Rogers County is set to make a major statement at this weekend's state track meets, bringing a deep roster of talent that ranges from top-seeded favorites to dark horses ready to surprise. Whether you're chasing gold or breaking through to the podium, this county has athletes worth watching—and they're ready to perform when it matters most.
The action kicks off Friday and Saturday with the Class 4A and 3A meets at Catoosa's Frank McNabb Field, while Class 2A heads to Western Heights in Oklahoma City. With high stakes and even higher expectations, here's a breakdown of the contenders who could steal the spotlight.
In Class 4A, Inola's Caleb Sims is the name on everyone's lips. He's the No. 1 seed in the discus after launching a school-record 160 feet, 2 inches, making him the clear favorite for a state title. But he's not done—Sims also competes in the shot put as the No. 9 seed with a 46-06.25, proving his versatility in the field.
On the track, Oologah's Kamryn Crenshaw is a force to be reckoned with. She's the top seed in the girls' 400 meters after setting a school record of 1:00.02, positioning her as a strong contender for gold. Meanwhile, Inola's Larkin Sears is making noise in the jumps, entering as the No. 2 seed in the high jump (5-02) and also qualifying in the pole vault as the No. 8 seed (9-0).
Inola's Sophie Helling is another athlete to watch in the 800 meters, where she's the No. 4 seed after clocking a school-record 2:20.31. Oologah's Makayla Fisher rounds out the top-six seeds locally in the 100 hurdles, entering as the No. 6 seed with a time of 16.84.
Just outside that elite group, Verdigris' Jake Patterson is poised to make a push. He's the No. 7 seed in both the 110 hurdles (15.31) and 300 hurdles (40.46), putting him within striking distance of the podium. Other qualifiers include Inola's Bella Riggs in the 300 hurdles, the Inola girls' 4x800 relay (Brynlee Pratt, Zoey Hadley, Riggs, Helling), and Oologah's girls' 4x400 relay (Maci Moody, Tegan Baade, Jay Li Tanner, Crenshaw). In the field, watch for Hadley in the high jump, Oologah's Ashtyn Warford in the long jump, and pole vaulters Chance Lawrence (Inola) and Cade Schick (Oologah).
In Class 3A, Sequoyah brings a mix of experience and versatility. Sophia Fernandez leads the charge as the No. 3 seed in the 400 meters (1:00.76), giving her a strong shot at a medal—and maybe more. She'll also anchor the 4x800 relay alongside Paisley Crittenden, Kristen Holt, and Cora Davis, which enters as the No. 9 seed. Crittenden qualified individually in the 300 hurdles (50.27), while Emmyn Gibson (3200) and Piper Mullins (discus) round out Sequoyah's qualifiers. Notably, Gibson is just two weeks removed from running a 1:53:28 at the Oklahoma City Memorial Half Marathon, showing incredible endurance.
Finally, in Class 2A, Chelsea's Tori Simmons headlines a strong group of athletes ready to compete. With talent spread across every event, Rogers County is poised for a memorable weekend on the track and in the field. Whether you're a fan of speed, strength, or precision, these athletes are set to deliver thrill after thrill.