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Clinton’s Grace Meacham brings her golf club up as she prepares to hit the ball during a tournament at Praire West in Weatherford. CDN | Courtesy Photo

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Red Tornadoes send three athletes to All-State

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Each year high school athletes earn their way to the prestigious All-State teams in their sport.Three recently graduated athletes from Clinton will compete in their respective sports next week.

Clinton’s Jaden Potter catches the ball and turns up field during a spring practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Red Tornado football to face tough schedule

Friday, July 25, 2025

The 2025 season will be no easy test for the 17-time state championship football program.For Coach John Higbee, his staff and the players, they will have their work cut out for them if they want to add another gold ball to the trophy case.

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2025 Clinton Varsity Schedule

Friday, July 25, 2025

Aug. 29 vs. Heritage HallSept. 5 Bye WeekSept. 12 at KingfisherSept. 19 at ChandlerSept. 26 vs. Weatherford*Oct. 3 at Bridge Creek*Oct. 10 vs. Elk City*Oct. 16 at Woodward^Oct. 24 at Cache*Oct. 31 vs. Elgin*Nov. 7 vs. Douglass** District game^Fall Break

Newly-minted Clinton cross country coach Ashley Griffith runs down Frisco Avenue during the Clinton Classic Run this year. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Griffith put in charge of Clinton cross country

Thursday, July 24, 2025

In the fall there will be a new face leading the Clinton cross country program, as Ashley Griffith will be the new head coach.For Griffith, she said she understands what it takes to be successful in the sport.“I love cross country,” she said.

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Royals’ pitcher Hill becomes oldest active baseball player at 45

Thursday, July 24, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City’s Rich Hill seemed a bit rusty in his return to the majors, as baseball’s oldest active player Tuesday night.His Royals teammates didn’t make the 45-year-old left-hander’s start against the Cubs any easier.

New Clinton High School wrestling coach Rhett Blundell sweeps the mats in the high school wrestling room Monday. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Blundell to take over Clinton wrestling program

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

For the third consecutive year, the Clinton High School wrestling program will be under new leadership with the appointment of Rhett Blundell to the head spot.Looking at his vision for the program, Blundell said he has a precise plan for the squad he is taking charge of this year.

Pauls Valley’s Austin Stratman holds on in the bareback riding event of the rodeo Saturday in the Clinton Round-up Club Arena. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Goin’ for a ride

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Pauls Valley’s Austin Stratman holds on in the bareback riding event of the rodeo Saturday in the Clinton Round-up Club Arena.

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NFL stars look to bounce back from injury

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Aidan Hutchinson put his left hand down in a three-point stance and on the snap, made an inside move on an offensive tackle to help collapse a pocket around the passer.

Wyatt Graves holds onto his horse as he loses his hat in the saddle bronc riding event Saturday during the Clinton Roundup Club’s 78th Annual Rodeo. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton Round-up Club hosts 78th annual rodeo

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Over the weekend, the Clinton Roundup Club hosted its second annual pro rodeo and 78th annual rodeo overall at the Clinton Roundup Arena.For the club’s vice president, Chris Weil, he said the rodeo went as well as it could have in his mind.“I thought everything went really well,” he said.

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Oklahoma’s Mateer earns high praise

Saturday, July 19, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — The Oklahoma Sooners, a storied program with a legacy of seven national championships, have faced uncharacteristic struggles in recent years.