B: Sports
March 26, 2025
Track meets set Friday
By Patrick Ford Editor

Track and field fans will have two great opportunities to support local athletes this Friday, March 28, as Henryetta High School and Okmulgee High School each host major meets. The Henryetta John ‘JP’ Philippe Track and Field Meet will be at Henryetta High School, while the Okmulgee Track Meet will be held at Harmon Stadium.

— Henryetta John ‘JP’ Philippe Track & Field Meet Field Events: 9:30 a.m.

• Long Jump (Girls & Boys)

• High Jump (Girls & Boys)

• Shot Put (Girls & Boys)

• Discus (Girls & Boys) — Running Events: 10 a.m. (in order)

• 100m Hurdles (Girls) / 110m Hurdles (Boys)

• 100m Dash

• 4x200m Relay

• 1600m Run

• 4x100m Relay

• 400m Dash

• 300m Hurdles

• 800m Run

• 200m Dash

• 3200m Run

• 4x400m Relay — Okmulgee Track Meet

Coaches meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.

Field Events

• Shot Put (Boys, Girls)

• Discus (Girls, Boys)

• Long Jump (Girls, Boys)

• High Jump (Boys, Girls) — Running Events: 10 a.m. (in order)

• 100m Hurdles (Girls) / 110m Hurdles (Boys)

• 100m Dash

• 4x200m Relay

• 1600m Run

• 4x100m Relay

• 400m Dash

• 300m Hurdles

• 800m Run

• 200m Dash

• 3200m Run

• 4x400m Relay – Whether you’re in Henryetta or Okmulgee, make plans to attend these exciting meets. Several other county teams will be participating in either meet. Community support makes a big difference for student-athletes competing in one of the most demanding sports.

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