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Clinton boys’ golf finishes eighth in Elk City

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.Scout Acosta led the team with a score of 80 for the event, which...
Focusing on the goal

Focusing on the goal

Focusing on the goal

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

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

Future All-Stars

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’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

As the Class 4A postseason gets closer, each game matters more for both Clinton Red Tornado soccer programs.The Reds (7-5) used a second-half goal to propel them to a 1-0 victory over Newcastle in the Tornado Bowl Tuesday, while the Lady Reds (8-3) had to battle back for the 4-3 win over the Lady...

Fishing reported to be good at Foss Lake

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.In Carpenter’s...

Yankees’ Judge to captain Team USA in World Baseball Classic

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

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

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

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

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.With good weather conditions for his team, Coach Cory Strahorn said...
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’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

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.For Clinton’s coach Kelly Gaunt, he said while they did not play a clean game, he is...

Clinton High School athletics roundup

Over the last week, Clinton High School athletics has been busy with games and tournaments across the area.Baseball was swept by Weatherford in the annual “Custer County Conflict” with the Eagles winning 9-8 in Weatherford and 18-1 here at home.Soccer returned the favor against the Eagles, as both...