Pole Vault-
2019 State Champion: Maddie Smith (Ottawa) 11'9"
Key athletes: Kelsey Rothas (Sr., Lake Zurich), Yasmin Ruff (Sr., Oak Park-River Forest), Abigail Kuhn (Sr., West Aurora), Jessi Livigni (Sr., New Lenox [Lincoln-Way Central]), Carolyn Paige-Breit (Sr., Downers Grove North)
Outlook: There is no doubt about it, this is the leanest event on the sheet without a returner over 12-feet and that is unconscionable. But hopefully, this is the year to see a breakthrough. Last year's state runner Kelsey Rothas is on the verge after clearing 12-feet. Let's see if she can get some help.