Claremore Daily Progress Local Sports

District Champs!

2011-10-22T11:01:30-05:00

“Champions don’t talk, they just perform.”
The Claremore High School freshmen Zebras brought home the Metro Lakes title last Monday night at Bishop Kelley, thanks to the “Heisman-like” performance of all-purpose standout Dustin Basks.
Basks scored Claremore’s first 20 points on a pass play, a kickoff return and an interception return — all in the first half.
Looking like former Michigan Wolverine sensation Charles Woodson, Basks proved to be ‘unstoppable’ while leading the Zebras to a 33-13 victory over the previously unbeaten Comets.

Homecoming tonight in Foyil

2011-10-20T11:16:35-05:00

The stands will be full with Panther pride tonight as Foyil High School hosts Hulbert for Homecoming.
Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. with homecoming ceremonies starting at 7 p.m.

Zebras hungry for victory

2011-10-20T11:15:27-05:00

Every setback is a setup for an even greater comeback.
That’s been the motto all season long for the Claremore Zebra football team.
“We’ve been close in a lot of games,” Zebra head coach Rob Gilbreath said, “... just haven’t been able to finish or catch a break.”
At 7:30 p.m. tonight in Grove, the Zebras are hoping to get a heavy monkey off their back and end a two-game losing in District 5A-4 play.

Chelsea battles Lincoln Christian in District 2A-7 action tonight

2011-10-20T11:14:11-05:00

Can the Chelsea Green Dragons take down Lincoln Christian for the second year in a row?
Inside the Chelsea locker room, tonight’s showdown in Tulsa has been circled on the calendar ever since last season’s 26-21 victory over the Bulldogs.

Verdigris, Metro Christian tangle for shot at District 3A-6 title

2011-10-20T11:12:57-05:00

The best two Class 3A teams in the Tulsa-Metro area clash tonight for a shot at a district championship.
Metro Christian (7-0 overall, 3-0 District 3A-6) hosts Verdigris (7-0 overall, 4-0 district) at 7:30 p.m. in what is expected to be an offensive shootout.

Oologah opens 4A State Softball Tourney against No. 4 Purcell

2011-10-13T09:39:35-05:00

The quest for the Class 4A state softball championship begins today for the No. 10 Oologah Lady Mustangs.
Back in the spotlight for the first time since 1999, the Lady Mustangs square off at 1 p.m. against No. 4 Purcell (34-4).

No. 2 Catoosa rides winning streak into Jay

2011-10-13T09:38:21-05:00

Second-ranked Catoosa has a not so secret weapon it uses to annihilate opponents on the football field. An offensive line averaging 260 pounds per man blasts holes through enemy defenses that allow standout running backs Cole Scheulen and Levi Browning to roam free.

Claremore’s Easterling reels in top honors at local bass tourney

2010-08-12T10:05:31-05:00

Stan Easterling, of Claremore, continues his summertime success, reeling in another first-place finish on Aug. 5 at the Claremore Lake Jackpot.

Diamond Cats drop series to No. 14 Wayland Baptist

2010-03-16T14:14:03-05:00

Rogers State’s fast start to the 2010 baseball season hit a speed bump over the weekend as the Hillcats were swept in a three-game series by No. 14 Wayland Baptist in Plainview, Texas.

Curtis captures conference POW award

2010-03-16T14:10:39-05:00

Rogers State freshman Linsey Curtis has been named the Sooner Athletic Conference Softball Player of the Week for March 8-14.