SFA pole vaulter signee Nastassja Campbell from New Caney broke the Texas state record at the Class 5-A State Meet yesterday at 13' 9". She went for the national high school record of 14' 4" and narrowly missed on her second attempt. This was her fourth trip to the state meet, getting two thirds and a fifth previously, before tearing an ACL on a 12' vault at last year's meet.
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Also, keep an eye on Branson Ellis from Tyler Lee. SFA signee pole vaulter cleared 17'4" in the region meet which puts him fifth in the country this year. Ellis was second at state as a sophomore and won the gold as a junior. The state record is 17'6". The 6A pole vault competition is today.edstile said:
SFA pole vaulter signee Nastassja Campbell from New Caney broke the Texas state record at the Class 5-A State Meet yesterday at 13' 9". She went for the national high school record of 14' 4" and narrowly missed on her second attempt. This was her fourth trip to the state meet, getting two thirds and a fifth previously, before tearing an ACL on a 12' vault at last year's meet.
Wow. Honestly didn't know that pole vaulting was a high school sport.
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nacluth said:
Wow. Honestly didn't know that pole vaulting was a high school sport.
We had it at my HS and we were a 3A.
I've always thought pole vaulting should be a two person sport. The big guy runs down with the pole and flexes it to the midpoint and then the little guy grabs on and is slingshot over the bar.
ROFL!!!!!!!!!! I actually like your idea. Guess I'm as crazy as you are, Texan...TallTexan said:
I've always thought pole vaulting should be a two person sport. The big guy runs down with the pole and flexes it to the midpoint and then the little guy grabs on and is slingshot over the bar.
edstile said:ROFL!!!!!!!!!! I actually like your idea. Guess I'm as crazy as you are, Texan...TallTexan said:
I've always thought pole vaulting should be a two person sport. The big guy runs down with the pole and flexes it to the midpoint and then the little guy grabs on and is slingshot over the bar.
It's this kind of innovation that I expect from the next AD, I'm just trying to set the bar high.
18' 3.25" win for the young man. We may very well be looking at the next SFA national champion.SFAJack_76 said:Also, keep an eye on Branson Ellis from Tyler Lee. SFA signee pole vaulter cleared 17'4" in the region meet which puts him fifth in the country this year. Ellis was second at state as a sophomore and won the gold as a junior. The state record is 17'6". The 6A pole vault competition is today.edstile said:
SFA pole vaulter signee Nastassja Campbell from New Caney broke the Texas state record at the Class 5-A State Meet yesterday at 13' 9". She went for the national high school record of 14' 4" and narrowly missed on her second attempt. This was her fourth trip to the state meet, getting two thirds and a fifth previously, before tearing an ACL on a 12' vault at last year's meet.
WOW!! An 18-footer as a high schooler! Sweet! (And maybe TWO pole vault national champions in the next four years?!?!)SFAJack_76 said:18' 3.25" win for the young man. We may very well be looking at the next SFA national champion.SFAJack_76 said:Also, keep an eye on Branson Ellis from Tyler Lee. SFA signee pole vaulter cleared 17'4" in the region meet which puts him fifth in the country this year. Ellis was second at state as a sophomore and won the gold as a junior. The state record is 17'6". The 6A pole vault competition is today.edstile said:
SFA pole vaulter signee Nastassja Campbell from New Caney broke the Texas state record at the Class 5-A State Meet yesterday at 13' 9". She went for the national high school record of 14' 4" and narrowly missed on her second attempt. This was her fourth trip to the state meet, getting two thirds and a fifth previously, before tearing an ACL on a 12' vault at last year's meet.
For perspective, at the just concluded Big 12 meet, Campbell's vault would have been good for fourth place and Ellis' vault would have been good for the silver medal.SFAJack_76 said:18' 3.25" win for the young man. We may very well be looking at the next SFA national champion.SFAJack_76 said:Also, keep an eye on Branson Ellis from Tyler Lee. SFA signee pole vaulter cleared 17'4" in the region meet which puts him fifth in the country this year. Ellis was second at state as a sophomore and won the gold as a junior. The state record is 17'6". The 6A pole vault competition is today.edstile said:
SFA pole vaulter signee Nastassja Campbell from New Caney broke the Texas state record at the Class 5-A State Meet yesterday at 13' 9". She went for the national high school record of 14' 4" and narrowly missed on her second attempt. This was her fourth trip to the state meet, getting two thirds and a fifth previously, before tearing an ACL on a 12' vault at last year's meet.
