, November 29, 2025

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Mizzou extends football coach

Saturday, November 29, 2025

(AP) — Missouri and Eli Drinkwitz have agreed to a sixyear contract that will push the football coach’s average compensation to $10.75 million annually and likely end any speculation that he could leave for one of the high-profile job openings elsewhere.

Clinton’s Rhylee Chagolia aims the basketball as she prepares to shoot it during basketball practice in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Senior newcomer fitting in well

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Even though she will be wearing the maroon and gold for one year, Lady Reds basketball senior Rhylee Chagolia is making the most of her time with her new team.For Chagolia, she said being a member of this program has a special meaning in her heart.