Rain, rain, go away...........
1. Michael Hogue, Tenn. 16-6 3/4*
2. Michael Ayers, Tenn. 16-0 3/4
2. Joseph Berry, Tenn. 16-0 3/4
Brad Holtz, Tenn. No Height
We traveled to Atlanta for the Yellow Jacket invitational and weather conditions were a concern as I was afraid of. Conditions were not bad during warm-ups other than some swirling winds. As the meet progressed it began to drizzle some rain and thunder was moving in. Michael Ayers achieved his first outdoor 16 footer ever and continues to show improvement. While the guys were jumping at 16' 6", the meet meet director called the horn due to lightning and everyone was sent into the basketball arena for cover. After 1.5 hours of waiting, the meet was resumed with a 20 minute warm-up. Now into a steady headwind, Ayers and Berry had 1 attempt at 16' 6" and Hogue had two remaining. Hogue was the only vaulter of 5 to clear the bar after the delay, earning a regional qualifying mark. All and all, I was proud with how the guys handled such difficult conditions. I believe that this experience will make us mentally tougher for upcoming meets.
1. Michael Hogue, Tenn. 16-6 3/4*
2. Michael Ayers, Tenn. 16-0 3/4
2. Joseph Berry, Tenn. 16-0 3/4
Brad Holtz, Tenn. No Height
We traveled to Atlanta for the Yellow Jacket invitational and weather conditions were a concern as I was afraid of. Conditions were not bad during warm-ups other than some swirling winds. As the meet progressed it began to drizzle some rain and thunder was moving in. Michael Ayers achieved his first outdoor 16 footer ever and continues to show improvement. While the guys were jumping at 16' 6", the meet meet director called the horn due to lightning and everyone was sent into the basketball arena for cover. After 1.5 hours of waiting, the meet was resumed with a 20 minute warm-up. Now into a steady headwind, Ayers and Berry had 1 attempt at 16' 6" and Hogue had two remaining. Hogue was the only vaulter of 5 to clear the bar after the delay, earning a regional qualifying mark. All and all, I was proud with how the guys handled such difficult conditions. I believe that this experience will make us mentally tougher for upcoming meets.
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