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Big jump

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Kevin Rutz forces energy down as he tries to get the biggest jump off a diving board at the Clinton Municipal Pool.

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MLB’s top spenders struggling lately

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s biggest spenders are stumbling, slowed by injuries and scrambling to patch rosters with help for battered bullpens and other positions ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.Opening the season with a top payroll of $326 million, the New York Mets have a 1 1/2-game NL East...

Arapaho-Butler’s Jiles Southall pitches against Clinton in a home game this spring. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Arapaho’s Southall plays in Sooner State Games

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

After a stellar spring season, Arapaho-Butler High School baseball player Jiles Southall was selected to play in the recent Sooner State Games in Enid.For Southall, he said he had modest thoughts on how he performed during the two games in Enid.“I think I did OK out there overall,” he said.

Clinton’s Reece Giblet throws the ball during a softball practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Putting in the work to get better

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Putting in the work to get better

Clinton’s Reece Giblet collects the ball hit toward her before she throws it to first during practice Thursday. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Lady Reds get to work to prepare for new season

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

As they get ready for the new softball season, the Clinton Lady Reds have been putting in the work since preseason practice started July 16 at the softball field.For first-year coach Michael Deatherage, he said he has seen lots of positives from his new squad as it gears up for the season.“The...

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Rangers push winning streak to six games

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith hit a two-run home run, Wyatt Langford had a bases- clearing double and the surging Texas Rangers piled up eight runs in the first three innings in an 8-1 victory over the struggling Atlanta Braves Sunday.Josh Jung added a two-run single to help the Rangers sweep...

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.Grace Meacham will compete in the girls’ All-State tournament Monday at Cherokee Hills Golf Club in...

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.Last year, the team’s season ended earlier than they wanted...

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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.