Cheerleading teams from across Oklahoma will converge at the Union High School’s Multipurpose Activity Center (UMAC) in Tulsa this Saturday, Sept. 27, for the 2025 OSSAA Competitive Cheer State Championship and Okmulgee County will be well represented.

Squads from Morris, Henryetta and Preston will take the mat among dozens of teams aiming to secure state honors in their respective classes. The event, organized by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), will feature a full day of performances across six classifications, beginning at 10 a.m.

Morris High School will perform at 10:10 a.m. in Class 3A. Their warmup rotation begins at 9 a.m., making them the second squad to take the mat in this classification.

Henryetta High School follows closely behind in the same division, with a scheduled performance time of 10:30 a.m., following a 9:20 a.m. warmup check-in.

Preston High School, competing in Class 2A, will hit the mat at 10:55 a.m. Their check-in and warmup rotation starts at 9:45 a.m.

The championship will be hosted once again at UMAC, located at 6836 S. Mingo Rd. in Tulsa. Spectator gates open at 10 a.m., with the competition broken down into the following session times:

• 10 a.m. – Class 3A and 2A (Morris, Henryetta, Preston)

• 12:45 p.m. – Large School Co-Ed and Small School Co-Ed

• 3 p.m. – Classes 4A and 5A

• 6:15 p.m. – Class 6A Spectator tickets are available online at OSSAA.com for $11.50, including a service fee. Tickets at the gate will be $13.00. All tickets are good for the entire day. However, re-entry will not be allowed.

• Concessions will be open throughout the day.

• Fine Design will be on-site providing custom apparel and souvenirs.

• Candid Photography will be capturing action shots of all performances.

Outside food, drinks, signs, banners or noisemakers are prohibited within the venue.

— Awards & Recognition

At the conclusion of each classification session, OSSAA will present:

• The Academic State Champion for each class.

• State Champion and Runner-Up trophies and recognitions.

This year’s competition continues OSSAA’s proud tradition of spotlighting not just athleticism and school spirit, but academic excellence among Oklahoma’s cheerleading squads.

For Morris, Henryetta and Preston, this competition represents more than just a chance at state titles – it’s a moment to showcase the dedication, teamwork and school pride their athletes have built throughout the season.

With three Okmulgee County schools taking part in this prestigious state event, local fans have every reason to make the trip to Tulsa or tune in online to support these outstanding cheer teams as they represent their communities on the state stage.