Honorable Mention-
Zach Bradford flew through the air at record heights this season
Zach Bradford (Jr., Bloomington)- He can do other things aside from the pole vault. He once ran 17:00 for three miles in a cross country race. This is a respectable time for a non distance runner, but we all know that ultimately clearing high cross bars is Bradford's bread and butter. In just his third year of high school, Bradford has already established himself as a premier vaulter in the United States- earning two All-American plaques indoors and outside at the New Balance National Championships.
Bradford dominated the competition stateside all season going undefeated and often winning competitions at his opening height which was over 15-feet.
Key stats-
- Illinois Top Times champion
- Earned Indoor 1st team All-American honors with a 4th place finish at New Balance Nationals Indoor (US#7/IL#1 16-9.25)
- Placed 2nd at New Balance Outdoor Nationals and earned 1st team honors w/16-5.25
- Won Illinois state 3A championship in an all-time best 17-4 clearance which rated US#4