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Gopher lose opener at Hanover Central

The Clinton Prairie football team lost 26-8 to the Hanover Central Wildcats in Friday night’s season opener at Cedar Lake. Trailing 7-0 at halftime after the Wildcats got on the scoreboard first with a 55-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, the Gophers

Bulldogs beat rival Hot Dogs to kick off football season

SMITH: Clinton Central senior quarterback Spencer Smith rolls out in the first half of the Bulldogs' win over Frankfort.

By AARON KENNEDY - akennedy@ftimes.com   In the highly-anticipated renewal of a rivalry that lay dormant for 27 years, the Clinton Central Bulldogs finally avenged a 1991 loss to Frankfort with an 18-6 win over the Hot Dogs on Friday night at Frankfort. It was

'The Dogfight' resumes tonight after 27 years

EDWARDS: Clinton Central sophomore running back Anthony Edwards participates in drills earlier this summer. Edwards and the rest of the Bulldogs have spent the offseason learning a Wing-T offense.

By AARON KENNEDY - akennedy@ftimes.com When the Hot Dogs and the Bulldogs take the field Friday night at Frankfort, it will be the first time the two Clinton County football programs have squared off since 1991 when they played inside the Hoosier Dome. After losing

Gophers ready for short-notice challenge

GOPHERS: Clinton Prairie defensive tackle Sean Patrick pressures a North Vermillion quarterback during a scrimmage earlier this summer. The Gophers travel to Cedar Lake tonight for their season opener versus the Hanover Central Wildcats.

By AARON KENNEDY - akennedy@ftimes.com The Clinton Prairie football team recently had its season-opener switched from the Frontier Falcons to a road game against the Hanover Central Wildcats, but the Gophers have taken the change in stride under the guidance of new

Frankfort golf falls to Harrison

The Frankfort girls’ golf team lost 180-203 to the Harrison Raiders on what Hot Dogs head coach Dave Terry called a “wet, difficult golf course” on Wednesday at Coyote Crossing Golf Club in West Lafayette. Delphi also played in the match but was o

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Today’s Schedule Football Clinton Central at Frankfort, 7 p.m. Clinton Prairie at Hanover Central, 8 p.m. Feds to review Ohio St. response to claims of abuse by doctor COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Federal officials will investigate Ohio State University’

Frankfort takes 2nd at Hot Dog Invitational

GIRLS' RACE: Along with two Hamilton Heights runners, members of the Frankfort and Clinton Central teams compete in the girls' race Thursday at the Hot Dog Invitational.

By AARON KENNEDY - akennedy@ftimes.com The Frankfort cross-country teams took second place behind the Hamilton Heights Huskies in both while the Clinton Central Bulldogs finished third in both races of the annual Hot Dog Invitational on Thursday at Frankfort High S

Hot Dogs open season with sweep of Hornets

TAYLOR: Rossville freshman Karie Taylor tips the ball over the net in the second set of Tuesday's match in Case Arena.

By AARON KENNEDY - akennedy@ftimes.com   The Frankfort volleyball team opened its season with a dominant performance against a county rival, earning a 25-13, 25-12 and 25-15 win over the Rossville Hornets on Tuesday night in Case Arena. “This brings us o

Hot Dogs lose lead late in opener versus Logansport

GARCIA: Frankfort senior forward Manuel Garcia makes a run at the goal in the second half of the Hot Dogs' season-opening loss to the Logansport Berries.

By AARON KENNEDY - akennedy@ftimes.com The Hot Dogs boys’ soccer team could not hold onto a second-half lead, losing its season opener to the Logansport Berries, 3-2, Tuesday at Frankfort. “We have a lot of new faces this year,” Frankfort head coa

Bulldogs sweep Sheridan in opener

The Clinton Central volleyball team got off to a good start to the season by earning a 25-14, 25-18 and 25-8 conference win over the Sheridan Blackhawks on Tuesday evening at Michigantown. Senior outside hitter Kaylea Whitcomb led the Bulldogs with 10 kills, three

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    Gophers to play opener at Hanover Central   Originally scheduled to play their season-opening football game against the Frontier Flacons, the Clinton Prairie Gopher will instead travel to Cedar Lake on Friday for an 8 p.m. kickoff against

Hornets drop opener to Blue Devils

TAYLOR: Rossville forward Sarah Taylor scored the first Hornets goal of the season in the first half of Monday’s match at Tipton.

By AARON KENNEDY - akennedy@ftimes.com The Rossville girls’ soccer team fell behind in the second half, losing its season opener to the Blue Devils, 4-2, Monday at Tipton. Tied 2-2 at the half, Tipton senior Tori Holt made a penalty kick six minutes into the

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Today’s Schedule Boys’ Tennis Lafayette Jefferson at Rossville, 5 p.m. Girls’ Golf Frankfort at Harrison, 4:30 p.m. Bills’ McCoy finalizes eviction of ex-girlfriend in Georgia ATLANTA (AP) — A lawyer for LeSean McCoy says the eviction

Frankfort repeats as Clinton County Tournament champions

ALL-COUNTY TEAM: Clinton County golfers, from left, Sydney Cesare, Katy Benefiel, Paige Terry, Olivia Wyrick and Addy Sheets pose for photos after finishing in the Top 5 to earn a place on the All-County Team.

By AARON KENNEDY - akennedy@ftimes.com The Frankfort girls’ golf team repeated as Clinton County Tournament champions in convincing fashion, beating its closest competition by 23 strokes and taking three of the five spots on the All-County Team on Saturday at

Frankfort High School Cheerleading squad takes 1st place at State Fair

SENIORS: Frankfort seniors, from left, Alyssa Kelly and Ella Myers pose with the Hot Dogs’ first place trophy at the State Fair.

By AARON KENNEDY - akennedy@ftimes.com The Frankfort Competitive Cheerleading Team earned first place in the small varsity with music division of the Indiana State Fair Cheerleading Competition on Saturday in Indianapolis. Frankfort outperformed Illiana Christian H

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Today’s Schedule Volleyball Rossville at Frankfort, 6 p.m. Western Boone at Clinton Prairie, 5:30 p.m. Clinton Central at Sheridan, 6 p.m. Boys’ Soccer Logansport at Frankfort, 5:30 p.m. Rossville at Sheridan, 5:30 p.m. Girls’ Soccer Frankfort at