The Clinton junior high football teams went 1-2 versus Weatherford’s squads Thursday night at home.
There was a void in the Clinton wide receiver group entering the 2020 season, and it needed a few players to step up in order to fill what was lost to graduation.
Final
Clinton 21
Cache 14
The No. 10 Red Tornadoes (4-1 overall, 2-0 in district) take down their second-straight ranked opponent in the No. 7 Cache Bulldogs (3-3, 1-2) and pick up a big district win on the road.
End 3rd
Clinton 14
Cache 7
Atrel Bryson hits his 2nd gear down the sideline off the sweep, and he goes 43 yards for the tie-breaking score. Clinton leads 14-7.
Halftime
Clinton 7
Cache 7
Atrel Bryson takes the wildcat QB keeper for 16 yards and the lead. Clinton leads 7-0. A would-be interception by the Reds is pulled away and in by Cache's Ethan Hood to tie the game from about 30 yards out. Game is tied 7-7.
End 1st
Clinton 0
Cache 0
The No. 10 Clinton football team (3-1 overall, 1-0 in district) gets back to district play at 7 p.m. tonight at No. 7 Cache (3-2, 1-1). Follow the game here, on Facebook, Twitter or via email for all your Red Tornado game updates.
The Arapaho-Butler softball team (23-13 overall) defeated No. 20 Hydro-Eakly in the regional tourney opener, before dropping two games to end its season. Alexia Barker, pictured, and the Lady Indians won their first district title since 2015 this fall.
The Foss Lake level is 2.69 feet below normal. Gates are closed. Water temperature is in the mid 60’s and clear.
Readiness defines the career of Clinton senior pitcher McKenna Lime. She was always prepared to step in or step up for the program during her time as a Lady Red in the circle.