Sports

Smith wins picks contest

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
against Elk City, when they actually ran for 229 yards.She has won a $75 gift card to Lucille’s Roadhouse after she finished at the top of the standings in the contest.
Clinton’s Aracelie Chavez, left, goes up to block a Cache player during the Lady Reds’ match against the Lady Bulldogs at the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Aracelie Chavez, left, goes up to block a Cache player during the Lady Reds’ match against the Lady Bulldogs at the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton volleyball wraps season up in first round

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Clinton Lady Reds volleyball team (3-21) saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to North Rock Creek in the first round of the playoffs Thursday in Weatherford.Now the team heads into the offseason looking to rebound from a down season.
A-B’s Peyton Lambeth, right, makes a running catch for the out while Dalaynie Lee backs her up during the Lady Indians’ state championship win over Caddo Saturday at Devon Park. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

A-B’s Peyton Lambeth, right, makes a running catch for the out while Dalaynie Lee backs her up during the Lady Indians’ state championship win over Caddo Saturday at Devon Park. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Lady Indians capture softball title against Caddo

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians softball team (33-8-1) finished on top of the Class A softball world after taking down Caddo 5-3 Saturday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City for the program’s first title.
Clinton’s Easten Powell, right, carries the ball while No. 66 Andre Lime and No. 55 Bryson Snider provide blocks during the Red Tornadoes’ home win over Elk City Friday. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s Easten Powell, right, carries the ball while No. 66 Andre Lime and No. 55 Bryson Snider provide blocks during the Red Tornadoes’ home win over Elk City Friday. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton rallies to defeat Elk City

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Clinton Red Tornado football team (3-3, 3-0) came out on top 17-12 over its I-40 neighbor, the Elk City Elks (2-4, 1-2), in a tough battle Friday in the Tornado Bowl.
A-B’s No. 1 Rylan Moore pitches during the Indians’ Class A State Baseball game against the Navajo Indians Thursday in Shawnee. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

A-B’s No. 1 Rylan Moore pitches during the Indians’ Class A State Baseball game against the Navajo Indians Thursday in Shawnee. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Indians’ baseball season ends in state playoffs

Saturday, October 11, 2025
The Arapaho-Butler Indians baseball team (23-8) fell 7-1 to the Navajo Indians in the first round of the Class A State Baseball Tournament Thursday in Shawnee to end its season.Looking back on the game, A-B’s coach Bryan Holt said it just wasn’t their day.
Arapaho-Butler’s Piper Sawatzky goes into her pitching motion during the Lady Indians’ first-round matchup against Shattuck in the Class A Fast Pitch State Tournament Thursday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler’s Piper Sawatzky goes into her pitching motion during the Lady Indians’ first-round matchup against Shattuck in the Class A Fast Pitch State Tournament Thursday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Lady Indians advance to next round in state

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Entering the biggest part of the season, the Class A State Softball Tournament, the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians (31-8-1) took care of business against the Shattuck Lady Indians, winning 11-1 in five innings Thursday at Devon Park to advance to the next round.
Clinton’s Aaron Ramirez, left, hikes the ball to sophomore quarterback Easten Powell during practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Aaron Ramirez, left, hikes the ball to sophomore quarterback Easten Powell during practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Senior football player looks to invest his money

Friday, October 10, 2025
As he takes in his final season of high school football, senior lineman Aaron Ramirez has his eyes on his future as well.When it comes to being a member of the Red Tornadoes, Ramirez said there is one meaning that comes to his mind.
Clinton’s Ella Redshin focuses on the ball as she prepares to serve during the Lady Reds’ match against Blair in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Kerri Staggs

Clinton’s Ella Redshin focuses on the ball as she prepares to serve during the Lady Reds’ match against Blair in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Kerri Staggs

Senior volleyball player to cherish bonds formed

Thursday, October 9, 2025
With the regular season in the books and the playoffs ahead of her and her team today, senior Ella Redshin is turning her focus to her life after she graduates from Clinton.
Clinton’s No. 81 Judd Hall and No. 6 Benton Bridgeman provide key blocks to help spring Jesus Gutierrez and allow him to carry the ball for a big gain Friday against Bridge Creek. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s No. 81 Judd Hall and No. 6 Benton Bridgeman provide key blocks to help spring Jesus Gutierrez and allow him to carry the ball for a big gain Friday against Bridge Creek. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton football looks to battle Elk City

Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Clinton Red Tornado football team (2-3, 2-0) looks to continue its hot start to district play, as it welcomes the Elk City Elks (2-3, 1-1) into the Tornado Bowl tomorrow for a 7 p.m. kickoff.