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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.

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Arapaho-Butler boys reach state semifinals

Saturday, March 7, 2020

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.

Gonzales signs with Rose State

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Gonzales signs with Rose State

Friday, March 6, 2020

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.

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Clinton track seeing numbers increase again in 2020

Friday, March 6, 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

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Clinton hosts Bethany tonight

Friday, March 6, 2020

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

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Clinton powers through Panthers

Thursday, March 5, 2020

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

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Indians battle Bobcats in state opener

Thursday, March 5, 2020

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

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Clinton closes year at state tourney

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

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

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Reds face underrated Conquerors at area

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

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

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Reds drop regional title, move to area

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

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.

Indians claim state spot with win over defending champs

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Indians claim state spot with win over defending champs

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

CHICKASHA – It appeared the No. 9 Arapaho-Butler boys’ basketball team (25-3 overall) was going to have to regroup and try for its state ticket the following night, trailing the No. 1 Cyril Pirates (24-4), 37-30, with just over a minute to play in the area title game Friday night.