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Clinton’s Sammy Meraz returns the ball over the net during the Lady Reds’ match against Weatherford Tuesday in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Sammy Meraz returns the ball over the net during the Lady Reds’ match against Weatherford Tuesday in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Keeping an eye on the ball

Keeping an eye on the ball
Clinton’s Vince Jones, left, hustles downfield as he prepares to fight off a defender during the Red Tornadoes’ scrimmage in Anadarko. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Vince Jones, left, hustles downfield as he prepares to fight off a defender during the Red Tornadoes’ scrimmage in Anadarko. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Senior looks to follow in family’s career footsteps

In his final year of high school football, Clinton football senior Vince Jones is all focused on finishing strong while also eyeing his future after high school.

Rangers take down Angels at home

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Patrick Corbin gave up three hits over eight shutout innings, Corey Seager became the first Ranger to reach 20 home runs this season, and Texas beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 Tuesday night.Corbin (7-9) allowed a walk with eight strikeouts. He is 3-0 with a 1.
Clinton’s Arlena Kirkendoll hits the ball back over the net during the Lady Reds’ match against Weatherford Tuesday in the Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Arlena Kirkendoll hits the ball back over the net during the Lady Reds’ match against Weatherford Tuesday in the Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton falls to Weatherford in volleyball ‘Conflict’

With volleyball in full swing, the Clinton Lady Reds (2-7) fell to the Weatherford Lady Eagles 3-0 (25-9, 25-8, 25-6) Tuesday in the Tornado Dome.
Clinton’s Alex Amaya, left, and Easten Powell fight through blocks as they try to take down the ball carrier during the Red Tornadoes scrimmage Friday in Anadarko. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Alex Amaya, left, and Easten Powell fight through blocks as they try to take down the ball carrier during the Red Tornadoes scrimmage Friday in Anadarko. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Red Tornadoes look to deplete Chargers

The Clinton High School Red Tornado football team will get its first taste of the 2025 season Friday, as the Heritage Hall Chargers make the trip to the Tornado Bowl with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.

McLaurin agrees to three-year extension

(AP) — The Washington Commanders and top wide receiver Terry McLaurin have agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $96 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press Monday.

Holding on to the ball tightly

No. 10 JJ Ruiz cuts upfield during Clinton’s scrimmage Friday against the Anadarko Warriors in Anadarko. Clinton’s Vince Jones leaps into the air for the reception during the Red Tornadoes scrimmage Friday in Anadarko. 
Clinton runners are all smiles after they competed in the Weatherford Cross Country meet over the weekend. Pictured, from left, are Laney Anderson, Paisley Ruyle, Baylor Moore and Aryana Pugh. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton runners are all smiles after they competed in the Weatherford Cross Country meet over the weekend. Pictured, from left, are Laney Anderson, Paisley Ruyle, Baylor Moore and Aryana Pugh. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton cross country kicks off new season

To begin the new cross country season, Clinton headed into enemy territory Saturday to participate in the Weatherford meet.For Coach Ashley Griffith, she said she believed they did well for the first race of the season.“I think we did really well overall,” she said.
Weighing pros, cons of renting vs. owning

Weighing pros, cons of renting vs. owning

Weighing pros, cons of renting vs. owning

DEAR HARRIETTE: I grew up in New York and have been here my entire life. I decided about a year ago that I wanted to move to a new city. I only flirted with the idea at first, but recently, my boss told me that if I’m serious, they could transfer me to the Chicago office.
Rehearsals

Rehearsals

Rehearsals

Allison Silos maps out the field during the Pride of Clinton Marching Band’s after-school rehearsal.