Teams look to advance

Jacoby Williams of the Atoka Elite tracks down a ground ball during a game against Clinton Maroon. Morris Hurricane player Tyson Wieland sprints to third base in a game against Elgin Tuesday.

Rodriguez working extra for 2019

This article is the eighth in a series on Clinton High School football’s positional breakdowns heading into the 2019 season. An area that brings back a wealth of experience for Clinton football is the kicking game, with senior Marco Rodriguez and his booming left leg.

State tournament begins!

Ada Seals’ player Eric Black scoops up a ground ball in the infield during Tuesday’s game. Weston Southard of the Blanchard Boom sets up to throw to first base on day one of the OK Kids Coach Pitch State Tournament.

CHS football hosts 7-on-7 tonight

Turf on the Tornado Bowl brings a new opportunity to the Clinton football team, and for the first time ever according to CHS head football coach John Higbee, the Reds are hosting seven-on-seven games at 6 p.m. tonight.

Clinton plays Atoka

With the Coach Pitch State Tournament starting today, the host Clinton Maroon team begins its play in the Red Bracket against Atoka Elite at 8 p.m. tonight. If the Maroon win game one, the team then plays the winner between Morrison Black and the Henryetta Lollygaggers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

CHS’s Seabolt did it all

Clinton sophomore Aaron Seabolt stepped into a starting role for the CHS baseball team this summer. He succeeded in all aspects with a batting average of .375, an on-base percentage of .474, 10 stolen bases, 10.2 innings pitched and a win on the mound and 38 outs recorded in the field.

Presti must hit on picks after OKC dismantling

It’s been a rough weekend for Oklahoma City Thunder fans. The trade of star Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday marked the beginning of the franchise’s rebuild. Then, Jerami Grant was traded to the Denver Nuggets Monday, solidifying the rebuild sentiment.

Brooks sees reps in 2018, rises up depth chart

The star of Clinton football’s 2016 run to the Class 4A semifinals, running back/wide receiver/ wildcat quarterback/ safety Chris Brooks got to see the field this past fall for Langston University football and is looking to make an even bigger impact in 2019.

CHS baseball set for bright future

When the Class of 2019 graduated, the Clinton baseball team lost six starters, 94 wins, four regional tourney appearances, 14 playoff wins and three college athletes.

Whitney receives honor

Clinton 2019 graduate Sharise Whitney, left, was named Academic All-State for the slow-pitch season. She received her plaque at the All-State game with CHS head softball coach Lisa Moss in attendance.