Girls’ track wins sectional for first time

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
The Lady Maroons
track and field team
pulled up to the Tri Valley Sectional meet in a downpour. Despite the less than ideal weather, the athletes and coaches were mentally prepared to carry out their head coach Randy Anderson's, season-long goal to win the sectional meet.
"Winning a Sectional is something that has never been done by a ...more

Clinton girls track takes 3rd in OKAW conference

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Despite the sometimes pouring rain, the Clinton girls' track and field team competed for the OKAW Valley Conference championship against some of the toughest competition in the state and finished in 3rd place.  
"In less than ideal weather conditions, our girls still shined," said Coach Randy Anderson. "At the conclusion of field events, we had the lead in overall ...more

CJHS track finishes regular season

Posted: Tuesday, Apr 30th, 2013
CLINTON -- The CJHS boys' track team finished its regular season, competing against Normal Kingsley, Urbana Junior. High and St. Mary's.  
The 8th grade tied for first place with Kingsley, while the 7th grade finished in 2nd place behind Kingsley.
The 7th grade team finished with a 11-1 record. The 8th grade team remained undefeated for the second straight ...more

CJHS girls’ track 2nd and 3rd places

Posted: Tuesday, Apr 30th, 2013
CLINTON -- The CJHS girls came out determined on Tuesday night, with the 7th grade girls taking 2nd and the 8th grade girls taking 3rd.
There were many personal bests at the meet along with a number of girls placing.
7th grade:
1st place finishers: Madi Filken in hurdles with a time 18.04, Sierra Wickenhauser in discus with a throw ...more

Stormy weather no match for Clinton girls’ track lightning performances

Posted: Friday, Apr 26th, 2013
CLINTON -- Coach Randy Anderson hasn't seen worse weather for a girls' track season since he began coaching the team, a sharp contrast from the 2012 season; the best weather he has seen for the athletes.
The weather hasn't dampened 2013 meets for the girls, though, as they continue to perform better and better.
During Saturday's chilly meet at home, ...more

Merrick, Maroons out-duel Cardinals

Posted: Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 2013
WARRENSBURG -- Despite a last-minute venue changes because of soggy field conditions, the Clinton Maroons snagged a key "home" victory over the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals, 1-0 in Warrensburg Friday night.
Senior Josh Merrick paced the effort for Clinton (6-6, 2-1), hurling a complete-game shutout, allowing only three hits while striking out five in seven innings.  At the plate, Merrick also drove ...more

Lady Maroons split shortened home tourney

Posted: Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 2013
CLINTON, Each team attending Saturday's Clinton Invitational Softball Tournament were guaranteed two games, which worked out well for the host Lady Maroons who split their games, finishing with a key victory to springboard the squad into a tough stretch of conference games this week.
Clinton opened against an aggressive Fieldcrest team, which took advantage of an ailing Clinton pitching staff. ...more