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Hunter Washburn wrestles the steer during the rodeo Saturday at the Clinton Round-Up Club Arena. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Hunter Washburn wrestles the steer during the rodeo Saturday at the Clinton Round-Up Club Arena. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton saddled up over weekend for annual rodeo

Over the weekend, the Clinton Round-Up Club hosted the 79th annual rodeo and the third straight pro rodeo at the Clinton Round-Up Club Arena.For Clinton Round-Up Club Vice President Chris Weil, he said despite one negative part of the weekend, the rodeo as a whole was a success in his mind.
Jocelyn Lagunas hits the ball back over the net Thursday during a summer practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Jocelyn Lagunas hits the ball back over the net Thursday during a summer practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton volleyball putting in work over summer

With the summer nearing its end, the Clinton High School volleyball team has used this time wisely, as it works to get better for the fall season.For Coach Gabbie Parsons, she said she has enjoyed what she has seen from her squad during the offseason.“It’s gone great,” she said.
Clinton’s Peyton Clonce, right, tries to avoid the Elk City defender during the Lady Reds’ home game against the Elkettes in the spring. CDN | Steve Wheeler

Clinton’s Peyton Clonce, right, tries to avoid the Elk City defender during the Lady Reds’ home game against the Elkettes in the spring. CDN | Steve Wheeler

Former Lady Reds athlete knows her future plans

Heading off for the rest of her life, recent Clinton graduate Peyton Clonce eyes a path she is wanting to take.For Clonce, playing for the Lady Reds was a highlight of her high school career.“It means a lot to me to have been on this team during high school,” she said.
Recent Clinton graduate Atticus Thompson performs a long jump during a practice at the high school track and field course. CDN | Courtesy photo

Recent Clinton graduate Atticus Thompson performs a long jump during a practice at the high school track and field course. CDN | Courtesy photo

Recent Clinton grad looking to build structures

With his high school days behind him, Clinton’s Atticus Thompson heads off to North Dakota State, but departs with fond memories as a Red Tornado.For Thompson, he said being able to compete for the track and field team at Clinton High School was everything to him.
Santiago Vazquez keeps his eye on the ball during Clinton’s baseball game in the OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Santiago Vazquez keeps his eye on the ball during Clinton’s baseball game in the OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Future All-Stars

Blue Jays’ Cease leads AL to All-Star Game win

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball’s best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport.“I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny,” he said.He didn’t.
Recent Clinton graduate Atticus Thompson performs a long jump during a practice at the high school track and field course. CDN | Courtesy photo

Recent Clinton graduate Atticus Thompson performs a long jump during a practice at the high school track and field course. CDN | Courtesy photo

Reccent Clinton grad looking to build structures

With his high school days behind him, Clinton’s Atticus Thompson heads off to North Dakota State, but departs with fond memories as a Red Tornado.For Thompson, he said being able to compete for the track and field team at Clinton High School was everything to him.
Mike Rollins begins his swing as he plays a round of golf at Riverside Golf Course. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Mike Rollins begins his swing as he plays a round of golf at Riverside Golf Course. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Keeping an eye on the ball

Clinton’s Snider Dowdell grabs the ball as he prepares to throw it during the Reds’ home spring game against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Snider Dowdell grabs the ball as he prepares to throw it during the Reds’ home spring game against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Working in all three phases of the game