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Clinton’s Cristian Nunez dribbles the ball during a practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Cristian Nunez dribbles the ball during a practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Former soccer player looks get into welding after college

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
With his high school life behind him, recent Clinton Red Tornadoes soccer player Cristian Nunez heads into the rest of his life with a plan in place.Thinking about his time with the Red Tornadoes, Nunez said playing soccer meant a lot to him, especially as he was surrounded by all his teammates.

Draft picks embrace Thunder culture

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City draft picks Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer sounded like Thunder veterans during their introductory press conference on Saturday.Sorber mentioned several times that he looks forward to learning from his new teammates and Barnhizer talked about stacking days.
CDN | Micah Ashcraft

CDN | Micah Ashcraft

State champions

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Purcell Momentum, front from left, Linkin Mariott, JJ Franco, Dodger Munoz, Jaxton Blanchard, Barrett Goucher; middle, Asher Higginbotham, Kolton Blanchard, Archer Whisenant, Phillip Reid, Sebastian Baker, Daxon Avery, Devin Wren; back, Coaches Joseph Franco, Jacob Blanchard, Ryan Higginbotham,...
Clinton’s Timmy Sorter hustles out of the box toward first during the Maroons’ game against Altus. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Timmy Sorter hustles out of the box toward first during the Maroons’ game against Altus. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton 8U baseball team falls in first round

Saturday, June 28, 2025
To open its part of the 2025 OK Kids 8U State Baseball Tournament at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park Thursday, the Clinton Maroons fell 9-1 to the Altus Dawgs.
Anderson McCamey of the Alva Gold Sox sends the ball flying during his at bat against the Sallisaw Cubs Thursday to open the 2025 OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Anderson McCamey of the Alva Gold Sox sends the ball flying during his at bat against the Sallisaw Cubs Thursday to open the 2025 OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Scenes from throughout the 8U State Baseball Tournament

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Scenes from throughout the 8U State Baseball Tournament
Former Clinton softball player, Kenzie Kauk, focuses on the pitcher during an at bat in a game for Seminole State this year. CDN | Courtesy Photo

Former Clinton softball player, Kenzie Kauk, focuses on the pitcher during an at bat in a game for Seminole State this year. CDN | Courtesy Photo

Former Lady Red softball player transferring schools

Friday, June 27, 2025
While some college athletes stay at one school for their full four years, others find themselves in a situation that does feel right to them and transfer somewhere else.

Moms take center stage at NBA Draft

Friday, June 27, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — It was mother’s day at the NBA draft Wednesday night.The moms of the NBA draftees took centerstage, receiving hugs and wiping away tears as they heard their offspring’s names called.
Kaden Waldrop pitches during A-B’s home game against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Kaden Waldrop pitches during A-B’s home game against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler gains experience from summer ball

Friday, June 27, 2025
Despite only winning five games during its nine-game summer schedule, the Arapaho-Butler Indians baseball team gained skills to help during the fall season.Looking back over the summer season, Coach Bryan Holt said he was able to plug guys in at different places to get the chance to play.

Overall fishing reported to be slow

Friday, June 27, 2025
According to the fishing report from Custer County Game Warden Clint Carpenter, on June 21 the water at Foss Lake registered at .5 feet above its normal elevation level, but it also remained in stable condition.The water was clear with the temperatures staying around 75°F throughout the entire lake.