The Sooner the better

Hoquiam track and field standout Tyara Straka signs to compete for Oklahoma University

By Ryan Sparks • April 17, 2022 10:30 pm
PHOTO BY PAMELA PELAN Hoquiam track and field athlete Tyara Straka, sitting, is flanked by her father, Shaun, left, and Hoquiam head coach Tim Pelan during a signing ceremony on Saturday.
PHOTO BY PAMELA PELAN Hoquiam track and field athlete Tyara Straka, sitting, is flanked by her father, Shaun, left, and Hoquiam head coach Tim Pelan during a signing ceremony on Saturday.

Hoquiam track and field star Tyara Straka will soon be singing “Boomer Sooner.”

The Hoquiam senior signed a Letter of Intent on Saturday to compete for Oklahoma University next season on a full-ride scholarship.

Straka, a state champion thrower, currently owns the top girls shot put mark in the state this season after winning the Grays Harbor All-County Championship meet on Friday with a heave of 45 feet.