This article is the fourth in a series on Clinton High School football’s impact players heading into the 2021 season.
The Clinton volleyball team started practice last Thursday, and through the first four days, thirdyear coach Tobi-Rae Barker already sees an extra, concerted effort from the players to improve.
Izaias Wraspir, of the Clinton Maroon, sprints to third base, during a game at the OK Kids coach pitch state tournament held last week in Clinton. CDN
The Byng Southern Legends captured the OK Kids coach pitch state championship Saturday at Acme Brick Park in Clinton, beating the Shawnee PC Naturals, 12-0, in three innings. Byng swept the tourney with a record of 5-0 and dominated opposing teams. Byng outscored opponents by a combined score of, 56-9, including the run-rule win in the championship. It finishes the season with an overall mark of 58-1 on the season. Pictured are, front row, from left, Knox Thompson, Ridge Perez, Calvin Ivy, Rylan Haynes, Dax Reed, Case Chapman, Owen Brewer, Rookee Johnson, Jax Carter, Colten Branscum; back row, coaches Wade Thompson, Ryan Haynes, Darrin Brewer and Jared Johnson. CDN
It didn’t take long for new head coach Shelby Anderson to get the Clinton softball team on the field and working in her first season, as the squad has already played multiple summer league games.
WEATHERFORD – A 12-11, wild, walk-off win Wednesday night versus Kingfisher kept the Clinton 12U baseball team’s season alive at the state tourney, but it came to an end Thursday against the Blanchard Lions in a 12-1, fourinning defeat.
Riggin Teague, of the Morris War Ducks, swings through for a hit against the Altus Drillers Thursday at the OK Kids coach pitch state tournament. CDN
Facing tough odds, the Clinton Maroon baseball team rebounded from its firstround loss and went all five innings against the Navajo Indians in a 12-8, season-ending loss Wednesday afternoon in the OK Kids coach pitch state tournament.
Outfielder Ezra Martinez-Ortiz, of the Purcell Legends, rears way back to try and throw out a runner in the second round of the OK Kids coach pitch state tournament. CDN
Tyce Eubanks, jumping at left, and Spencer Ellis, right, along with multiple Stilwell Indians, celebrate Nash Price’s home run at the OK Kids coach pitch state tournament. CDN