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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

Clinton falls to Kingfisher in OT

Tuesday, September 16, 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.

Green Bay takes down Washington in primetime game

Saturday, September 13, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL.It helps that he’s not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks.
Rhylee Rodebush throws the ball back to the pitcher during Clinton’s home game Thursday. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Rhylee Rodebush throws the ball back to the pitcher during Clinton’s home game Thursday. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Lady Reds softball falls to Bethany at home

Saturday, September 13, 2025
The Clinton Lady Reds softball team (4-11) struggled in its home game against Bethany Thursday as it lost 8-2 to push its losing streak to five games.While he thought there were areas his girls did well Thursday, Coach Michael Deatherage said there was one crucial area that they struggled in.

NBA won’t hurry ruling on Leonard-Clippers investigation

Friday, September 12, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
Clinton’s Derren Hester fights through the line of scrimmage carrying the ball during practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Derren Hester fights through the line of scrimmage carrying the ball during practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Senior football player looks to make a career in real estate

Friday, September 12, 2025
Three weeks into the 2025 season, Clinton senior running back Derren Hester is working to finish his high school career strong while also eyeing his future after he graduates.
No. 54 Brayden Fuller, No. 13 Vince Jones, Jason Lloyd, on the ground, look to take down the Heritage Hall runner, while No. 1 Derren Hester comes to help. CDN | John Kinsey

No. 54 Brayden Fuller, No. 13 Vince Jones, Jason Lloyd, on the ground, look to take down the Heritage Hall runner, while No. 1 Derren Hester comes to help. CDN | John Kinsey

Red Tornadoes look to sting Yellowjackets

Thursday, September 11, 2025
After a much needed open week for the Clinton Red Tornado football team (0-1), the program will be hitting the road Friday and heading to Kingfisher to take on the Yellowjackets with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
A-B’s Peyton Lambeth, right, shakes hands with Coach Luke Thompson as she rounded third base during her homerun trip around the bases in the Lady Indians’ win over Cheyenne-Reydon Friday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

A-B’s Peyton Lambeth, right, shakes hands with Coach Luke Thompson as she rounded third base during her homerun trip around the bases in the Lady Indians’ win over Cheyenne-Reydon Friday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Lady Indians softball takes down Cheyenne-Reydon

Thursday, September 11, 2025
In a battle of top-10 teams at the Class-A level, the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians (20-7) took down the Cheyenne-Reydon Lady Bears 10-0 in four innings Tuesday in Arapaho after exploding for seven in the first inning of the contest.
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Future All-Stars

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Future All-Stars
No. 8 Hadley Meget stretches out to capture the ball in her glove for the out during Clinton’s game against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

No. 8 Hadley Meget stretches out to capture the ball in her glove for the out during Clinton’s game against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Lady Reds softball stumbles against Elk City

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Midway through the softball season, the Clinton Lady Reds (4-10) headed Monday to Elk City, where the team fell 21-1 in five innings.For Coach Michael Deatherage, he said while they did not hurt themselves on defense with errors, his team still needs to step up, especially in the circle.