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Clinton’s No. 10 JJ Ruiz carries the ball while Andre Lime, right, provides a block for him during the Red Tornadoes’ road game Friday against Kingfisher. CDN | John Kinsey

Clinton’s No. 10 JJ Ruiz carries the ball while Andre Lime, right, provides a block for him during the Red Tornadoes’ road game Friday against Kingfisher. CDN | John Kinsey

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Clinton football looks to tame Lions

Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Clinton Red Tornado football team (0-2) has turned its attention to its third opponent of the season, as the program heads to take on Class 2A’s Chandler Lions in search of its first win of the season tomorrow night with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Chandler.
Clinton’s Danna Mendieta serves the ball during the Lady Reds’ home match against Blair Tuesday in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Danna Mendieta serves the ball during the Lady Reds’ home match against Blair Tuesday in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Lady Reds volleyball beats Blair on Senior Night

Thursday, September 18, 2025
On the night all about the senior players, the Clinton Lady Reds volleyball team (3-12) overcame a nine-point deficit Tuesday in the first set to set the tone and sweep the Blair Lady Broncos 3-0 (29-27, 25-19, 25-12) in the Tornado Dome.

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Murray wins weekly football picks contest

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
For this week’s edition of thePigskin Football Contest, there was a threeway tie for first place for last week.Due to the Elk City vs. John Marshall game being misidentified and really being played this week, it will be added to the game list for this week’s contest.
CDN | Sam Goodwyn

CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton’s comeback falls short against Weatherford

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Clinton’s Hadley Meget gets the start in the circle Monday during the Lady Reds’ home game against Weatherford.No. 5 Stella Meacham reaches high for the ball to record the out during Clinton’s home game Monday against Weatherford.
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

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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.

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Cincy’s Burrow to miss games due to turf toe surgery

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will undergo surgery on his injured left toe and is expected to be out for three months, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.