Corey Smith Joins Elite Freshmen in the US

Corey Smith proved that he is indeed a force to be reckoned with in the US pole vault by setting a 9 inch personal best vault of 14′3″ at the Golden South Classic on Saturday, May 29th, 2010. This new PR would not have been high enough to win most of the Florida divisions, but it was high enough to win the 3A state title this year. Corey dedicated himself to fixing some issues after a sub-par performance of 12′6″ at the 1A FHSAA State Meet, a foot below his personal best of 13′6″. His hard work paid big dividends as his new pr places him 4th in the country for freshmen. Corey’s new ground transition allowed him to vault 9″ higher from 4 steps closer holding 4″ lower than before. Corey managed this feat from a walkup 10 step, 5 left, approach on a 14′6″ 165 Pacer FX pole with a grip of 13″10. With one meet remaining, in July, it will be fun to see if Corey is able to overcome the top 3 freshman in the US. 14′7″ is the goal, good luck Corey!

David Shepherd Wins 2010 Florida 4A Title in the Pole Vault

Even two bad kneecaps and one of the best fields in FHSAA history couldn’t keep David Shepherd from winning the title he has always wanted.  On Saturday, May 8th, David performed flawlessly as he made each of his bars, starting at 14′, on his first attempt.  This proved to be too much for the rest of the field as David stood alone on the runway with the bar at 16′, knowing he had achieved the goal that he had waited so patiently to achieve.  David has earned his place in the great vaulters of FHSAA history with this performance, not because of the height but because of the determination and grit that he showed to accomplish this feat.

In early February, David was in a car accident that caused the dislocation of both kneecaps.  The pain was unbearable at times throughout the season, sometimes causing him not to be able to vault or train.  Specialist after specialist in the South Florida area were vistited in hopes of a treatment that might make the pain go away, but to no avail.  In the regional track meet, his team was in need of a leg on the 4×100 relay for the finals.  Selflessly, David accepted the position and ran the leg on the relay in the middle of the pole vault.  Although the relay finished sixth in the region and did not advance, the run took its toll on David’s knees and he was unable to win his regional, finishing second to teammate, Hunter Moon, who jumped a personal best of 14′6″.  So for the entire week leading up to the state meet, David had to deal with the mental possiblity of not winning the state championship and the physical anguish of his kneecap pain.  Many times, adversity can either bring out the best in a person or crush them like an empty aluminum can in the depths of the ocean, depending on the character of the individual.  Failure would just have to take a back seat for this competition, because David Shepherd would not be denied.  Not only did he beat one of the best fields in any FHSAA competition,  but he set a personal record in the process.  Let this be a lesson to those out there who face adversity in the future.

David’s patience proved to be a virtue on Saturday as he was handed the “crown and scepter”.  David’s freshman and sophomore year, he vaulted behind teammate Riley Egan, who set the state record at 16′7″ in 2008.  His junior year he would have to settle for a place on the podium as he watched Mike Vani break that record in 2009 with a vault of 16′8″.  His wait was well worth it as he stood atop the awards stand on that late Saturday afternoon in May.  As David hobbled off the awards stand, I realized how fortunate I was personally to have worked with such a fine young man.  David’s father, Coach Shepherd, was a standout track athlete at Gibbons High School in Ft. Lauderdale.  I guess there is something in the gene pool, probably on his mom’s side, because David has a little brother, Nico, who is also a vaulter, so we’ll have to keep our eye out for another Shepherd on the awards stand in the future.

Congratulations David, you have stepped out of the shadows of your predecessors and now you are the man others will look up to in the future.

Pole Vault Camp in the Virgin Islands a Success

No shirt, no shoes, no problem was the theme behind Pole Vault City traveling to St. John in the US Virgin Islands for a pole vault camp held at the Gifft Hill School.  Thanks to Jeff and Kim Mayfield, Pole Vault City was able to perform a two day clinic for 5 athletes in St. John.  Staton and Rains Mayfield, along with their friends Jeannie, Xavier, and Weston rounded out the group of vaulters for the camp.  The island was beautiful and the pole vault setting was breathtaking.  Gifft Hill School is located on top of one of the local mountain ranges and had a magnificent view of the surrounding mountain ranges.  The field was a synthetic turf field, much like that at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.  This was the first time we have ever held a camp on a non track surface, which was truly an experience.  The highlight of the experience was getting to meet Brion Morrisette, the only pole vaulter from the Virgin Islands to ever compete in an Olympic Games.  Brion cleared 5.20 in the 1984 Olympics held in LA.  It was an honor be able to work alongside such a notable figure in the history of the vault.  Brion provided us with a trip to his place in Lavongo, a small island near St. John.  It was truly one of the most breathtaking views of anywhere in the world.  Thank you Brion for your hospitality and the use of the facility.  Pole Vault City will try to post updates as we get them from the newest Caribbean vault group.  Thanks again to all who participated and supported the camp.  We hope to be able to return one day.

