BARTLESVILLE GYMNASTICS CLUB HOSTS 2026 OPTIONAL STATE MEET
Bartlesville Gymnastics Club members are sending several area gymnasts to regionals and all-stars following last weekend’s 2026 Optional State Meet held in Bartlesville.
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BARTLESVILLE AREA SPORTS STAFF REPORT
April 6, 2026
Local gymnasts turned the 2026 Optional State Meet into a showcase of hometown talent March 27–29, as the Bartlesville Gymnastics Club hosted the state’s elite and walked away with three individual titles.
Andie McMillin (38.25), Rylee Laxson (38.225) and Raynie Ketcher (38.15) headlined the weekend, each winning first-place all-around gold medals in their respective levels and age groups. Ketcher’s performance was particularly dominant; she achieved a clean sweep by placing first in every individual event.
The weekend also served as a springboard for postseason success, with seven Bartlesville athletes qualifying for regional and all-star competitions:
Level 10 Regionals: Ketcher and Kinlee Littleford secured their spots for the meet in Kansas City, Kansas, April 9–12.
Level 8 Regionals: Harper Maudlin, Hayden Littleford and Abigail Burklee Orphin advanced to the regional stage.
Level 6 All-Stars: McMillin and Laxson earned their way into the elite All-Star field.
The Level 8 and Level 6 events are both scheduled for April 17–19 in Oklahoma City.
“We are incredibly proud of these athletes and look forward to cheering them on as they continue their season at the regional and all-star level,” said a Bartlesville Gymnastics Club spokesman.
Information provided by Bartlesville Gymnastics Club.