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OKC cruises in series opener against Lakers

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell each added 18 points for the Thunder.
No. 9 Maddi McAtee, right, fights against the Chickasha defender during Clinton’s road win over the Lady Chicks Thursday in the first round of the playoffs. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

No. 9 Maddi McAtee, right, fights against the Chickasha defender during Clinton’s road win over the Lady Chicks Thursday in the first round of the playoffs. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Lady Reds cage Lady Chicks in overtime battle

Sam Goodwyn
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
With the stakes at a higher level in the playoffs, the Clinton Lady Reds soccer team (10-5) felt the pressure as it needed to come from behind and win 3-2 over the Chickasha Fighting Chicks in overtime in Chickasha Tuesday.
The state qualifers for Clinton’s track and field team come together for a group photo as they prepare to compete at state this weekend. Pictured front, from left, are Marley Gamboa, Peyton Clonce and Aracelie Chavez; back, Atticus Thompson, Bentlee Hernandez and Ethan Lofland. CDN | Courtesy photo

The state qualifers for Clinton’s track and field team come together for a group photo as they prepare to compete at state this weekend. Pictured front, from left, are Marley Gamboa, Peyton Clonce and Aracelie Chavez; back, Atticus Thompson, Bentlee Hernandez and Ethan Lofland. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton track and field sending six to state

Sam Goodwyn
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Clinton track and field found success at the Class 4A Regional Meet over the weekend in Plainview, as six members of the program punched their tickets to the state meet in Catoosa. For Coach Cory Strahorn, he said he knew who would be moving on when they competed at regionals.
Jiles Southall steps on home plate and scores a run during A-B’s home win over Empire Friday to win the regional championship. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Jiles Southall steps on home plate and scores a run during A-B’s home win over Empire Friday to win the regional championship. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Indians dominate Bulldogs to advance to state

Sam Goodwyn
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
With the Arapaho-Butler Indians baseball team only needing to win against Empire Friday to advance, the Indians (23-3) took down the Bulldogs 11-0 behind a no-hitter in five innings from Jiles Southall.
Arapaho-Butler’s Kaden Waldrop watches the ball after pitching in the Indians’ win over Wayne to open the Class A Regional Tournament Thursday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler’s Kaden Waldrop watches the ball after pitching in the Indians’ win over Wayne to open the Class A Regional Tournament Thursday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

A-B opens regional tourney with one-sided wins

Saturday, May 2, 2026
In the first day of the Class A Regional Tournament, the Arapaho-Butler Indians (21-3) beat Wayne 17-0 and behind Luke Bailey’s no hitter, they took down Empire 10-0 Thursday on their home field to set up a chance to advance to state Friday.

Clinton baseball ends in regionals

Saturday, May 2, 2026
The Clinton Reds baseball team finished the season Wednesday in Tuttle with two losses in the Class 4A Regional Tournament.The Reds finish the season with a record of 9-25.
Clinton’s longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt, left, and assistant coach Jeff King watch during a baseball game. CDN | Steve Wheeler

Clinton’s longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt, left, and assistant coach Jeff King watch during a baseball game. CDN | Steve Wheeler

Clinton’s Gaunt to retire after 38 years of coaching

Friday, May 1, 2026
It is the end of an era for the Clinton Reds baseball team, as longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt is set to retire after 38 years in the dugout.
A-B’s Kylin Oakes uses all of her strength to smash the ball Tuesday during the Lady Indians’ win over Fletcher. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

A-B’s Kylin Oakes uses all of her strength to smash the ball Tuesday during the Lady Indians’ win over Fletcher. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler softball sweeps regional tourney

Thursday, April 30, 2026
With a trip to the Class 3A State Tournament on the line, the Arapaho-Butler slow-pitch softball team made easy work of the regional tournament Tuesday at home to advance to the next level.