He peaked at the Hendricken Invitational on May 30, breaking the state record with a vault of 15 feet, 3 inches, but James Strawderman had enough left to win the state championship a week later at 14 feet. “He has such an internal drive to continually up the bar. Every time he jumps, he wants to get a PR. He is never satisfied,” said coach David Barr.

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Another high school athlete I admire: Kane Terrilli

My favorite pro sports team: Celtics

Favorite achievement of the past school year: Breaking the state record

What I'll be doing this summer: Working out; running, training

My plans for next year: Add height to the state record