T&F: Rogers County sends full slate of talent to state meets
From top seeds chasing gold to under-the-radar contenders ready to break through, Rogers County will be well represented at this weekend’s state track meets. And while several athletes enter as contenders, it is the group of high seeds [those sitting in the top six] that could make the biggest noise when the pressure is highest. The Class 4A and 3A state meets will take place Friday and Saturday at Catoosa’s Frank McNabb Field, while Class 2A will be held at Western Heights in Oklahoma City.
CLASS 4A Rogers County features multiple legitimate championship threats in Class 4A. Inola’s Caleb Sims leads the way as the No. 1 seed in the discus after a school-record throw of 160 feet and 2 inches, making him the clear favorite to capture a state title.
Sims will also compete in the shot put, where he enters as the No. 9 seed with a 46-06. 25 Oologah’s Kamryn Crenshaw is another top seed to watch, entering the girls 400 as the No.
1 seed after setting a school record with a time of 1 minute, 0. 02 seconds. In the field, Inola’s Larkin Sears will contend for a title as the No.
2 seed in the high jump [5-02] and also qualifies in the pole vault as the No. 8 seed [9-0]. On the track, Sophie Helling of Inola enters the 800 as the No.