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Esmeralda Torres controls the ball during a practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Recent grad looking to help people through struggles

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

As she heads off to follow her dreams, former Clinton Lady Reds soccer player Esmeralda Torres aims to guide people through the challenges she faced growing up.To be a member of the Clinton Lady Reds soccer team, Torres said there are two meanings to that position.“For me, playing for this team...

Clinton’s Jose Flores kicks the ball during warmups prior to the Red Tornadoes’ home game against PC West in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Former Red Tornado soccer player aims to heal

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

With the rest of his life ahead of him, recent Clinton Red Tornado soccer grad, Jose Flores, looks to give back to others once he is out of college.For Flores, he said to be a part of this team there are multiple aspects that need to be remembered in order to have success.“To be a member of this...

Addison Newcomb stares at the ball after hitting it during a tournament this last season. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Recent grad looks back fondly on time with team

Saturday, July 5, 2025

With her time in high school in the books, recent Clinton Lady Reds golfer Addison Newcomb heads off into her life seeking to solidify her future.For Newcomb, she said it meant a lot to her to be able to play for this program over the years as she was able to grow close with her fellow seniors.“I...

Armando Santoyo, right, battles Andrew Barron during a practice last season in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton soccer graduate looking to become good father

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Heading off into the real world, former Clinton soccer player Armando Santoyo has a lot to look forward to as he begins the rest of his life.For Santoyo, he said being a member of the program had a high meaning to him, especially as he got older.“It means a lot to me to have been a part of this...

The Salcido Investments T-Ball team smiles for a picture following a Noon Lions T-Ball game at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. Pictured, from left, are Slade Salcido, Madelyn Barron, Tomi Reeves, Jaxon Reeves, Brodie Gibson, Julius Fierros and Lukas

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Future All-Stars

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Manuel Morales throws the ball prior to his Noon Lions TBall game at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park.Oliver Hammans watches the ball as he throws it back to a coach during a T-Ball game.The Salcido Investments T-Ball team smiles for a picture following a Noon Lions T-Ball game at Schumacher...

Rylee Cummins stares down the ball after hitting it during a tournament this year. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Former Lady Reds golfer wants to help premature babies

Thursday, July 3, 2025

With her future bright, former Lady Reds golfer Rylee Cummins heads off to college knowing what she wants from life.For Cummins, she said it meant everything to her growing up with her teammates through their years of playing golf together.“To me, to be a part of this team means a lot,” she said.

Clinton’s Carlos De La Fuente beats a Douglass defender to the ball during the Red Tornadoes win over the Trojans at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Former soccer player looking to start business after college

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Heading off into the rest of his life, recent Clinton soccer graduate Carlos De La Fuente has mapped out his path after spending four years playing for a team he loved.When it comes to this team, De La Fuente said the relationships he has formed over the years will stick with him for the rest of...

Clinton’s Grace Meacham stares at her putt during a tournament this spring. CDN |Courtesy Photo

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Recent graduate to join medical field after college

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Heading into the rest of her life, former Lady Reds golfer Grace Meacham knows what she wants to do for her future.As she thought back over her four years playing golf for Clinton, Meacham said it has meant everything to her to grow with her teammates during that time.“It has meant a lot to me to...

No. 14 Zoe Howell drives the ball toward a Putnam City West defender during Clinton’s home win over the Lady Patriots in the Tornado Bowl. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

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Former soccer player to cherish relationships forged

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

With her high school career in her rearview mirror, former Clinton Lady Reds soccer player Zoe Howell heads into the future with a plan in place for what she would want to do.When thinking back on her time with the team, Howell said there is one thing that she cherished the most as a Lady Red...

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

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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.“It...