Runners from across Oklahoma gathered in Tahlequah last Saturday for the 2025 Sequoyah Lamont Frazier Cross Country Invitational, and Okmulgee County was well represented with impressive performances from athletes out of Beggs and Okmulgee.
With over 480 competitors participating in various age divisions, the meet showcased the grit, endurance, and progress of young runners – many of whom are building promising foundations for their school’s programs.
— BMS athletes shine in 7th-8th girls division Leading the way for Okmulgee County was Alyse Harvey, an 8th grader from Beggs, who finished 31st in the 2400-meter 7th-8th grade girls division with a time of 13:08.95. She was followed closely by teammates:
• Paisley Hilton (8th) – 54th place, 14:25.87
• Braylee Ware (7th) – 56th place, 14:34.33
• Jentry Hilton (8th) – 62nd place, 15:10.30 Their efforts underscored the continued development of the Beggs girls program as they competed against a tough field of over 80 runners.
In the High School Boys 5K, Isaiah Clay, a junior from Beggs, clocked in a strong time of 18:58.10, placing 13th overall in a highly competitive field. His performance places him among the top runners in the region and bodes well for the Golden Demons as the season progresses.
— Okmulgee girls compete with determination in elementary divisions In the 1600-meter 6th and under girls race, three runners from Okmulgee Middle School completed the race with resolve:
• Rayann Berryhill (6th grade) – 34th place, 7:51.92
• Britton Reagan (5th grade) – 70th place, 10:07.70
• Sophy Powell (6th grade) – 75th place, 10:33.14
• Aurora Nickerson (6th grade) – 77th place, 10:53.06 Each of these young runners continues to gain experience and confidence, competing against larger and more established programs from across eastern Oklahoma.
In the 7th-8th grade boys 3200-meter race, Charles Proctor (8th) placed 33rd with a time of 15:56.21, while Jaylen Goodbear (7th) followed in 38th with 16:45.83, and Nathan Campbell (8th) in 44th at 17:07.13. Bentley Lally (7th) crossed at 18:03.86 for 52nd place.
The Okmulgee boys competed with heart, holding their own in a fast and deep field that included powerhouse programs like Sequoyah-Tahlequah, Stilwell and Tulsa NOAH.