Amy Bauer Wins Regional Title

A year ago, Amy Bauer was disappointed with her district finish as she did not qualify for the regional meet.  Her resolve was to be tested as she trained for the next year, determined not to let that happen again.  Tonight, Amy added the title of Regional Champion to her list of 2010 accomplishments along with District Champion.  Amy vaulted 9′6″ to win the regional title and qualify for her first state meet.  What a great story of determination.  Amy and her teammate, Kristen Petry finished 1-2 to sweep the pole vault for Cocoa Beach High School.  Pole Vault City is extremely proud of these girls and their accomplishments.  Good luck at the state meet next week.

2010 Elite Summer Pole Vault Camp

A training opportunity that has never before been offered from Pole Vault City.  Train for 5 days with coach Bobby Haeck.  Camp dates are set for June 28th thru July 2nd.  Sessions include pole vaulting sessions, gymnastics training, weight training, paddleboarding/surfing, year long training development, and video review.  Athletes will be housed with Coach Haeck for 3 nights and will spend the entire 5 days learning from one of the best high school vault coaches in the country.  The cost of the camp is $1000 and includes all instruction, housing, meals, and all equipment.  This camp is intended for serious athletes only.  Only 5 athletes will be admitted to this camp, so act quickly before all the spots fill up.  Transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport is also available by request.  Please contact Coach Haeck at 352.348.5930 or email at nolevault@gmail.com to reserve a spot.  A non refundable deposit of $250 is required to retain a spot in the camp.

2010 Florida 2A District Pole Vault Results and Regional Qualifiers

Region 1

District 1 - This meet was held at Bay High School in Panama City, FL

Boys Results

1. Dylan Lopez, West Florida, 14′1″
2. DJ Streidel, South Walton, 13′
3. Ian Towne, South Walton, 12′6″
4. Trent Cunningham, West Florida, 12′6″

Girls Results

1. Mia Henderson, West Florida, 8′1″
2. Natalia Smith, South Walton, 7′
3. Morgan Kennedy, South Walton, 6′6″
4. Shelbie Andrews, West Florida, 5′6″

District 2 - This meet was held at Florida High School in Tallahassee, FL on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010.

Boys Results

1. Billy Mueller, Godby High, 11′6″
2. Connor McMillan, Florida High, 11′
3. Eddie Lloyd, Godby High, 10′6″
4. Fernando DeTorres, Florida High, 10′6″

Girls Results

1. Carter McMillan, Florida High, 8′6″
2. Sonya Mitroutzov, Godby High, 8′
3. Radiance Hayes, Florida High, 7′6″
4. Amy Murray, Florida High, 7′6″

District 3

Boys Results

1. Orrin Gilkison, Junior, Santa Fe, 10′6″
2. Shane Sellars, Senior, Suwanee, 10′6″
3. Austin Collins, Sophomore, Suwannee, 10′6″
4. Brandon Faulk, Sophomore, Santa Fe, 10′

Girls Results

1. Tanisha Wheeler, Junior, Suwannee, 7′
2. Cary Winstead, Freshman, Suwannee, 6′6″
3. Marissa Morgan, Freshman, Suwannee, 6′6″
4. Shelby Hewit, Sophomore, Santa Fe, 6′

District 4 - Meet was held at Jacksonville Bolles School in Jax, FL

Boys Results

1. Jack Reiman, Senior, Bolles, 14′
2. Garrett Scantling, Junior, Episcopal, 11′6″
3. Evan Saitta, Senior, Bolles, 11′6″
4. Patrick Googe, Sophomore, Bishop Kenny, 10′6″

Girls Results

1. Paige Shirley, Senior, Episcopal, 10′6″
2. Emily Smithwick, Sophomore, Episcopal, 10′
3. Amelia Williams, Junior, Bolles, 9′
4. Julia Rogers, Sophomore, Episcopal, 9′

