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Belichick had talks with North Carolina about coaching job

(AP) — Former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick said Monday he had “a couple of good conversations” with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts amid his discussions about the Tar Heels’ head-coaching job.
Clinton’s Lillian Lime lays the ball up to the basket over a Lindsay opponent during the Lady Reds’ home opener Saturday against the Leopardettes. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Lillian Lime lays the ball up to the basket over a Lindsay opponent during the Lady Reds’ home opener Saturday against the Leopardettes. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton hoops falls to Lindsay in weekend matchup

Over the weekend, the Clinton High School basketball teams opened the home portion of their 2024 schedule.The Lady Reds (0-3) fell 62-25 to Lindsay Saturday afternoon at the Tornado Dome, while the Reds (1-2) were defeated by the Leopards by the score of 53-38.
No. 50 Cruze Bittle and No. 20 Zach Zyback come together to help stop the Bray-Doyle player during CBA’s first-round win over the Donkeys. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

No. 50 Cruze Bittle and No. 20 Zach Zyback come together to help stop the Bray-Doyle player during CBA’s first-round win over the Donkeys. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

CBA hoops wins first round games in tourney

In the inaugural CBA Basketball Tournament, both the Corn Bible girls’ and boys’ basketball teams came away with convincing wins over Bray-Doyle Thursday in their own gym.The Lady Crusaders (2-1) took down the Lady Donkeys 69-20, while the Crusaders (1-2) won 67-29.
Clinton’s Lucas Jantz, right, lifts Mathew Bermea into the air during wrestling practice Monday. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Lucas Jantz, right, lifts Mathew Bermea into the air during wrestling practice Monday. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Clinton wrestling looks to continue success

As it gets colder outside, the Clinton Red Tornado wrestling teams, led by Coach Rob Pitman, heats up as both teams look to have success this year.As he heads into the second year of leading the girls’ wrestling program, Pitman said he is thrilled to build off of the team’s debut season.

Lady Reds basketball falls to Harrah in season opener

To open the 2024 season, the Clinton Lady Reds hoops team fell Tuesday on the road to the Harrah Lady Panthers 90-27.Despite having good moments in the first quarter, Coach Two Jefferson said his team has to do better in multiple areas if they want to win games.

Seiter wins in debut as Clinton boys’ coach

As the Clinton High School basketball teams tippedoff their season, first-year boys’ head coach Mark Seiter began his tenure with a 54-39 win Tuesday over the Harrah Panthers, while the Lady Reds fell in the season opener 90-27 to the home team.
Clinton’s Adam Flores, left, dribbles around teammate Ronnie Redshin during a recent practice in the Tornado Dome. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Adam Flores, left, dribbles around teammate Ronnie Redshin during a recent practice in the Tornado Dome. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Putting in the work to succeed

CDN |John Kinsey

CDN |John Kinsey

Senior aims to get into engineering after college

With his senior season completed, Clinton Red Tornado football player Darrius Hicks turns his attention to his future and what he wants to do for work.As he prepares for the future, Hicks said he is happy he was able to rise through each level of football here in Clinton.