If Claremore intends to make a championship run, it won't have to wait until the playoffs to find out how it measures up.
Coach Jarrett Hurt considers the Zebras' nondistrict slate one of the toughest he has encountered in his 11 years with the program.
It begins immediately in Week Zero against Sallisaw, a perennial Class 4A playoff contender capable of providing Claremore with an early measuring stick.
"They've definitely got our attention," Hurt said, noting the Black Diamonds were a 21-20 loss to Ada from winning the district ******* le. "Their quarterback is back, they've got a great tailback, several good skill kids and very impressive linemen, so we know that's going to be a tough, tough game."
The difficulty only increases from there.

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Alexis Morton gave Collinsville almost nothing to work with Tuesday night.
When the Lady Cardinals did manage to put something together, Claremore made sure it went nowhere.
Morton scattered 3 hits across 6 2/3 scoreless innings, while the Lady Zebras broke the game open with a 4-run third inning en route to a 7-0 victory in their District 5A-4 opener.
Claremore improved to 6-7 overall and 1-0 in district play, while Collinsville dropped to 4-6 and 0-2.
Morton struck out 5, walked none and allowed only one Collinsville runner to reach third base through the first five innings.

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VERDIGRIS — Emmyn Gibson quietly bided her time.
While Class 3A No. 15 Sequoyah raced away from Class 4A No. 14 Verdigris early Tuesday night, the junior outside hitter and reigning Claremore Progress All-County Most Valuable Player was content to work in the shadows.
Gibson dialed into her defensive game, digging up attacks while Bella Brown and Alice Michaels supplied much of the early offense at the Verdigris Activity Center.
She was lurking, though.
Waiting.

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Booker T. Washington briefly stole the momentum Friday, but Claremore wasted little time taking it right back.
After watching a 4-run lead disappear in the opening inning, the Lady Zebras erupted for 11-unanswered runs to roll to a 15-6 preseason scrimmage victory.
Claremore's offense was relentless throughout the three-inning contest, piling up 10 hits while drawing 9 walks and swiping 4 bases.
Alexis Morton led the charge, going a perfect 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs, including a run-scoring double. Addison Reavis finished with multiple hits and drove in 3 runs, while Tilly Andrews added 2 hits, including an RBI triple.
Caroline Messned also collected multiple hits, highlighted by an RBI double.

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Alexis Morton wouldn't let Muskogee's third-inning rally linger for long.
Moments after the Lady Roughers erased Claremore's early lead, Morton helped the Lady Zebras answer with her bat before shutting the door in the circle to secure a 3-1 preseason scrimmage victory Friday.
Morton was outstanding on both sides of the ball, allowing just 1 run on 7 hits over 6.1 innings while striking out 3 without issuing a walk. At the plate, she collected 2 extra-base hits — a triple and a double — and scored a run.
The Lady Zebras backed their ace with a flawless defensive effort, committing no errors.
Tilly Andrews handled a team-high 6 defensive chances at first base, while Addison Reavis paced the offense with a perfect 3-for-3 performance. Caroline Messner and Morton each added 2 hits, and Claremore finished with 8 hits overall.

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If the road to a successful volleyball season is paved in repetitions, Rogers County teams took a giant step forward last week.
Teams from across Rogers County traveled to the annual Licking Summer Camp in Branson, Missouri, where they logged dozens of live-match repetitions against schools from multiple states while building chemistry both on and off the court.
Among the biggest highlights was Verdigris' junior varsity, which captured the Licking Team Camp Championship.
The Lady Cardinals battled through the bracket with what coaches described as grit, hustle and teamwork before defeating Inola's JV in the championship match.
Claremore also enjoyed a productive week, sending all three high school squads thanks to support from its booster club and coaching staff.

CATOOSA — A month removed from conquering 26.2 miles in Oklahoma City, Steven Baker proved he still had plenty left in the tank over 3.1.
The Tulsa runner, fresh off his victory at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 26, dominated the Blue Whale Run in Catoosa, pulling away from a field of 505 runners on a humid Saturday morning near the newly renovated Blue Whale Park along historic Route 66.
Baker crossed the finish line in 15 minutes, 31 seconds, winning by exactly two minutes over runner-up Carter Gibson of Claremore.
“That’s pretty good on this course,” Baker said. “I’ll take it.
For Baker, the performance continued a remarkable stretch of racing that began with his marathon victory in Oklahoma City, where he posted a winning time of 2:23:18.

CHAMPS: Bethany girls soccer wins state
CLAREMORE — For the first time in school history, Bethany has a soccer state championship.
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