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The winning team of the A Flight of the tournament consisted of, from left, Junior Simon, Floyd Simon Jr., and Clinton Simon. CDN | Courtesy photo

The winning team of the A Flight of the tournament consisted of, from left, Junior Simon, Floyd Simon Jr., and Clinton Simon. CDN | Courtesy photo

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CPSF raises money through annual golf tourney

Saturday, November 15, 2025
During its 10th annual School Spirit Golf Tournament, the Clinton Public School Foundation raised more than $20,000 that will go toward teacher grants, scholarships and student academic achievement events.
Former Clinton track and field star Kat Meacham performs in the hammer throw event last year for the Kansas Jayhawks. CDN | Courtesy photo

Former Clinton track and field star Kat Meacham performs in the hammer throw event last year for the Kansas Jayhawks. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Meacham preparing for KU sophomore season

Friday, November 14, 2025
Heading into her second year at the college level of track and field, former Clinton thrower Kat Meacham is getting back to work.As the season gets closer, Meacham said she was so ready to get back to work that she returned to college early to put in the extra time.
Clinton’s Benton Bridgeman fights through a tackle during the Red Tornadoes’

Clinton’s Benton Bridgeman fights through a tackle during the Red Tornadoes’

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Gaining yardage anyway possible

Friday, November 14, 2025
Gaining yardage anyway possible
Clinton’s Derren Hester busts through the line of scrimmage with the ball for a gain during the Red Tornadoes’ game against Heritage Hall Friday. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s Derren Hester busts through the line of scrimmage with the ball for a gain during the Red Tornadoes’ game against Heritage Hall Friday. CDN | John Kinsey

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Clinton falls to Heritage Hall

Thursday, November 13, 2025
The boys of fall have returned to the gridiron.Friday night, the Clinton Red Tornado football team (0-1) kicked off the season against Heritage Hall in the Tornado Bowl, where the Red Tornadoes would get shut out 30-0.
Clinton’s No. 50 Alex Amaya forces a fumble at the goal line during the Red Tornadoes’ road loss Friday to Kingfisher. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s No. 50 Alex Amaya forces a fumble at the goal line during the Red Tornadoes’ road loss Friday to Kingfisher. CDN | John Kinsey

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Clinton falls to Kingfisher in OT

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Despite finding itself down two touchdowns twice in the game Friday in Kingfisher, the Clinton Red Tornado football team (0-2) managed to fight back both times before falling in the extra period 35-28 to the Yellowjackets.
Clinton’s No. 10 JJ Ruiz carries the ball against Chandler Friday while No. 66 Andre Lime and No. 75 Eli Anderson provide blocks for him during the road game. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s No. 10 JJ Ruiz carries the ball against Chandler Friday while No. 66 Andre Lime and No. 75 Eli Anderson provide blocks for him during the road game. CDN | John Kinsey

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Clinton falls to Chandler

Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Clinton Red Tornado football team (0-3) ended its non-district schedule with a 32-7 loss Friday to Chandler on the road.For acting coach Gene Ray, he said the team has to stop the negative plays that are hurting them.
Clinton’s Benton Bridgeman, left, blocks Weatherford’s Kalen Clift, as No. 8 Jaden Potter hustles through with the ball during the Red Tornadoes’ win in the “Custer County Conflict” Friday in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s Benton Bridgeman, left, blocks Weatherford’s Kalen Clift, as No. 8 Jaden Potter hustles through with the ball during the Red Tornadoes’ win in the “Custer County Conflict” Friday in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | John Kinsey

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Clinton grounds Weatherford

Thursday, November 13, 2025
With its back to the wall and down to its final play of the game, the Clinton Red Tornado football team (1-3, 1-0) stole victory from the Weatherford Eagles, as Clinton scored on fourth down in overtime and connected for the two-point try to win 22-21 in the “Custer County Conflict.
No. 5 Jesus Gutierrez holds on to the ball tight as he hustles away from Elk City defenders during Clinton’s win over the Elks in the Tornado Bowl Friday. CDN | John Kinsey

No. 5 Jesus Gutierrez holds on to the ball tight as he hustles away from Elk City defenders during Clinton’s win over the Elks in the Tornado Bowl Friday. CDN | John Kinsey

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Clinton rallies to defeat Elk City

Thursday, November 13, 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.
Clinton’s Ben Daugherty levels the Woodward ballcarrier during the Red Tornadoes’ win over the Boomers Thursday in Woodward. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s Ben Daugherty levels the Woodward ballcarrier during the Red Tornadoes’ win over the Boomers Thursday in Woodward. CDN | John Kinsey

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Clinton knocks over Boomers

Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Clinton Red Tornado football team (4-3, 4-0) continued its district winning streak Thursday night in Woodward, as the team took down the Boomers (2-5, 1-3) 14-3 in a slugfest.For Clinton’s acting coach Gene Ray, he said even though they got the win, it wasn’t how he wanted it to happen.