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Jan. 27—Editor’s note: Stories delving into the seasons of each All-State selectee will be published next week.
In a testament to their noteworthy performances throughout the season, three Rogers County football players have been named among the prestigious Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State selections.
The game is scheduled at 7 p.m. July 26 at a venue to be announced.
Claremore received the maximum two selections after a historic season that saw the Zebras reach the Class 5A semifinals for the first time since 1987, set the school record for points scored in a season with 483 and tie the school record for wins in a season with 11. Meanwhile, Verdigris will be represented by star receiver Tyler Willis.
Claremore’s selections were the quarterback-wide receiver duo of Braxton Etheridge and Gage Deckard. Etheridge shredded opposing defenses with his passing ability, accumulating 2,877 yards passing and 31 touchdowns while completing 200 of 310 passes with only four interceptions.
Statistically, the best game of the season for the 6-foot-0, 180-pound quarterback came on Oct. 13 against Edison when he threw for 417 yards and three touchdowns on 24-of-29 passing in a 35-13 win. He threw for two or more scores in nine of 13 games in 2023, reaching a season-high five touchdowns in a 62-41 victory over Oologah on Sept. 8.
In addition to his passing prowess, Etheridge rushed for 135 yards and six touchdowns. He had one 100-yard game on the ground, rushing for 104 yards and two scores on 20 carries in a 21-14 win over Collinsville on Nov. 3. He had only 54 yards rushing in the previous nine games before that performance.
According to stats entered on MaxPreps.com, Etheridge ranked sixth in the state in passing yards and seventh in passing touchdowns. It is worth noting that not every team in the state posts stats to MaxPreps,…
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Author : Claremore Daily Progress, Okla.
Publish date : 2024-01-27 19:47:00
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