Beggs JH girls earn top team finishes at Checotah meet

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The Beggs Junior High girls track and field teams had strong showings at the Checotah meet, with the 7th-grade girls finishing 9th overall and the 8th-grade girls taking 3rd place. The 8th-grade team was led by impressive relay performances, distance running, and multiple podium finishes in individual events.

Why it matters

The Checotah meet provided valuable competition experience for the Beggs Junior High girls track teams as they continue to develop their skills and build confidence across sprint, distance, and field events. The 8th-grade team's third-place finish showcases the program's depth and potential for future success.

The details

In the 7th-grade division, Autumn Fleetwood led the way in the 100m dash with a time of 16.12 seconds, followed by Braylee Ware at 16.65. Shania Phillips (35.84) and Allie Keys (36.09) competed in the 200m. Jentry Hilton had one of the top performances for Beggs, placing 4th in the 1600m with a time of 7:59.00. The 4x100m and 4x200m relay teams also scored points with 5th and 6th place finishes respectively. The 8th-grade girls were led by their strong relay teams, with the 4x100m, 4x200m, and 4x400m relays all finishing in 2nd place. In individual events, Alyse Harvey placed 3rd in the 800m (3:02.00) and 1600m (7:05.00), while Scarlett Tenison was 3rd in the 400m (1:15.63) and 5th in the 800m (3:15.00). Hayley Rusher, Reagan Richardson, and Abigail Callahan competed well in the sprints, and Charlotte Clayton placed 4th in the shot put.

• The Checotah meet took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.