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Claremore rallies past Bartlesville 35-32 with late touchdown pass

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:46 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

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Summary

Claremore defeated Bartlesville 35-32 on Friday night at Lantow Field, securing its first victory of the season. Quarterback Kellen Gaede threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to receiver Ayden Gaines with 48 seconds remaining to overcome a fourth-quarter deficit. Gaines finished the game with six catches for 215 yards and two scores, while teammate Demetrius Cummings added two rushing touchdowns and two sacks. Bartlesville quarterback Michael Kent recorded 148 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the loss. Despite committing 12 penalties and two fumbles, the Zebras managed to secure their fourth consecutive win over the Bruins. Claremore will host Muskogee next week.

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By the Numbers

•Claremore beat Bartlesville 35-32 at Lantow Field on Friday night.
•Ayden Gaines caught 6 passes for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Zebras.
•Bartlesville quarterback Michael Kent accounted for 148 rushing yards and 2 scores.
•Claremore remains 1-1 heading into next week's game against Muskogee.

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6:46 PMYahoo Sports — FOOTBALL: Gaede, Gaines deliver late as Claremore rallies past Bartlesville

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It had to be Ayden Gaines. With Claremore trailing by four and facing third down from the Bartlesville 11-yard line with 48 seconds remaining, the circumstances almost seemed predetermined for the senior receiver, whose jersey number matched the exact yardage the Zebras needed to retake the lead. Gaines had already spent most of the night proving nearly impossible to stop, and all that ...
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