It was a record setting day for the Maclay track program on Saturday, May 16th in Clermont. I realize i’m late on this post, but at least i’m getting it done. Lillian VanWinkle, 7th grade, and Kyle Weaver, 8th grade, each set the middle school record for their respective divisions. Lillian set a personal record of 9’9″ and Kyle bettered his personal best with a vault of 12’6″. Lillian broke the record that was held by Emily Cook and Megan Walker at 9’6″. Emily was the runner up in the 4A division this year and Megan was the runner up in the 1A division. Kyle beat the previous record of 10’6″ set by Riley Egan. Egan is now a vaulter at UCLA and held the FHSAA state record at 16’7″. Kyle’s victory was the first matchup of Kyle and Holy Trinity vaulter, Corey Smith. Corey finished second at 12′. Both of these vaulters will be in the same classification for the next 4 years in high school. Keep in mind that there has never been a 4 time state pole vault champion in Florida.
Congratulations to all the athletes, especially my daughter, Anna Haeck, who PR’d with a vault of 7′ and stepson , Jake Beatty, who tied his PR with a vault of 6’6″. Anna is in the 7th grade and Jake is in the 3rd grade. Yes, you read that correctly, 3rd grade.
