Wednesday proved to be one of the biggest news days of the college football offseason, when a report by the Houston Chronicle stated that Oklahoma and Texas had reached out to the SEC about joining the conference.
Clinton head soccer coach Eugene Jefferson looks to reach 500 in the next few seasons. He boasts a career record of 460-159-10, with three state titles. CDN
A former Red Tornado and 2007 state champion returned to the sidelines last year in 2011 graduate Jacob Lee, and he’ll be coaching in a full-time capacity this fall, as he finishes up his degree at SWOSU to become a teacher.
A state qualifier, owner of a 62-27 high school record and now a college athlete – Clinton’s Elijah Roque will wrestle at the next level this year, signing on to continue his career at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas.
Courtney Rivera lifts weights during her workout recently at the Acme Brick Park Rec Center.
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.