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Oier Zearra Garabieta, also known as Zearra (born in Galdakao, Biscay on January 12, 1977), is a Basque pelota player for the Asegarce company. He plays as back-player.
He debuted at the Astelena fronton (Eibar) on June 22 of 1997. His main achievement has been the subchampionship in the 2006 1st Hand-Pelota doubles championship, along with Olaizola II.
| Year | Champions | Subchampions | Score | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Martínez de Irujo - Martínez de Eulate | Olaizola II - Zearra | 22-11 | Ogueta |
| Year | Champion | Subchampion | Score | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 (1) | Zearra | Minguez | 22-06 | Donibane |
(1) Two championships were played in 1999, due to disagreements between the two main professional Basque-pelota companies—Aspe and Asegarce.
| Year | Champions | Subchampions | Score | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | - Zearra | 22- |
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