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Reds set pace, advance at area

Reds set pace, advance at area

Reds set pace, advance at area

STILLWATER – There is little room for error in the area tournament, especially in elimination games, and the Clinton boys’ basketball team made sure it played as flawlessly as possible to stay alive Thursday afternoon, beating Victory Christian, 64-55. The No.
CDN | Collin Wieder � Arapaho-Butler senior post Zach Carlisle fights for position down low against Hammon earlier this year. Carlisle scored eight points in the state tourney opening win against Hydro-Eakly.

CDN | Collin Wieder � Arapaho-Butler senior post Zach Carlisle fights for position down low against Hammon earlier this year. Carlisle scored eight points in the state tourney opening win against Hydro-Eakly.

Arapaho-Butler boys reach state semifinals

OKLAHOMA CITY – A complete contrast from the previous defensive battle, the Arapaho-Butler boys’ basketball team busted out for a big offensive game and hung on late to take down Hydro-Eakly, 65-57, in the state tournament opener Thursday afternoon in the Big House. The No.
Gonzales signs with Rose State

Gonzales signs with Rose State

Gonzales signs with Rose State

The playmaker of the Clinton girls’ soccer program’s recent state title run made her college decision for the next few years, as senior midfielder Aubrey Gonzales signed with Rose State College Wednesday at Clinton High School. Gonzales makes the winning machine go for the Lady Reds.

Clinton track seeing numbers increase again in 2020

Clinton’s track program continues to build in a positive direction, as it enter its third year under head coach Cory Strahorn. The junior high and high school’s combined numbers go up each season and sit at 80 right now.
Clinton hosts Bethany tonight

Clinton hosts Bethany tonight

Clinton hosts Bethany tonight

Clinton senior defender Angel Rodriguez and the Clinton soccer program are back on the field at 6 p.m. tonight at the Tornado Bowl against Bethany. Both Clinton teams look to move to 2-0 on the year. 
Clinton powers through Panthers

Clinton powers through Panthers

Clinton powers through Panthers

A 6-1 win over Putnam City North for the Clinton girls’ soccer team (1-0 overall) kicked off a big opening night for the program, and Devin Keel closed it out with a gamewinning goal to clinch a 2-1 victory for the CHS boys (1-0).
Indians battle Bobcats in state opener

Indians battle Bobcats in state opener

Indians battle Bobcats in state opener

What better way to open up the state tournament for the No. 9 Arapaho-Butler boys’ basketball team (25-3 overall), than to face No. 6 Hydro-Eakly (26-4) in a western Oklahoma rivalry matchup at 3:30 p.m. today at ‘The Big House’ in OKC.
Clinton closes year at state tourney

Clinton closes year at state tourney

Clinton closes year at state tourney

OKLAHOMA CITY – Three of Clinton wrestling’s four state qualifiers earned wins at the state tournament Friday in Jim Norick Arena and closed out the year with a positive to build on for next season or at the next level.
Reds face underrated Conquerors at area

Reds face underrated Conquerors at area

Reds face underrated Conquerors at area

A matchup against a scrappy Victory Christian squad opens the area tournament for the No. 16 Clinton boys’ basketball team (16-10 overall) at 3 p.m. Thursday in Stillwater. Looking at the Conquerors on paper, the advantage goes to the ranked Reds.
Clinton junior guard Atrel Bryson shoots a fadeaway jumper over a Kingfisher defender. Bryson recorded eight points and three assists in the loss to KF. CDN | Collin Wieder

Clinton junior guard Atrel Bryson shoots a fadeaway jumper over a Kingfisher defender. Bryson recorded eight points and three assists in the loss to KF. CDN | Collin Wieder

Reds drop regional title, move to area

KINGFISHER – Not much went the way of the No. 16 Clinton boys’ basketball team (16-10 overall) in Saturday night’s regional finals game, and No. 1 Kingfisher (25-0) piled it on as the game progressed, handing the Reds a 91-40 loss.