Okmulgee County Powerlifters Shine at State Meet

Seventh and eighth grade athletes earn multiple top finishes across weight classes

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:04pm

A deep and competitive group of Okmulgee County seventh and eighth grade powerlifters turned in solid performances at the state meet in El Reno, earning placements across multiple weight classes and continuing to build momentum for their programs.

Why it matters

The strong showing by Okmulgee County's young powerlifters highlights the growth and depth of the sport in the region, setting a promising foundation for future high school competition as these athletes continue to develop their skills.

The details

Seventh grade athletes from Morris, Dewar, Beggs and Henryetta earned placements across multiple weight classes, led by standout performances from Rowdy Flud, Archer Cook, Brodi Morrow, Andrew Harvey, Kendrick Hill, Elias Pollard and others. In the eighth grade divisions, Case Hawkins, Michael Cruz, Malachi Bogart and Noah Green were among the top finishers, demonstrating the county's strength and consistency across weight classes.

  • The state powerlifting meet took place on March 20, 2026 in El Reno.

The players

Rowdy Flud

A seventh grade powerlifter from Morris who finished 5th in the 132-pound division.

Archer Cook

A seventh grade powerlifter from Morris who finished 6th in the 114-pound class.

Brodi Morrow

A seventh grade powerlifter from Dewar who finished 9th in the 132-pound division.

Andrew Harvey

A seventh grade powerlifter from Beggs who finished 7th in the 145-pound class.

Kendrick Hill

A seventh grade powerlifter from Henryetta who finished 2nd in the 168-pound division.

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The takeaway

Okmulgee County's young powerlifters demonstrated impressive strength, depth and consistency at the state meet, with multiple top finishes across weight classes. This performance highlights the continued growth and development of the sport in the region, setting a strong foundation for future high school competition.