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Clinton’s Idalia Pelayo returns the ball over the net during the Lady Reds’ home win over Blair during Senior Night. CDN |Keri Staggs

Senior athlete looking to join medical field after college

Friday, September 26, 2025

With her senior season of volleyball nearing the end, Idalia Pelayo is starting to turn her attention to her future.For Pelayo, she said she has enjoyed being a part of the Lady Reds volleyball team in high school.“Being able to play for this team means a lot to me,” she said.

Senior to remember time with Clinton volleyball fondly

Friday, September 26, 2025

As she prepares to leave the Clinton Lady Reds volleyball team, senior Jessica Ochoa is taking fond memories with her.When she thought about what it meant to be a member of a team, Ochoa said she had a couple of things come to mind.

Clinton’s Sami Hammans focuses on the ball as she prepares to serve it during the Lady Reds’ Senior Night match against Blair. CDN |Kerri Staggs

Senior volleyball player looks to work with animals

Thursday, September 25, 2025

With her season nearing the end, senior Sami Hammans turns her attention from the volleyball team to the rest of her life as she figures out her college journey.When thinking about why she likes playing for this team, Hammans said it is all about the people.

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Gundy out at OSU after 20+ years

Thursday, September 25, 2025

( AP) — The Mike Gundy era is over.Gundy, one of college football’s most colorful coaches over the last two decades, was fired by Oklahoma State on Tuesday.The 58-year-old Gundy had a career record of 170-90 at his alma mater, where he was a star quarterback in the late 1980s.

Clinton’s Jaden Potter, left, looks to avoid a tackle during the Red Tornadoes’ road game Friday against Chandler. CDN | John Kinsey

Red Tornadoes look to clip Eagles’ wings

Thursday, September 25, 2025

To open the district schedule of its season, the Clinton Red Tornado football team (0-3) will be taking on its biggest rival, the Weatherford Eagles (3-0) in the “Custer County Conflict” at the Tornado Dome.

A-B’s Kelsey Garibay throws her bat down as she hustles out of the batter’s box after hitting the ball Monday against the Hydro-Eakly Lady Bobcats. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Lady Indians win tough battle on Senior Night

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

On the night all about recognizing its senior, pitcher Piper Sawatzky, the Arapaho- Butler Lady Indians softball team (22-8) pulled out a close 4-1 home win Monday over the Hydro-Eakly Lady Bobcats.For Coach Luke Thompson, he said it was an evenlymatched game between these two programs.

Segal wins week four of football picks contest

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

For this week’s edition of the Pigskin Football Contest, there was a five-way tie for first place in the standings.Tom Murray, Ronald Segal, Tosha Jones, Mike Blackburn, Michael Heerwald, all of Clinton, finished at the top with eight correct guesses from last week’s slate of games.

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 falls to Chandler

Tuesday, September 23, 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.

Chiefs take down Giants for first win of season

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mistakes and penalties threatened to derail the Kansas City Chiefs again early in a season that had not been going their way. Patrick Mahomes made a couple himself.“I kept throwing the ball backwards,” Mahomes said. “That’s not good.

Clinton’s Jocelyn King smiles for her Pom team photo. She will be the first member in the program’s history to make All-State team. CDN | Steve Wheeler

Clinton pom sends first dancer to All-State

Saturday, September 20, 2025

For the first time in program history, the Clinton pom team will have a dancer head to the All-State competition, as Jocelyn King was selected to represent the team at the event Dec. 13 at the Arvest Convention Center in Tulsa.