Region 2

District 5

Boys Results

1. Chris Lind, Senior, Matanzas, 12′2″
2. Greg Harvey, Senior, Matanzas, 11′6″
3. Morgan Stanley, Senior Ponte Vedra, 11′6″
4. Levi Rosa, Junior, Matanzas, 11′

Girls Results

1. Emme Chandler, Sophomore, Ponte Vedra, 7′6″
2. Xandria Budney, Sophomore, Clay, 7′3″
3. Bonita Phillips, Senior, Clay, 6′6″
4. Alise Meyer, Junior, Matanzas, 6′

District 6 - Meet was held at the Villages Charter School in Lady Lake, FL

Boys Results

1. Ryan L’Heureux, Senior, Crystal River, 12′6″
2. Josh Resto, Sophomore, Crystal River, 9′6″
3. John MaCateer, Freshman, Crystal River, 8′6″
4. Cameron Jones, Junior, Crystal River, 7′

Girls Results

1. Jessica Frometa, Junior, Crystal River, 10′
2. Jacqueline McCune, Junior, Crystal River, 7′6″
3. Briana Tambasco, Junior, Crystal River, 6′6″

District 7 - This meet was held at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, FL on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010.  A major shout out goes to Lake Highland Prep coach, Casey McGinn.  Casey, a former Pole Vault City vaulter, has done a fantastic job with all the vaulters, especially the girls, at that school. Well done Casey.  If anyone is wondering why Lake Highland has so many girl vaulters it’s probably because coach McGinn is considered a hottie.

Boys Results

1. Stephen Bush, Sophomore, Tavares, 11′6″
2. Alex Sirica, Sophomore, Bishop Moore, 11′
3. Nathan Parsons, Senior, Bishop Moore, 10′
4. Ben Dades, Junior, Bishop Moore, 9′

Girls Results

1. Jamie Murbach, Sophomore, Lake Highland Prep, 8′
2. Lexie Winograd, Junior, Lake Highland Prep, 8′
3. Mercedes Lambert, Freshman, Bishop Moore, 7′
4. Merritt Simmons, Sophomore, Lake Highland Prep, 7′

District 8 - Meet was held at Frostproof Middle/Senior High School

Boys Results

1. Clinton Faircloth, Junior, Avon Park, 10′
2. Benjamin Provan, Junior, Lake Placid, 10′
3. Federi Avellaneda, Eighth Grade, Frostproof, 9′6″
4. Justin Woods, Freshman, Tenoroc, 9′6″

Girls Results

1. Zakia hart, Junior, Avon Park, 7′6″
2. A. Raines, Freshman, Frostproof, 7′6″
3. Kiley Fort, Freshman, Lake Placid, 7′
4. Kaelyn Fort, Senior, Lake Placid, 6′6″

Region 3

District 9 - Meet was held at Berkeley Prep in Tampa, FL.

Boys Results

1. Pat Beane, Senior, Tampa Jesuit, 12′6″
2. Rico Gonzales, Sophomore, Tampa Jesuit, 12′
3. Mark Livernois, Junior, Strawberry Crest High, 11′6″
4. Gabriel Otheguy, Freshman, Tampa Jesuit, 11′6″

Girls Results

1. Mari Ostrenko, Junior, Tampa Catholic, 9′
2. Abby Hudak, Freshman, Wesley Chapel, 8′
3. Ruth Seleznick, Freshman, Robinson High, 7′6″
4. Marisa Petrick, Junior, Academy of Holy Names, 7′6″

District 10 - Meet was held at Sarasota Booker High in Sarasota, FL

Boys Results

1. Murad Ottallah, Senior Hardee, 11′
2. Jacob Arme, Sophomore, Cardinal Mooney, 11′
3. Damien Martinez, Sophomore, Hardee, 11′
4. Wally Ettel, St. Pete Christian, 10′6″

Girls Results

1. Briana Aguila, Senior, Hardee, 8′
2. Mary Swiatkowski, Junior,  Cardinal Mooney, 7′6″
3. Jillian Sacco, Sophomore, Cardinal Mooney, 7′6″
4. Kristen Skritek, Sophomore, St. Pete Christian, 7′

District 11

Boys Results

1. Josue Rosales, Senior,Estero, 11′
2. Ben Pine, South Ft. Myers, 11′
3. Seth Jenks, South Ft. Myers, 11′
4. Bryan Tischler, Senior, Bishop Verot, 11′

