Sports

Former Clintonite takes over powerhouse

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

For the first time in 20 years, there will be a new man in charge of the Class 4A heavyweight Wagoner Bulldogs with Kimes Gilbert taking over for departing coach Dale Condict, who was recently hired to coach at Muskogee.

Clinton’s Malachi Lorne, top, attempts to wrap himself around Tyson Brookter during wrestling practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton Reds senior wrestler has plan for future

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

January is the time of the wrestling season where the intensity begins to increase in each match.For Clinton senior Malachi Lorne it remains true, as he tries to cement his legacy within the program.Lorne said wrestling for the Reds is important to him as he enjoys the attitude around the squad.

Making plays on both ends of the court

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Arapaho-Butler’s Rylan Moore rises above a couple of Calumet defenders as he shoots the ball during the Indians’ home game against the Chieftains. No. 1 Jada Akin guards a Calumet player during A-B’s one-sided home win over the Lady Chieftains last week.

Marquis Martin attempts a takedown of Matthew Bermea during practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton finishes third in conference tourney

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

As the wrestling competition level starts to pick up for the Clinton Red Tornadoes, they participated in the Western Conference Wrestling Tournament over the weekend in Kingfisher where the Reds claimed third place.

Arapaho-Butler’s D’Shawn Washee shoots a three Friday during the Indians’ home game against the Chieftains. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler High School basketball splits with Calumet

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

In a night about raising money and bringing awareness to cancer, the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians basketball team shined bright on the court as it took down the Calumet Lady Chieftains 6630 Friday in front of their home crowd, while the Indians struggled against the Chieftains, losing 50-29.

Arapaho-Butler’s Decker Davis, center, sits with his brother Slade, left, mom Diana, right, and dad Jake, standing, after he signs with Northern Oklahoma College to play baseball. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler’s Decker signs for college baseball

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Playing athletics at the next level is the dream for all of high school athletes, for Arapaho-Butler baseball player Decker Davis, it came true as he put pen to paper Friday to play for Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa.

Clinton’s Brooklyn Aston drives between two Newcastle players during the Lady Reds’ home game Thursday against the Lady Racers. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton basketball struggles against Newcastle

Saturday, January 18, 2025

The pace of both basketball games proved to be a little too much for Clinton High School teams to keep up with when squaring off against Newcastle Thursday at the Tornado Dome.The Lady Reds (1-12) fell 75-12 to the Lady Racers and the Reds (4-9) suffered a 58-40 defeat to the Racers.

Clinton’s senior wrestler Larynz Spottedwolf, left, and Kolton Fuller prepare to wrestle during a recent practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Reds’ senior wrestler enjoying final year with team

Friday, January 17, 2025

With the wrestling season moving along, Clinton senior wrestler Larynz Spottedwolf is focused on helping his team win, as he also prepares to graduate and focus on his future.For Spottedwolf, he said there is a reason wrestling for Clinton has meant so much to him over the years.

Gunnar Gundy to join OSU staff

Friday, January 17, 2025

( AP) — Former Oklahoma State quarterback Gunnar Gundy will join his father’s staff as an assistant coach.Gundy’s X account bio says he will be a quality control coach for Mike Gundy’s quarterbacks.

Arapaho-Butler’s Orsan Jubara rises for the layup during the Indians’ third-place game against the Cheyenne-Reydon Bears in the Western Equipment Classic. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Fighting for every point

Friday, January 17, 2025

Arapaho-Butler’s Orsan Jubara rises for the layup during the Indians’ third-place game against the Cheyenne-Reydon Bears in the Western Equipment Classic.No. 5 Jaycee South drives against a Cheyenne-Reydon defender toward the basket during A-B’s game against the Lady Bears.