Pole Vault-
2021 best: Liam McGill (Bloomington) 16-6.75
2021 3A State Champion: McGill 15-9.75
2021 2A State Champion: Colton Naffziger (Normal U High) 16-3
2021 1A State Champion: Ridge Willard (Cornerstone) 15-1
Top returners: Willard, Malakai Schaad (Sr., Geneseo), Charles Cruse (Jr., Normal Community), Christian Sobecki (Sr., Oswego), Colin Beers (Sr., Marion), Kyle Hensley (Jr., Mt. Zion), Arni Grunert (Sr., Lincoln-Way East), Kyle Varga (Sr., Lake Park), Nicholas Fortino (Sr., Batavia), Tim Gale (Sr., Schaumburg)
Breakdown: This is always an intriguing event especially when the vaulters get above 16-feet. We have been spoiled over the past 10 years, the golden era it seems with some masterful performers passing through.
Malakai Schaad is the only one who reached the 16-foot barrier. He will be seeking his first state after taking second in 2A last year.