Pole Vaulters were the talk of the town this past week - as 14 boys jumped over 13 feet and four girls jumped over 12 feet.
On the boys side - Breckin Swope lead the way with his Pennsylvania leading jump of 15-0. That currently ranks as the US eighth best mark by a junior this season. Drake Risser also continued his impressive start to the season. He cleared 14-8, which is a New Indoor Personal Best.
Pole Vault - Top 14 Boys this past Week
| RANK | MARK | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE | MEET DATE PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15-0 | Unattached - PA | 2024 | |
| 2 | 14-8 | Lower Dauphin | 2024 | VaultWorX 1st F |
| 3 | 14-6 | Emmaus | 2023 | |
| 4 | 14-4 | Wilmington | 2023 | |
| 5 | 14-2 | Northern York | 2023 | VaultWorX 3rd F |
| 6 | 14-0 | Waynesburg Central | 2023 | |
| 7 | 13-8 | Erie High School | 2023 | TSTCA Meet #2 1st F |
| 7 | 13-8 | United | 2023 | TSTCA Meet #2 2nd F |
| 7 | 13-8 | Shikellamy | 2024 | |
| 10 | 13-2 | Indiana Area | 2024 | |
| 10 | 13-2 | Hempfield (3) | 2024 | VaultWorX 5th F |
| 12 | 13-0 | Unattached - PA | 2023 | SRU All Comers 1st F |
| 12 | 13-0 | Unattached - PA | 2023 | SRU All Comers 1st F |
| 12 | 13-0 | Emmaus | 2025 |
We also saw a potential preview of a PTFCA Championship bout. At the DVGTCA Meet 6, Maddy Kelley and Veronica Vacca went head-to-head. Vacca eventually cleared 12-9, to take the victory.
Vacca is certainly a force to be reckoned with. She currently holds the Sophomore State Record in the event, after she cleared 13-6 earlier this year. Maddy Kelley falls fourth on the Sophomore All-Time list, and has also jumped 13-6 this year. The two are currently tied a-top the Pennsylvania leaderboards.
Pole Vault - Top 12 Girls from this past Week
| RANK | MARK | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE | MEET DATE PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12-9 | Mount Saint Joseph Academy | 2025 | DVGTCA Meet #6 1st F |
| 2 | 12-3 | Villa Maria Academy | 2024 | DVGTCA Meet #6 2nd F |
| 3 | 12-0 | Kennett | 2023 | |
| 3 | 12-0 | Liberty | 2023 | |
| 5 | 11-5 | Eastern Lebanon County | 2023 | VaultWorX 1st F |
| 6 | 11-3 | Lower Dauphin | 2025 | River Hawk Invitational 1st F |
| 7 | 11-2 | Hempfield Area (7) | 2024 | TSTCA Meet #2 1st F |
| 7 | 11-2 | Red Land | 2023 | VaultWorX 2nd F |
| 7 | 11-2 | Bermudian Springs | 2025 | VaultWorX 3rd F |
| 10 | 11-0 | Laurel Highlands | 2026 | |
| 10 | 11-0 | Springfield Township (Montco) | 2023 | |
| 10 | 11-0 | Kennett | 2025 |