The OSSAA announced in a zoom meeting Thursday morning that its going to continue forward with Oklahoma fall sports schedule.
SALLISAW – This 12U group for the Clinton baseball program has battled its entire career when backed against a wall, and it proved that statement true again Wednesday, coming back to defeat Chandler, 6-5, in the elimination game at the state tournament.
Clinton 2020 grad Ty Newcomb signed his letter of intent Tuesday, to play golf for SWOSU. Pictured are, front row, from left, Chris Newcomb, Ty, Angie Newcomb; back row, head golf coach Mike Lee and boys’ head basketball coach Chad Pugh.
Clinton junior slugger Caden Powell took home his second home run derby title but at a different event showcase. Powell won the High Plains Shootout home run derby last year and then the Oklahoma State Games home run derby this year.
Lake level is 1.25 feet below normal. Gates are closed. Water temperature is in mid 70’s and clear.
Bass biting OK to good with spinnerbaits. Hybrid biting OK along dam with hard baits. Walleye catching OK with worms.
Absolute dominance headlines the Clinton soccer program during its recent run of district titles, playoff victories and state championships.
HOBART – The Clinton softball team (3-3 overall for summer) rebounded after dropping both its games Thursday, with an 8-7 win over 2019 Class A State Tournament team Canute, before falling 8-2 to Navajo in the second game of the doubleheader Monday afternoon.
WEATHERFORD – Entering day two of the regional tournament Friday, Clinton’s 12U, midget, kid-pitch team needed two more wins to secure a spot at next week’s state tournament in Sallisaw.
Both Clinton kid-pitch squads competed in day one of their respective regional tournaments Thursday and are still alive for day two, which was scheduled to play out Friday.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s a look back at the Reds’ second state title win of their back-to-back run from 1996-1997. The story was originally published back on Dec. 7, 1997.