Remember that SFA has a junior 18' pole vaulter in Antonio Ruiz that did not compete in the outdoor tournament due to injury.
I am confident that the success Demi Payne had at SFA has a lot to do with this level of talent being attracted to us.
I'd love to see our track & field team take it to the next level. They already do a great job within the conference and at some big meets, but I can't wait to see one of our kids wearing the red, white, & blue.
SFAJack_76 said:
I am confident that the success Demi Payne had at SFA has a lot to do with this level of talent being attracted to us.
SFA typically has strong vaulters. It helps having Jeff Erickson as a volunteer coach, he runs Altius Poles (one of the largest poles manufacturers). He also trains some of the best vaulters in the world at their facility in Jacksonville. He brings a lot of talent to SFA because athletes want to train with him. Demi had history working with him and was a main reason she chose to come to SFA after Kansas.
Good to know. We've had a couple of 18-foot vaulters in the last 3-4 years or so. I had wondered about the attraction to SFA. Now I know why. Thanks, PF!PurpleForever said:
SFA typically has strong vaulters. It helps having Jeff Erickson as a volunteer coach, he runs Altius Poles (one of the largest poles manufacturers). He also trains some of the best vaulters in the world at their facility in Jacksonville. He brings a lot of talent to SFA because athletes want to train with him. Demi had history working with him and was a main reason she chose to come to SFA after Kansas.
That's awesome!PurpleForever said:SFAJack_76 said:
I am confident that the success Demi Payne had at SFA has a lot to do with this level of talent being attracted to us.
SFA typically has strong vaulters. It helps having Jeff Erickson as a volunteer coach, he runs Altius Poles (one of the largest poles manufacturers). He also trains some of the best vaulters in the world at their facility in Jacksonville. He brings a lot of talent to SFA because athletes want to train with him. Demi had history working with him and was a main reason she chose to come to SFA after Kansas.
Noticed that New Caney's state champion and state record-breaking pole vaulter Nastassja Campbell, who was reported earlier to have signed with SFA on national signing day, was not included in the Athletics announcement today. Wonder what's up with that?
Looks like she is still coming to SFA. Mentions that Demi Payne is her favorite vaulter. Her biggest mentor right now is Jenn Suhr who is one of the best female pole vaulters ever in the world and is helping at SFA right now. Suhr is an Olympic and world champion.edstile said:
Noticed that New Caney's state champion and state record-breaking pole vaulter Nastassja Campbell, who was reported earlier to have signed with SFA on national signing day, was not included in the Athletics announcement today. Wonder what's up with that?
https://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/article/AG-Houston-track-Nastassja-Campbell-New-Caney-12997056.php
Suhr tweet about the incoming record setting male pole vaulter. Apparently Suhr is involved with Altius poles .
I think there is reason to be excited about all this.
Great news!SFAJack_76 said:Looks like she is still coming to SFA. Mentions that Demi Payne is her favorite vaulter. Her biggest mentor right now is Jenn Suhr who is one of the best female pole vaulters ever in the world and is helping at SFA right now. Suhr is an Olympic and world champion.edstile said:
Noticed that New Caney's state champion and state record-breaking pole vaulter Nastassja Campbell, who was reported earlier to have signed with SFA on national signing day, was not included in the Athletics announcement today. Wonder what's up with that?
https://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/article/AG-Houston-track-Nastassja-Campbell-New-Caney-12997056.php
Suhr tweet about the incoming record setting male pole vaulter. Apparently Suhr is involved with Altius poles .
I think there is reason to be excited about all this.
She is on the roster.edstile said:
Noticed that New Caney's state champion and state record-breaking pole vaulter Nastassja Campbell, who was reported earlier to have signed with SFA on national signing day, was not included in the Athletics announcement today. Wonder what's up with that?
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