OB&T's Rising Stars

Clinton freshman fullback Race Elliott breaks into the open field in last week’s scrimmage versus Anadarko. CDN | John KinseyClinton freshman wide receiver Ayden Crumley reaches out to snag a pass, before cutting up the field for a first down against Anadarko.

Reds show explosiveness versus Darko

There’s no doubt that the Clinton football team’s big-play ability is alive and well, and it showed that in its scrimmage finale against Anadarko Thursday night at home, scoring on three offensive plays of 45-plus yards. The Reds outscored the Warriors four scores to one in the contest.

Lady Reds upend Cache in district tilt

CLINTON – One more and it’s a streak. The Clinton Lady Reds (8-7, 2-1) upended Cache 11-6 Thursday evening. I’m really pleased with our kids,” Clinton head softball coach Shelby Anderson said.

Reds have eyes on them now

The Clinton football team was chasing a shot at a state title for the better part of the last decade, and it still is, but it’s no longer off Class 4A’s radar. The program is very much in the class’s consciousness after a run to the championship game in 2020.

Class 4A Coaches’ Preseason Polls

DISTRICT 4A-1 1. Clinton (8-4) 2. Weatherford (8-1) 3. Bethany (5-6) 4. Cache (5-5) 5. Newcastle (7-3) 6. Chickasha (2-7) 7. Elk City (3-5) 8. Elgin (0-8) DISTRICT 4A-3 1. Wagoner (14-0) 2. Grove (7-4) 3. Skiatook (6-4) 4. Bristow (9-4) 5. Oologah (3-6) 6. Cleveland (5-5) 7.

2021 Clinton High School Football Roster

Red Tornadoes expanding offense

After much criticism for its up-and-down play in 2019, the Clinton offense rebounded for a much better year in 2020 and even morphed somewhat into a methodical sledgehammer in the postseason.

Defense contains depth, experience

Across the last three years, the Clinton football team has boasted one of the best defenses in the state. Regardless of how the other phases performed, the defense has stayed strong and consistent with the Reds.

Clinton schedule amongst the best

It’s a different year, but the same story for the Clinton football schedule, as it features five “true” playoff teams from last year on its 2021 schedule, including four teams that reached at least the second round of the postseason or further.

Higbee racking up wins, hardware

Through three years of his head coaching tenure with Clinton football, John Higbee has proven he was the right hire to take Clinton back to the mountain top.