Girls Results

1. Julia Liccini, Senior, Bishop Verot, 8′6″
2. Lauren Orr, Lely, 7′6″
3. Laura Setzer, Senior Bishop Verot, 7′6″
4. Hanna Heidenreich, Sophomore, Lely, 7′6″

District 12

Boys Results

1. Codi Cooper, Sophomore, Satellite, 13′6″
2. Aaron Cowley, Sophomore, Astronaut, 13′
3. Ryan Gilroy, Senior, Westshore, 12′
4. James Thompson, Junior, Astronaut, 10′6″

Girls Results

1. Amy Bauer, Sophomore, Cocoa Beach, 9′
2. Kristen Petry, Sophomore, Cocoa Beach, 9′
3. Sabrina Falhstrom, Freshman, Astronaut, 8′
4. Taylor Johns, Freshman, Astronaut, 7′6″

Region 4

District 13 - Meet was held at Cardinal Newman School in West Palm Beach

Boys Results

1. Mark Metellus, Junior, Inlet Grove, 9′
2. Elijah Crapps, Junior Inlet Grove, 9′
3. Samuel Pluviose, Inlet Grove, 8′6″
4. Gavin Reinkow, Suncoast, 8′6″

Girls Results

1. Nicole Rodriguez, Sophomore, Inlet Grove, 6′
2. Talithia Stuart, Senior, Inlet Grove, 5′
3. Adrianna Cannon, Freshman, Inlet Grove, 5′
4. Daniela Wilson, Freshman, Suncoast, 4′

District 14 - This meet was held at Hallandale High School in Hallandale, FL on Wednesday, April 13th, 2010.  Archbishop McCarthy was all over this one on the boys and girls side.  Anthony Amodio successfully began his quest to repeat as the 2A State Champion with a fantastic vault of 14′6″.  I have to admit I never thought I would see the day when a Hallandale pole vaulter would qualify out of this district over the likes of Archbishop McCarthy and Cardinal Gibbons, but it happened and special congratulations to Antonio Duncan for seeing it through.  On the girls side, Jessica Cornelia led a strong contingent of girls where the minimum qualifying height was 9′6″.  We’ll have to keep our eye out for later results, but this may have been one of the toughest districts to qualify out of on the girls side.

Boys Results

1. Anthony Amodio, Archbishop McCarthy, 14′6″
2. Will Kelley, Archbishop McCarthy, 11′6″
3. Jamal Dowels, Archbishop McCarthy, 11′6″
4. Antonio Duncan, Hallandale, 11′6″

Girls Results

1. Jessica Cornelia, Archbishop McCarthy, 10′
2. Ashley Tewes, Archbishop McCarthy, 9′6″
3. Alessandra Cassidy, Archbishop McCarthy, 9′6″
4. Elyse Clement, Cardinal Gibbons, 9′6″

District 15 - This meet was held at Traz Powell Stadium in Miami, FL on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010.

Boys Results

1. Quinton Huffman, Senior, LaSalle, 10′6″
2. Loren DeLaGarza, Sophomore, LaSalle, 10′
3. Italo Angelini, Sophomore, LaSalle, 8′

Girls Results

1. Katherine Brennan, Senior, LaSalle, 7′

District 16 - Meet was held at Coral Shores High in Tavernier, FL

Boys Results

1. Clay Wagner, Senior, Key West High, 11′
2. Peter Blumberg, Senior, Ransom Everglades, 11′
3. Justin Tejada, Sophomore, Key West High, 9′6″
4. Eric Hernandez, Senior, Coral Shores, 9′6″

Girls Results

1. Alina Anderson, Freshman, Gulliver Prep, 10′
2. Ema Fehleg, Junior, Key West High, 8′6″
3. Racheal Dietrich, Freshman, Key West High, 8′
4. Devon Grussmark, Sophomore, Ransom Everglades, 8′

2010 Florida 1A District Pole Vault Results and Regional Qualifiers

As the 2010 1A District pole vault competitions begin, a new boys champion will be crowned and the girls title is up for grabs.  2009 champion Parker Harris has graduated and Logan Vanhoutteghem appears to be the early favorite to win it on the boys side.  Not many people are giving a certain freshman a legit shot to win it, but Corey Smith from Holy Trinity could be the darkhorse in this one.  On the girls side, Lindsey Enders will attempt to win her first state title after running into some issues at  the regional competion last year.  With an early season 12′3″ that leads the state, she is an early favorite, but she’ll need to get through the rounds to take on the likes of Megan Walker and  Kylee Skidmore, the defending state champion.

