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District Pairings Set as Oklahoma High School Basketball Playoffs Approach
Several Okmulgee County schools placed in competitive postseason brackets
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) has released district assignments for the 2025-26 high school basketball championship series, with several schools from Okmulgee County - including Okmulgee, Morris, Henryetta, Beggs and Preston - placed in their respective postseason brackets. The assignments outline district hosts, potential opponents, and regional and area tournament paths as teams prepare for the playoffs.
Why it matters
The district pairings are an important step in the high school basketball postseason, as they determine the initial matchups and tournament paths for teams vying for state championships. For Okmulgee County schools, the assignments place them in competitive brackets that will test their skills and determination as they seek to advance deep into the playoffs.
The details
Beggs, Morris and Henryetta are grouped together in Class 3A Area III, with Beggs hosting the regional main site. Okmulgee is placed in the Class 3A Area IV bracket, facing schools from northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa area. Preston, competing in Class 2A Area IV, will host its district tournament, giving the Pirates a home-court advantage in the opening round.
- District meetings to draw brackets and recommend officials were scheduled for Feb. 9.
- Official brackets and starting times will be released by the OSSAA on Feb. 12.
The players
Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA)
The governing body for high school sports in Oklahoma, responsible for organizing the basketball championship series and setting the district assignments.
Beggs Golden Demons
The Beggs High School basketball team, which could potentially host regional action in the Class 3A playoffs.
Okmulgee Bulldogs
The Okmulgee High School basketball team, placed in a competitive Class 3A Area IV bracket featuring schools from northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa area.
Preston Pirates
The Preston High School basketball team, which will host its Class 2A Area IV district tournament, giving the Pirates a home-court advantage in the opening round of the playoffs.
What’s next
Seeding criteria may include OSSAA rankings, win-loss percentage, head-to-head results and, if necessary, a draw by lot.
The takeaway
The district pairings set the stage for an exciting high school basketball postseason in Okmulgee County, with several local teams positioned to make deep runs in their respective playoff brackets. The competitive assignments will test the skills and determination of these student-athletes as they strive to capture state championships.
