Sports

Lady Reds host Bethany for opener

No team in the Clinton softball program over the last four years has put in as much work as the 2019 Lady Reds’ fast-pitch squad has. After suffering a season-ending loss last fall at district opponent Elk City, CHS worked almost nonstop.

Clinton opens fall practice Monday

Practice for Clinton High School football’s 100th season begins at 2:40 p.m. Monday at the recently-renovated Tornado Bowl under second-year head coach John Higbee. Fall practice begins as usual with defense getting on the field first without pads.

Gaunt adds another young CHS star

Clinton upcoming freshman Grady Gaunt recorded a brilliant summer campaign for the CHS baseball team. The catcher/outfielder packed the stat book. He recorded a .953 fielding percentage on defense and a batting average/on-base percentage line of .542/.654 to key the offense.

OU hoping to make third time the charm for CFP

NORMAN – Offensive records were blown out of the water in each of the last two seasons for the University of Oklahoma football team, but it still left them short in the College Football Playoffs. Back-to-back Heisman Trophy winners in quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray did their part.

Seabolt becoming young leader for Reds

There’s a constant buzz around the Clinton class of 2022, and for good reason, it’s a group that’s successful in all the sports it’s involved in, especially football. After going undefeated on the freshman team in 2018, the excitement surrounding them continued to rise.

Bulldogs leaning on Pobolish’s recruiting classes

WEATHERFORD – Year two of the Chet Pobolish era for SWOSU football kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The Bulldogs went 3-8 overall and in conference in Pobolish’s first year at the helm.

Bryson keeps teams worried with his top-end speed

Sitting in the driver’s seat up 35-6 at Woodward in last year’s season opener, the Clinton football team decided it was time to test out its passing game potential.

Roque eyes more playing time with Bronchos

EDMOND – University of Central Oklahoma defensive tackle / nose tackle and Clinton High School football graduate Joseph Roque moved all the way up the depth chart into a possible starting spot ahead of the 2019 season.

Tubbs adds another speedy weapon

This offseason the Clinton football team gained two incredible athletes via transfer with the additions of Burns Flat-Dill City do-it-all player Isaac Tubbs and Cushing wide receiver/defensive back Nathan Jones.

Oklahoma State looks to rebound in 2019

STILLWATER – A roller coaster 2018 season is in the past for the Oklahoma State football team and a bright 2019 appears to be on the horizon. Playmakers, veterans and much-hyped young talent cover the roster.