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Okmulgee County Archers Shine at State Grand Nationals
Preston and Morris teams deliver standout performances across multiple divisions
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Oklahoma's top archery talent was on display at the 2026 State Grand Nationals, with the Preston and Morris school districts showcasing their skills. Morris' elementary, middle, and high school teams all posted impressive results, including personal bests, perfect scores, and top-10 finishes. Not to be outdone, Preston's middle school squad earned a remarkable 5th place finish against some of the state's powerhouse programs.
Why it matters
Archery is a growing sport in Oklahoma, and the State Grand Nationals represent the pinnacle of competition for student-athletes. The strong showings by the Preston and Morris teams highlight the depth of talent in Okmulgee County and demonstrate the hard work and dedication of these young archers.
The details
The Morris Elementary School team rose to the occasion with six archers shooting personal best scores, including a perfect 50 end by Lakelyn Mabrey. The Morris Middle School team finished 6th out of 30 teams, led by McKinley Boatner's 6th place individual finish and perfect 50s from Boatner and Kurt Hunnicutt. The Preston Middle School squad earned a remarkable 5th place finish, competing against some of the state's top programs.
- The 2026 State Grand Nationals took place on March 4, 2026.
The players
Morris Archery
The archery program at Morris schools, which includes elementary, middle, and high school teams that competed at the State Grand Nationals.
Preston Pirates
The archery program at Preston schools, which includes middle and high school teams that competed at the State Grand Nationals.
Lakelyn Mabrey
A Morris Elementary School archer who shot a perfect 50 end at the State Grand Nationals.
McKinley Boatner
A Morris Middle School archer who finished 6th individually and shot a perfect 50 at 10 meters at the State Grand Nationals.
Kurt Hunnicutt
A Morris Middle School archer who shot a perfect 50 at 10 meters at the State Grand Nationals.
The takeaway
The strong performances by the Preston and Morris archery teams at the State Grand Nationals showcase the growing talent and dedication of student-athletes in Okmulgee County. These results highlight the hard work and commitment of these young archers, and the positive impact that archery programs can have on local communities.
