Reds grind out road win

NEWCASTLE – Step one complete.The Clinton Red Tornadoes went on the road and handled business Friday, beating Newcastle 28-14 in the first week of Class 4A-1 district play.“I’m going to have to reserve judgment until I watch film,” Clinton coach John Higbee said. “We did have a turnover.

Corn Bible’s comeback bid falls short

CORN – Too little too late.Trailing 30-14 entering the fourth quarter, the Corn Bible Academy Crusaders scored two unanswered touchdowns, but a failed conversion, losing 30-28 versus Geary Friday evening.“We had a few guys playing new positions,” CBA coach Asa Zoschke said.

CHS wins one at conf. tourney

BLANCHARD – Clinton Lady Reds volleyball (8-16) lost in the consolation bracket finals at the Western Conference Tournament over the weekend.In the opening match, Clinton fell to Blanchard 2-0 (22- 15, 22-14).The Lady Reds responded with a 2-0 match victory over Weatherford.

Corn Bible sweeps at Altus

ALTUS – Class 3A No. 17 Corn Bible Academy volleyball brought home a first place trophy at the Altus All-Aces Tournament Saturday.In the opening round of pool play, Corn Bible throttled the hosts, winning 25-10 in consecutive sets.The Lady Crusaders followed up with a 2-0 victory over 5A Eisenhower.

Lady Reds struggle at Elk City

ELK CITY – Clinton Lady Red Tornadoes softball struggled on the road Thursday, losing 11-1 at the hands of Elk City.In the top of the third inning, Blair Hunter grounded into a fielder’s choice that allowed Baleigh Giblet to score Clinton’s lone run.Kenzie Kauk led the team in hits going 2-for-3.

Carlisle goes 4-for-4, A-B splits opening day at districts

STERLING – Arapaho-Butler baseball split games at the district tournament Thursday.The Indians beat Geronimo 12-0 and followed up with a 5-2 loss against Sterling.A-B came out swinging in the first inning versus Geronimo.The Indians combined for 10 runs in the first and two in the third.“We did a...

Sawatzky’s no-hitters, Edelen’s two homers power A-B to multiple victories

Class A No. 7 Arapaho Butler’s Morgandee Sawatzky was lights in the circle and Katie Edelen belted two roundtrippers as the Lady Indians cruised to consecutive 8-0 victories over Thomas-Fay-Custer in the district tournament Thursday.In game one, Sawatzky walked one in the top of the seventh but...

No. 8 Corn Bible Academy sweeps Cement in straight sets

CEMENT – Class 3A No. 8 Corn Bible Academy returned to form, upending Cement in three sets (25-10, 25-19, 25-12) Thursday evening.“I felt like we played a little better,” CBA coach Erin Basinger said.

Return of the Reds

The Clinton Red Tornadoes (1-1) start the district portion of their 2021 schedule with a win at Newcastle (1-2) Friday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CDN | Adam Ewing

CBA football hosts Geary

After a few weeks off, Corn Bible Academy football hosts Geary for its homecoming Friday evening.CBA won its lone game 8-6 over Kremlin-Hillsdale Sept. 3.“We are very low on numbers, so we were trying to control the clock,” CBA coach Asa Zoschke said.