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Claremore Zebras prepare for challenging football season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:48 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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Summary

The Claremore Zebras face a demanding start to their football season, beginning with a matchup against Sallisaw on Week Zero. Coach Jarrett Hurt has noted the nondistrict schedule as the toughest in his 11 years. Following Sallisaw, the Zebras will host Class 6A Bartlesville and later face Muskogee. The district competition includes strong teams like Collinsville and Pryor, making the battle for postseason berths intense. Claremore aims to improve on their recent quarterfinal finishes and reach the semifinals this year.

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•Claremore opens the season against Sallisaw on Week Zero.
•Bartlesville and Muskogee follow in Weeks 1 and 2.
•Coach Hurt anticipates tough competition from established programs.
•Claremore has reached the quarterfinals the past three years.
•Goal this season is to advance to the semifinals.

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3:48 AMYahoo Sports — FOOTBALL: Zebras face little room for error in loaded district

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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 ...
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