Region 1

District 1

Boys Results

1. Chris Carrigan, Senior, Jay High, 12′6″
2. Dakota Boughton, Senior, Jay High, 12′
3. Colin Phillips, Junior, Pensacola Christian, 10′6″
4. John Golden, Eighth Grade, Jay High, 9′

Girls Results

1. Caisea Phillips, Seventh Grade, Pensacola Christian, 6′

District 2

No offense to the athletes of Wewahitchka or District 2, but come on.  Are you telling me that non of the other schools in this district can get a girl over a 4′ bar with a stick or a 6′ bar on the guys side.  I’m sorry, but these heights won’t qualify you for the Middle School State Championships.  And by the way, thank you whomever you are that entered all the results in metric when it was sent to the FHSAA.   I had a ball converting these for us folks here on the mainland.

Boys Results

1. Nick Malcolm, Wewahitchka High, 7′6″
2. Josh Epps, Wewahitchka High, 7′6″
3. Dakota Ake, Wewahitchka High, 6′
4. Jeremy Morrill, Wewahitchka High, 6′

Girls Results

1. Kate Loyd, Wewahitchka High, 6′6″
2. Lynn Pippin, Wewahitchka High, 5′6″
3. Donia Lanier, Wewahitchka High, 5′
4. Kaitlyn Gaskin, Wewahitchka High, 4′

District 3

Boys Results

1. Brandon Peak, Junior, Port St. Joe, 11′
2. Kyle Weaver, Maclay, 6′

Girls Results

1. Megan Walker, Sophomore, Port St. Joe, 10′
2. Ashleigh Lewis, Senior, Port St. Joe, 10′
3. Lillian Van Winkle, 8th Grade, Maclay, 9′6″

District 4  I love it when the top girl height is higher than the top boy height.  In fact all 4 girl places vaulted higher than the 4 boy places.  Attention District 4 Boys Pole Vaulters: “Hit the weight room this summer”  have a little pride.

Boys Results

1. Aubrey Sapp, Freshman, Branford, 7′6″
2. Laz Hernandez, Freshman, Branford, 7′
3. Billy Peck, Senior, Branford, 6′6″
4. Ravenel Rieck, 6th Grade, St. John’s Country, 6′

Girls Results

1. Kelsey Stern, 8th Grade, St. Johns Country, 7′9″
2. Logan Boss, 8th Grade, Branford, 7′6″
3. Shanteena Cruz, Senior, Branford, 7′
4. kayla Ralph, 7th Grade, St. Johns Country, 6′6″

Region 2

District 5 - This meet was held at Bishop Snyder High School in Jacksonville, FL on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010.

Boys Results

1. Chris Dayao, Junior, Bishop John, 13′
2. Taylor O’Grady, Sophomore, Bishop John, 10′6″
3. Alex Deveney, Senior, Bishop John, 10′6″
4. Niko Waler, Senior, Bishop John, 9′

Girls Results

1. Sarah Reed, Senior, Bishop John, 8′
2. Katarina Stevens, Freshman, University Christian, 7′6″
3. Alex Waler, Freshman, Bishop John, 6′6″
4. Kat Richards, Senior, Bishop John, 6′6″ (Actually a tie for 3rd Place)

District 6 - This meet was held at Oak Hall High School in Gainesville, FL on Wednesday April 14th, 2010.  P. K. Yonge had a strong showing in this one, advancing in 4 of the 8 overall spots.  Kylee Skidmore was a little bit of a surprise, placing 3rd in the district.  Kylee is the defending 1A State Champion.  In her defense, I noticed that she ran the open 800, and was listed on the 3200 relay team as well as the 1600 relay team.  This is probably just a case of qualify and help the team score points.  We’ll find out next week at regionals.

