Cheer teams from across Okmulgee County are ready to bring the spirit and skills to the mat this weekend as they compete in the 2025 OSSAA Cheerleading Regional Qualifiers. With two separate regional events being held – one in Broken Arrow and another in Stroud – area schools including Preston, Henryetta, Beggs, and Morris will be taking the floor, aiming for strong finishes and potential advancement.
— Broken Arrow Regionals Saturday, Sept. 21
The Broken Arrow High School site will host a wide slate of 2A and 3A schools, with three local squads scheduled to perform. The awards ceremo- ny for both 2A and 3A divisions at Broken Arrow will follow shortly after the final 3A team competes, expected in the early afternoon.
Preston (Class 2A-I) Competition Time: 11:12 a.m.
Preston will hit the mat late in the 2A-I round. The Pirates will check in starting at 10:42 a.m. and move through warmups before taking the floor shortly after 11 a.m. for their official performance.
Morris (Class 3A)
Competition Time: 1:36 p.m.
Representing Morris, the Eagles will be part of a competitive 3A division. Their competition block begins with check-in at 1:06 p.m., moving through four warmup stations before showtime at 1:36 p.m.
Henryetta (Class 3A)
Competition Time: 1:48 p.m.
The Henryetta squad is set to follow Morris in the 3A lineup, taking the floor at 1:48 p.m. after progressing through their 1:18 p.m. check-in.
— Stroud Regionals Saturday, Sept. 21
Meanwhile, in Stroud, the 3A division will open the day’s competition. One local team from Okmulgee County is in the mix. The awards for the 3A division at Stroud will be presented shortly after the last performance at approximately 12 p.m.
Beggs (Class 3A)
Competition Time: 11:18 a.m.
The Demons are scheduled to check in at 10:54 a.m. and will perform at 11:18 a.m., placing them in the mid-morning rotation at the Stroud site.
– The regional qualifiers are a critical step on the path to the state competition. Teams that place in the top tier of their division will move on to the OSSAA State Cheerleading Championships in early October. Judges at the regional level evaluate each routine based on difficulty, execution, synchronization, stunting, tumbling, and overall crowd engagement.
Local families and fans are encouraged to attend the competitions and show support for these hardworking athletes who have spent months preparing for this moment.
Good luck to all the Okmulgee County squads competing this weekend! Stay tuned to the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance for results, photos and reactions from the floor.
