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Clinton’s Vanessa Schmitz hits the tennis ball during tennis practice at the high school courts. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Vanessa Schmitz hits the tennis ball during tennis practice at the high school courts. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Senior athlete enjoying new experience with tennis

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Whether an athlete has been playing for years or just one season, there is a lot to learn.For Clinton senior tennis player Vanessa Schmitz, it remains the same as she worked in a season with the tennis team.
Clinton’s Alyvia Williams scans for an open teammate during the Lady Reds’ home win over Harding Charter. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Alyvia Williams scans for an open teammate during the Lady Reds’ home win over Harding Charter. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Soccer senior looking to dive into world of psychology

Saturday, April 18, 2026
With her senior year nearing the end, Clinton Lady Reds soccer player Alyvia Williams turns her attention toward her future after high school.When thinking about why she loves playing for the soccer team at Clinton, Williams said there are multiple aspects she enjoys.
No. 10 Snider Dowdell throws the ball in during Clinton’s game Wednesday against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

No. 10 Snider Dowdell throws the ball in during Clinton’s game Wednesday against Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton baseball suffers defeat to Elk City at home

Friday, April 17, 2026
After starting the game Tuesday, the Clinton Reds baseball team (6-19) was forced to pause the home game against the Elk City Elks due to inclement weather and were defeated 14-1 on Wednesday when play resumed.
Sophia Williams, left, and Sawyer Acosta smile after competing at the Area Special Olympics Unified Bocce Ball Tournament at Clinton High School. CDN |Courtesy Photo

Sophia Williams, left, and Sawyer Acosta smile after competing at the Area Special Olympics Unified Bocce Ball Tournament at Clinton High School. CDN |Courtesy Photo

Future All-Stars

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Road to NBA Finals goes through Oklahoma City in postseason

Thursday, April 16, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder know how vital homecourt advantage can be in securing a championship.The Thunder won Game 7 at home in the Western Conference finals last year against Denver and Game 7 in the NBA Finals at home against Indiana to win the title.
Clinton’s Sami Hammans hits the ball back over the net during tennis practice at the high school. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Sami Hammans hits the ball back over the net during tennis practice at the high school. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Senior looking to work with animals after college

Thursday, April 16, 2026
As graduation creeps closer, senior Clinton tennis player Sami Hammans focuses on finishing the year strong before heading off into the real world.
Clinton’s Aaliyah Lopez, right, heads the ball to her teammate Sammy Meraz, left, while fighting off the Harding Charter defender during the Lady Reds’ blowout win Monday at home over the Lady Eagles. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Aaliyah Lopez, right, heads the ball to her teammate Sammy Meraz, left, while fighting off the Harding Charter defender during the Lady Reds’ blowout win Monday at home over the Lady Eagles. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Lady Reds soccer decimates Harding Charter

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
As the schedule turns to the latter half of the season, Clinton soccer is looking to make a push toward the postseason.While taking on Harding Charter Monday at home, the Lady Reds (6-4) did not need the full game to defeat the Lady Eagles 10-0.
Clinton’s Layne Spitz competes in the discus event during the Kay Crenshaw Invitational Track Meet Saturday at the high school. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton’s Layne Spitz competes in the discus event during the Kay Crenshaw Invitational Track Meet Saturday at the high school. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton track and field finishes top three in meet

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
When performing in front of the home crowd, teams want to do the best they can in front of their own fans.For the Clinton track and field program, it remains true as both sides of the program finished second and third during the Kay Crenshaw Invitational Saturday at Clinton High School.
Arapaho-Butler’s Jiles Southall hurls a pitch against Fletcher. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Arapaho-Butler’s Jiles Southall hurls a pitch against Fletcher. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Playing carefully

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Arapaho-Butler’s Jiles Southall hurls a pitch against Fletcher.No. 2 Orsan Jubara watches the pitches from second during A-B’s game against Fletcher.