Sports

Clinton Red Tornadoes’ track and field athlete Parker Adams, center, is all smiles after signing to compete for the West Texas A&M Buffaloes. He celebrates the signing with his mother Erin, left, and father Luke, right, by his side. CDN | Sam Goodwy

Clinton’s Adams signs with West Texas A&M

Friday, April 18, 2025

With the track and field season nearing its midway point, Clinton senior decathlete Parker Adams signed Monday to continue his track and field career with the West Texas A&M Buffaloes.

Clinton boys’ golf finishes eighth in Elk City

Friday, April 18, 2025

As the Clinton Red Tornado boys’ golf team continues to fight for the postseason, it traveled Monday to Elk City for the annual tournament.Overall, Clinton scored 344 for the tournament, which gave the team eighth place in the event.

Focusing on the goal

Friday, April 18, 2025

Clinton’s starting pitcher, Craig Hunter, focuses as he prepares to hurl the ball during the Reds’ road game Monday against Elk City.

Clinton’s Leila Pete outraces the Newcastle Racer during the Lady Reds’ JV game in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Future All-Stars

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Future All-Stars

Clinton’s No. 25 Andrew Barron fights with a Newcastle player for control of the ball during the Reds’ 1-0 victory Tuesday over the Racers in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton soccer sweeps Newcastle at home

Thursday, April 17, 2025

As the Class 4A postseason gets closer, each game matters more for both Clinton Red Tornado soccer programs.

Fishing reported to be good at Foss Lake

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

According to the fishing report from Custer County Game Warden Clint Carpenter, on April 13 the water at Foss Lake had fallen to 3 feet below its normal elevation level, but it remained in stable condition.The water was clear with the temperature around 55°F throughout the lake.

Yankees’ Judge to captain Team USA in World Baseball Classic

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Appointed U.S. captain for next year’s World Baseball Classic, Aaron Judge will be playing for more than himself and his teammates.“It’s something special getting a chance to represent our country,” the New York Yankees star said after manager Mark DeRosa’s announcement Monday.

Clinton’s Craig Hunter hurls a fastball during the Reds’ road game in Elk City Monday. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Reds baseball suffers road defeat in Elk City

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

The Clinton High Reds baseball team (4-15) hit the road Monday to take on the Elk City Elks, where the Reds fell 10-0 in a five-inning run-ruled game.Despite it being a double-digit shutout loss for his team, Coach Kelly Gaunt said he thought his team did better than what the scoreboard read Monday.

Clinton’s Carrol Hoffman hustles around the track during the Red Tornadoes’ Kay Crenshaw Invitational meet. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton boys track finishes first at home meet

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

In the comfort of their home turf, both Clinton track and field teams saw success during the Kay Crenshaw Invitational Saturday, as the boys took gold for the day with a score of 208 and the girls finished third with a score of 113.

Clinton’s Ayden Crumley launches the ball into the outfield Thursday, as he gets a hit during the Reds’ home game against the Altus Bulldogs. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton Reds baseball sends Altus to kennel

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Riding a five-game losing streak into its home game against the Altus Bulldogs Thursday, the Clinton baseball team (4-13) put together a complete game to snap the skid and win 8-2 for its fourth win of the year.