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Clinton’s Ayden Crumley flies through the air as he passes the ball to No. 12 Atticus Thompson through a horde of defenders during the Reds’ home game Tuesday against Woodward. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton hoops shows life in loss to Woodward

Thursday, January 16, 2025

In an unexpected turn of events, Clinton High Schools’ hoops games against Woodward were moved to the Tornado Dome Tuesday night.The Lady Reds (1-11) began the night with a 43-29 loss despite outscoring the Lady Boomers 17-9 in the second half.

Multiple Clinton track and field athletes traveled to Pittsburg State over the weekend in Pittsburg, Kan., to partipate in the Prentice Gudgen High School Invitational meet. Pictured, from left, are Parker Adams, Atticus Thompson, Wyatt Willoughby, Xadria

Clinton athletes get first taste of track season

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

While not mandatory, the indoor track and field season helps prepare high school athletes for the outdoor track and field season.Wyatt Willoughby, Parker Adams, Atticus Thompson, Zachary Smith, and Xadrian Hernandez hit the road over the weekend and headed to Pittsburg State in Pittsburg, Kan.

After finishing runner-up to Hillsdale Christian Academy in the Burlington New Year’s Invitational Basketball Tournament, Corn Bible Academy’s Alli Slagell, left, and Kate Stewart were named to the All-Tournament team. CDN | Courtesy photo

Corn Bible hoops sees success in tourney

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Over the weekend, the Corn Bible Academy Lady Crusaders and Crusaders basketball teams competed in the Burlington Tournament in Burlington, Okla.

Playing the game

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Arlee Copeland prepares to receive a pickleball at the new indoor pickleball courts at Acme Park.

No. 3 Jiles Southall leaps in the air as he attempts a layup over a defender during A-B’s third-place game against Cheyenne-Reydon in the Western Equipment Classic. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler hoops falls to Cheyenne-Reydon

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

After two days of not being able to play the annual Western Equipment Classic basketball tournament due to inclement weather, all of the coaches decided to play games based on seeding Saturday at Arapaho, which put both Arapaho-Butler teams in the third-place game against the Cheyenne- Reydon Bears.

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OB&T's Rising Stars

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Clinton’s Davien Stanley scans for an open teammate over a defender during the boys’ JV home game against Weatherford Tuesday night.No. 4 Tatum Shackelford drives the ball up the court during the Lady Reds’ JV home game against Elk City.

Clinton’s Rufus Whiteman-Ellis dribbles the ball during warmups prior to the Reds recently taking on district foe Elk City in the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Senior enjoyed growing up with teammates

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Nearing the halfway point of his senior year of high school basketball, Clinton’s Rufus Whiteman-Ellis is turning his attention to his future, as he also helps his team succeed this season on the court.

Raiders let general manager go after one year of service

Saturday, January 11, 2025

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders continued their house cleaning Thursday, firing general manager Tom Telesco just two days after dismissing coach Antonio Pierce.The moves took place after the Raiders went 4-13 this season.

Taking the fight to the enemy

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Clinton’s Rhylee Rodebush drives against a defender Tuesday during the Lady Reds’ home game against Weatherford.

No. 24 Kyler Ringo-Kabunda looks for an open teammate during Clinton’s home edition of the “Custer County Conflict.” CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton High basketball swept in ‘Conflict’

Friday, January 10, 2025

In the first home game of the new calendar year, the Clinton basketball teams took part in the hardwood edition of the “Custer County Conflict” Tuesday night, as arch-rival Weatherford visited the Tornado Dome.