Jenks High School Excels: Football Reaches Semifinals, Swim Teams Claim State Titles
- Bryan Wilks
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
The Jenks High School athletic programs have demonstrated remarkable success across multiple sports, with the football team reaching the state semifinals and the swim teams achieving a dominant sweep of the Oklahoma 6A state titles. This dual achievement highlights a strong season for the Jenks Trojans.
Jenks Trojans Football Season Recap
The Jenks High School football team concluded its season with a 8-4 record, reaching the Oklahoma 6A-I semifinals. After an early-season stumble, the Trojans rallied with a seven-game winning streak. Their playoff journey included a decisive 42-7 victory over Tulsa Union in the quarterfinals, avenging an earlier season loss. However, their season ended with a hard-fought triple-overtime loss to Owasso, 30-27, in the semifinals.
Key Takeaways:
Jenks finished the season with an 8-4 record.
The team reached the 6A-I semifinals.
They secured a significant playoff win against rival Tulsa Union.
Their season concluded with a close triple-overtime loss to undefeated Owasso.
Jenks High School Swim Teams Dominate State Championships
The Jenks High School swim teams achieved a spectacular sweep at the Oklahoma OSSAA 6A State Swimming Championships, reclaiming both the boys' and girls' team titles. The girls' team secured their 15th state title with 427 points, while the boys' team earned their sixth title in seven years with 349 points. Both teams had previously won in 2023, demonstrating a consistent level of excellence.
Girls' Championship Highlights: The Jenks girls' victory was powered by strong relay performances and individual contributions. Senior Marissa Williams was a key player, contributing 35 points and winning the 100 butterfly. The girls' team swept all three relays, with notable performances from Mylie Bradley, Macie Bradley, Lillian Eaton, Cora Davis, Sakura Obanion, and Ellie Mink. Addie Howze of Bartlesville set a new state record in the 100 backstroke.
Boys' Championship Highlights: For the boys' team, juniors Reece Pangburn and Reid Hudson led the charge. Pangburn successfully defended his state titles in the 100 breaststroke and 100 butterfly, setting personal bests in both events. Hudson won the 200 freestyle and was runner-up in the 100 freestyle. The boys' team also secured a win in the 200 medley relay. Edmond North's Jack Starrett was a standout performer, winning the 100 freestyle and contributing to two winning relays.
Team Standings (Top 5):
Sources
Jenks High School Sweeps Oklahoma 6A State Titles, SwimSwam.
Jenks defeats Tulsa Union: Live updates, score of Oklahoma 6AI quarterfinal showdown, sportingnews.com.
Owasso outlasts Jenks in triple overtime: Live updates, score of Oklahoma 6AI semifinal showdown, Sporting News.
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