Arapaho-Butler collects multiple All-State honors

ARAPAHO – Another solid year and deep playoff run on the field for the Arapaho-Butler slow-pitch softball team means loads of awards off it. First, A-B senior third baseman and power hitter Madison Lax made the Oklahoma Slow-Pitch Softball Coaches Association Small West All-State Team.

Galvan’s work in practice helped make CHS a winner

A trend followed Clinton soccer senior Perla Galvan around in whatever sport she participated in, and it was one of success and hard work. Galvan played three seasons for the CHS volleyball team and all four years for the CHS soccer team.

CHS hauls in major honors

A 28-11, 2019 season for the Clinton baseball team, the most wins since 2009, saw the Reds rake in multiple all-star and all-state honors for its now-graduated seniors. CHS seniors Gage Gaunt, Valek Cisneros and Patrick Hunter received Western Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association honors.

All-Stater Soto brings an edge

State-competitive teams need a player that fights to the echo of the whistle and only understand one speed. For the Clinton girls’ soccer team that’s senior four-year starter and 2019 All-Stater Aneris Soto. She gave CHS its fierce edge that keeps teams aware of where she’s at on the field.

Football player gets checked out

Dr. Mark Mann gives a physical exam to upcoming senior Hector Espinoza, who plans to play football next year.

Clinton wraps up spring practice

Friday completed Clinton football’s fifth and final spring practice of 2019 and marked the start of a two-week resting period for players and coaches.

Basketball hosting camp

The Clinton girls’ basketball program is hosting the junior high and high school Hub City Fundamental Skills Camp from May 28-30. The camp starts every day at 7:30 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m. at the newly-renovated Tornado Dome and CHS practice gym. It costs $35 per camper.

DeSantiago happy with decision to return

Any senior a part of the Clinton boys’ soccer team went through one of the greatest runs in program history. Specifically over the last two years, the Reds went a combined 32-3. They won back-to-back district titles and took home trophies in each of the tourneys they participated in.

Skiles named to All-State team

The list of All-State Clinton athletes grew Wednesday with the announcement of the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Tennis teams. Clinton Senior four-year starter, four-time state qualifier and two-time state placer Savannah Skiles made the west girls’ roster.

Hester helped lead all-time defense

No position group was more determined to get its yearlong revenge against Verdigris in the Class 4A Girls’ Soccer State Championship than Clinton’s defense. The Lady Reds’ defense had built up a reputation for its swarming, dominating presence saw a chance at a state repeat end the previous year.