•June 18, 2025•

Archer McPheeters, 7th grade student at Okaw Valley Middle School, finished 1st at the IESA Class 1A State Track and Field Finals in East Peoria held May 16th and 17th. Archer set a new state record in the pole vault with a vault of 8’  11 3/4”. Archer also placed 7th in the 400 meter with a time of 106.83. Archer is the daughter of Mindy and Aron McPheeters.