A fifth-place state finish meant more to Trey Williams because it counted toward something bigger. His performance at the 2026 OPCA meet helped Broken Bow win the Class 4A team championship.
“I’m proud of my most recent state appearance in OPCA, where I placed fifth in my weight class and also helped the Broken Bow Savage powerlifting team win the state title,” Williams said.
Williams competes in football, baseball and powerlifting, but he does not measure his value only by a starting spot or personal result. He also takes pride in what he gives the people beside him.
“Work hard and never back down,” Williams said. “Be the best teammate and hype man that I can be whether I’m on the field or not.”
That means supporting others and celebrating their successes. Asked which teammate has influenced him most, Williams refused to choose just one.
“I don’t have a favorite teammate because all of them are my favorite,” Williams said. “I’m going to miss them all.”
Football has been part of Williams’ life since he was about 7. He plans to pursue baseball rather than football in college.
“I love the game and mental aspect of it,” Williams said.
Williams has attended Broken Bow Public Schools throughout his education, giving him years to see how faithfully the town supports its teams.
“I love Broken Bow because it is a small town and everyone knows everyone,” Williams said. “On Friday nights during football, the community comes out and packs the stands to cheer us on. I love that.”
At school, Williams participates in student council and Spanish club, ranks in the top 10% of his class and belongs to the Oklahoma Honor Society. He is active at Trinity Baptist Church and named Mrs. Brannon as his favorite teacher because of what she has taught him.
His parents taught him to help others, respect his elders and be the best person and teammate possible. Williams thanked his parents, sister and uncles for supporting him through every sport and event.
The state finish and championship will remain among Williams’ proudest accomplishments, but so will a role no result sheet records: being the teammate who works, helps and gets loud when somebody else succeeds.
