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Standingwater’s extra effort aids defense

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Standingwater’s extra effort aids defense

Saturday, June 19, 2021

A majority of Clinton senior defender Samuel Standingwater’s career was spent mostly before the varsity contests, growing and improving his game with the junior varsity. His career path might’ve started on the JV, but it didn’t stay there.

Carr adds composure to elite ability

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Carr adds composure to elite ability

Friday, June 18, 2021

A difficult ending to Aiden Carr’s first ever year as a starter for the Clinton boys’ soccer team eventually led to the perfect ending to his career, but it didn’t come without the aforementioned, learning moment. Carr is always known to play with a deep intensity and passion for the game.

Rodriguez kept her focus on state

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Rodriguez kept her focus on state

Thursday, June 17, 2021

A brief but impactful career concluded for senior defender Americus Rodriguez, when the Lady Reds fell in the 4A semis last month against Metro Christian. The senior became a starter this year and helped recreate a solid defense, after graduating all the starters off the last state title team.

Coach Gaunt fundraising tourney set for Saturday

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Coach Gaunt fundraising tourney set for Saturday

Thursday, June 17, 2021

When news broke that Clinton head baseball coach Kelly Gaunt had been diagnosed with throat cancer, former Clinton athletes Jacob Lee and Jordan Fisher, along with multiple other former CHS athletes, organized a fundraising softball tournament for the longtime coach and his family.

OB&T's Rising Stars

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OB&T's Rising Stars

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Izaiah Vasquez, of Team McKinsey Ford, side-arms a throw to first base, during a Noon Lions T-ball game. CDN | Collin Wieder Clinton Team Maroon 12U baseball player Easten Powell runs down a bunt and prepares to throw it to third base.

Gaunt finds home at USAO

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Gaunt finds home at USAO

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The third stop is the charm for 2019 Clinton grad Gage Gaunt, as he said he’s found a home in the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma baseball program in Chickasha. Gaunt started his career at Oklahoma State right out of high school.

Tyson Miller graduates with top-flight scores

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Tyson Miller graduates with top-flight scores

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Making it to state as a sophomore put Clinton senior, No. 1 bag Tyson Miller on the map early in his career, and he backed up that appearance with quality golf the rest of his time as a Red Tornado.

Fernandez rediscovers passion with Rose State soccer

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Fernandez rediscovers passion with Rose State soccer

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

There was a time last year after she graduated, that Clinton girls’ soccer two-time state champion and all-time leading goal scorer Macey Fernandez thought her soccer career might be over.

Newcomb improves play as senior

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Newcomb improves play as senior

Saturday, June 12, 2021

A waiting game began when Clinton outfielder Trey Newcomb reached the varsity level, and the Class of 2021 senior put in work to make sure he had a spot to play for his final year.

Esparza’s move jolts midfield

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Esparza’s move jolts midfield

Friday, June 11, 2021

The final member of the Clinton girls’ soccer team’s original “Wall Defense” graduated, in senior Julie Esparza, even though she actually ended her career in a different position than where she made her varsity debut.