Boys Results

1. Cullen Fitzgerald, Sophomore, P.K. Yonge School, 9′6″
2. Kevin Carswell, Freshman, Cedar Key, 9′
3. Frankie Beckham, Senior, Cedar Key, 8′6″
4. John Lowery, Senior, Oak Hall, 7′6″

Girls Results

1. Kandice Dixon, Junior, P.K. Yonge School, 8′6″
2. Kylee Skidmore, Junior, P.K. Yonge School, 8′6″
3. Shanna Breil, Freshman, P.K. Yonge School, 8′6″
4. Deanna Littlefield, Junior, Cedar Key, 8′

District 7

Boys Results

1. Steven Cen, Junior, Trinity Prep, 10′6″
2. Ryan Hempsted, Junior, Trinity Prep, 10′6″
3. Josh Dellgrottaglia, Sophomore, Mount Dora Bible, 10′
4. John Spray, Senior, Mount Dora Bible, 10′

Girls Results

1. Paige Byrnes, Sophomore, lake Mary Prep, 9′
2. Lauren Koos, Senior, Mount Dora Bible, 8′6″
3. Marissa Baker, Senior, Mount Dora Bible, 7′
4. Andrea Gabor, Junior, Trinity Prep, 6′6″

District 8 This district was held at the First Academy in Orlando.  Perennial favorite Lindsey Enders easily advanced with an 11′ jump on the girls side and on the boys side Conner Canatsey defeated freshman sensation Corey Smith by 6 inches.  It looks like this will be a great matchup at the regional next week also.  With only one other boy in that range in the region, it could be a great matchup for the next two weeks.

Boys Results

1. Conner Canatsey, Junior, Circle Christian, 13′
2. Corey Smith, Freshman, Holy Trinity, 12′6″
3. Gregory Phelps, Junior, Melbourne Central Catholic, 10′6″
4. Cameron Gross, Senior, Melbourne Central Catholic, 10′6″

Girls Results

1. Lindsey Enders, Junior, Holy Trinity, 11′
2. Ariana Barr, Senior, First Academy, 8′6″
3. Ashley Brumbeloe, Sophomore, First Academy, 8′6″
4. Lexi Kuck, Freshman, First Academy, 8′

Region 3

District 9 - Meet was held at Indian Rocks High School in Largo, FL

Boys Results

1. Grant Rideout, Senior, Northside Christian, 12′6″
2. Beaush Feaster, Freshman, Northside Christian, 10′
3. Will Geer, Junior, Seffner Christian, 9′6″
4. Brad Doobay, Junior, Tampa Prep, 9′6″

Girls Results

1. Kristin Kewshaw, Junior, Northside Christian, 7′6″
2. Jessica Artille, Junior, Northside Christian, 7′6″
3. Courtney Heron, Junior, Northside Christian, 7′
4. Bobbi Labrant, 7th grade, Indian Rockis Christian, 7′

District 10

Boys Results

1. Daniel Smith, Junior, Lakeland Christian, 10′6″
2. Daniel Firmin, Sophomore, Lakeland Christian, 9′6″
3. O Walters-Carlson, Lakeland Christian, 8′
4. Mitchell Devore, Sophomore, Lakeland Christian, 6′

Girls Results

1. Courtney Madden, Junior, Lakeland Christian, 7′6″
2. Anieke Aspinwall, Sophomore, Lakeland Christian, 7′6″
3. Carly Tippel, Junior, Lakeland Christian, 7′
4. Linzie Merchant, Sophomore, Lakeland Christian, 7′

District 11

Boys Results

1. Donovan Erbe, Sophomore, Admiral Farragut, 13′
2. Gem Runyan, Junior, Admiral Farragut, 12′
3. Joh Kistemaker, Sophomore, Keswick, 10′
4. David Sotolongo, Junior, Shorecrest Prep, 10′

Girls Results

1. Rachel Kistemaker, Freshman, Deswick, 8′
2. Ellie Palm, 7th Grade, Keswick, 6′6″
3. Jennifer Kistemaker, 6th Grade, Keswick, 6′

District 12 - Meet was held at Community School Naples.  Not a bad boys competition, but the girls was truly impressive.  It took 9′ to get out for the ladies.  I’ve seen many districts where that would have won the boys event.  Way to go ladies.

Boys Results

1. Connor Timmins, Senior, Community School Naples, 11′6″
2. Brian Ullrich, Sophomore, 10′6″
3. Mike Ross, Junior, Community School Naples, 10′6″
4. Logan Kraus, Sophomore, St. John Neumann, 10′

Girls Results

1. Erin Rectanus, Junior, Community School Naples, 9′6″
2. Kelly Robinson, Senior, Community School Naples, 9′
3. Valentina Grekos, Sophomore, Community School Naples, 9′
4. Manuela Burtscher, Junior, Seacrest Country, 9′

Region 4

District 13 - This meet was held at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010.

