BASEBALL: Claremore splits first 2 games of Class 5A Regional 8

Claremore had a mixed start to the Class 5A Regional 8 tournament on Tuesday in Sapulpa. The team showed promise with a 5-1 victory over Edison Prep but faced a setback with a 12-1 loss to Sapulpa. The Zebras now face a challenging task to keep their season alive. Their hopes of reaching the Class 5A state tournament for the first time since 2019 hang in the balance as they must defeat Edison Prep again on Wednesday and then win two-consecutive games against the host Chieftains over the next two days. Zach Hale played a crucial role, driving in four...