Spencer McCorkel (AR) sets Class AAAAA state-meet record

[rainbowgirl28]

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Bryant's McCorkel sets Class AAAAA state-meet record

Monday, May 22, 2006 12:18 PM CDT

Bryant's Spencer McCorkel already has the record for the highest pole vault in the state's high school history. But McCorkel's vault at the AAAAA State Track Championship in Cabot early last week is by no means less signifigant than the aforementioned state title. At Cabot, among the other top vaulters in the state of Arkansas, McCorkel shattered the old record with his vault of 16 foot and 8 inches.

The old record-holder, Arkansas Vualt Clun coach Morry Sanders was on hand to watch McCorkel add another line to his impressive resume. McCorkel now owns the state indoor and outdoor pole vault record, along with being the national indoor record holder and he is only a junior.

McCorkel owns the highest vault in Arkansas high school history, 17' 3.5", which is also the national indoor record for 11th graders.

"I was very glad to see Spencer have a successful state meet." said Steve Oury, Bryants boys' track coach. "He was wanting to get into the 17 foot range, but considering that last year he didn't even get to compete after he cut his hand on a broken pole in warmups, it's nice to get the victory and the record. Next week he can try to break his own overall record at the Meet of Champs."

McCorkel's ten points netted in the vualt helped Bryant finish in fourteenth place. Forrest City took the championship.

[vault3rb0y]

that a boy, im betting his jump over 16'8 was huge too, just couldnt get the standards quite right for the 17. Gonna take some big jumps real soon though, good luck!

[dj]

goodmorning

arkansas had their meet of champs...

anyone have the results??? i heard their were some more PR'S

dj

[vault3rb0y]

goodmorning

arkansas had their meet of champs...

anyone have the results??? i heard their were some more PR'S

dj

I know that Chad Faulkner had an awesome PR day of 16' for second place and Spencer just had an off day at 16'. I wish i could have an off day and get 16 feet :-). thats all i know, im sure Morry could get some results for you.

[AVC Coach]

I was waiting for Direct Athletics to make them available (they're slow), but I'll try to get it right.

Arkansas Meet of Champs May 24, 2006

Girls:
1 Staci Yahn Mena 12'04" PR
2 Stephanie Foreman Lake Hamilton 12'00"
3 Whitney Cothren Russellville 11'08"
4 Mallory Lawrence Russellville 11'04"
5 Hannah Henson Lake Hamilton 10'04"
6 Sheena Howell Centerpoint 10'00"
7 Amanda Kohlar Batesville 9'00"
8 Laura Owen Union Christian 8'04"

Boys:
1 Spencer McCorkel Bryant 16'00"
2 Chad Faulkner Fayetteville 16'00" PR
3 Corey Shumate Conway 14'06"
4 Michael Joiner Greenwood 14'06"
5 Derrik Womack Nashville 14'02"
6 Jared Brooks Alma 13'06"
7 Zac Felts Centerpoint 12'10"
8 T.J. Cole Delaplaine 12'02"

Not bad for poor facilities and a crosswind.

[vault3rb0y]

I was waiting for Direct Athletics to make them available (they're slow), but I'll try to get it right.

Arkansas Meet of Champs May 24, 2006

Girls:
1 Staci Yahn Mena 12'04" PR
2 Stephanie Foreman Lake Hamilton 12'00"
3 Whitney Cothren Russellville 11'08"
4 Mallory Lawrence Russellville 11'04"
5 Hannah Henson Lake Hamilton 10'04"
6 Sheena Howell Centerpoint 10'00"
7 Amanda Kohlar Batesville 9'00"
8 Laura Owen Union Christian 8'04"

Boys:
1 Spencer McCorkel Bryant 16'00"
2 Chad Faulkner Fayetteville 16'00" PR
3 Corey Shumate Conway 14'06"
4 Michael Joiner Greenwood 14'06"
5 Derrik Womack Nashville 14'02"
6 Jared Brooks Alma 13'06"
7 Zac Felts Centerpoint 12'10"
8 T.J. Cole Delaplaine 12'02"

Not bad for poor facilities and a crosswind.

very nice, i figured the conditions werent quite right with some performances, but very impressive!! Looking forward to this summer with you morry, only 4 more weeks, haha im doing my ring workouts to get ready already! Ill keep you posted through the rest of my season, i still have 2-3 more meets.

[dj]

thank you
good stuff

dj

ps.. for those that don't know. i'm from tiny elaine, arkansas.. my brother and i put a sawdust pit in one corner of the football .. many moons ago.. i jumped 9'3" as a 9th grader on the old Gill aluminum.. BIG Orange pole....how i even carried it was/is mind boggling.. i weighted 132 lbs.. it's awesome to see what arkansas has done wih the vault... earl.. morry .. and others.. very impressive.. and i'm proud to say arkansas was home...

[vault3rb0y]

It really is an amazing accomplishment. Arkansas now ranks as one of the top pole vaulting states in the nation, and im pretty sure takes the title as having the most elite jumpers for its size. Im proud to be moving there to jump with such high class vaulters!