Boys Results

1. Matt Murray, Junior, Benjamin School, 8′6″
2. John Thomas, Senior, Benjamin School, 8′
3. Chris Delange, Sophomore, Benjamin School, 8′
4. Ben Horowitz, Freshman, Benjamin School, 7′

Girls Results

1. Jamie Fisher, Junior, Benjamin School, 9′6″
2. Jeanelle Ackerman, Sophomore, Benjamin School, 8′
3. Taylor Cogsil, Sophomore, Benjamin School, 7′6″
4. Emily Fisher, Senior, Benjamin School, 7′

District 14

Boys Results

1. Logan Van Houtteghem, Senior, Coral Springs Christian, 14′
2. Thomas Maguire, Senior South Florida Heat, 12′6″
3. Johnny Lipham, Junior, Coral Springs Christian, 10′6″
4. Danny Chapman, Sophomore, South Florida Heat, 10′6″

Girls Results

1. Kamila Silva, Junior, South Florida HEAT, 9′
2. Blaire Teetes, Senior, Coral Springs Christian, 8′6″
3. Grayson Mack, Sophomore, Highlands Christian, 6′

District 15

Boys Results

1. Hunter Oman, Sophomore, Westminster Academy, 11′6″
2. Anthony Harel-Cana, Senior, Westminster Academy, 11′
3. Charles Adderley, Junior, Westminster Academy, 10′
4. Asher Shashaty, 8th Grade, Calvary Christian, 10′

Girls Results

1. Ali Battista, Junior, Westminster Academy, 9′6″
2. Rebecca Urrutia, Senior, Calvary Christian, 8′
3. Kelsey Thomas, Senior, Calvary Christian, 7′6″
4. Megan Kaiser, 7th Grade Calvary Christian, 7′

District 16 - Meet was held at Dade Christian in Hialeah, FL

Boys Results

1. Marcos Lopez, Junior, Florida Christian, 12′
2. Anthony Valasquez, Junior, Florida Christian, 11′6″
3. Eric Westring, Senior, Westminster Christian, 10′6″
4. Christian Argamasilla, Sophomore, Westminster Christian, 10′

Girls Results

1. Janelle Azaret, Junior, Florida Christian, 9′1″
2. Natalie Fiallo, Junior, Florida Christian, 8′
3. Alexandra Fleitas, Junior, Florida Christain, 7′
4. Chandler Stephens, Sophomore, Westminster Christian, 6′6″

Spring Break Pole Vault Camp Set for March 27th and 28th

Pole Vault City will be having a Spring Break Camp at Merritt Island High School on Saturday and Sunday, March 27th and 28th.  Spaces are limited so make sure to contact Coach Haeck at 352.348.5930 or at nolevault@gmail.com as soon as possible to reserve a spot.  The cost of the camp is $250 per vaulter and the hours of camp are from 10am to 3pm each day.

Amy Bauer Leads Pole Vault City Personal Bests This Week

Amy Bauer was a 7 foot pole vaulter last year at Cocoa Beach High School.  Her first meet, 2 weeks ago, she set a personal best of 8′.  One week later, she set 3 more personal bests vaulting 8′6″, 9′, and 9′6″ all in the same meet, all of which were Cocoa Beach High School records. Amy also had a few good attempts at 10′. Stephanie “Cookie Dough” Cook set a personal best at a meet on Monday night by clearing 9′.  Shelton McLean, son of Lake county legend, Jeff McLean, set a new personal best by a foot clearing 10′6″ in his first meet of the season.  Hillary Albertson also started off with a bang setting a new personal best with a vault of 9′2″ which also set the Spruce Creek High School record.  With a beginning like this, I can’t wait to see what the rest of the season looks like.  Great Job Everyone.  Keep vaulting high.

Pole Vault City Winter Camp Dates Set

Pole Vault City will be hosting 2 pole vault camps this winter at Merritt Island High School.  The camp dates will be Saturday and Sunday, December 19th and 20, for camp 1 and January 2nd and 3rd for camp 2.  Both camps will begin at 10:00 am and run through 3:00 pm on each day.  The cost for each camp will be $250.  This cost includes insurance, camp t-shirt, booklet, instruction, lunch, and equipment usage.  If you have any questions regarding camp, please contact Bobby Haeck at nolevault@gmail.com or at 352.348.5930.

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