Claremore Soccer Teams Struggle Against NOAH

New coach Brent Crenshaw faces challenges in rebuilding Claremore High School soccer program.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:24am

The Claremore High School soccer teams, both boys and girls, suffered losses against the visiting NOAH (Network of Affiliated Homeschools) squads in a recent matchup. Head coach Brent Crenshaw, who recently returned to lead the Claremore program, acknowledged the rebuilding process will involve some growing pains as he works to develop the young talent.

Why it matters

As a longtime assistant coach, Crenshaw is tasked with reviving the Claremore soccer program, which has struggled in recent seasons. The losses against the experienced NOAH teams highlight the work ahead, but also provide an opportunity for the Claremore players to gain valuable experience and build towards future success.

The details

The Claremore boys fell 3-1 to NOAH, while the girls lost 4-2 in their respective matchups. NOAH, a network of affiliated homeschool athletic programs, has established strong soccer teams that have proven challenging for many local high school squads to compete against.

  • The games were played on April 1, 2026.
  • Brent Crenshaw was recently hired as the new head coach of the Claremore soccer program.

The players

Brent Crenshaw

The new head coach of the Claremore High School soccer program, returning to lead the team after previously serving as an assistant coach.

NOAH

The Network of Affiliated Homeschools, an organization that fields competitive athletic teams, including soccer squads that have proven difficult for local high school programs to defeat.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a rebuilding year, but the kids are working hard and I'm confident we'll see progress as the season goes on.”

— Brent Crenshaw, Head Coach, Claremore High School Soccer

What’s next

Crenshaw and the Claremore coaching staff will continue to work with the players, focusing on skill development and team cohesion, as they prepare for their next matchups against local high school opponents.

The takeaway

The losses against the experienced NOAH teams highlight the challenges facing the Claremore soccer program, but also provide an opportunity for the young players to gain valuable experience under the guidance of new head coach Brent Crenshaw as he works to rebuild the team's competitiveness.