Cruisers Crush Competition, Carter Breaks Pole Vault Record Again

The Eatonville High School track and field teams delivered a dominant performance against the Foss Falcons at Mt. Tahoma High School on Wednesday, April 23, with both the boys' and girls' teams emerging victorious. The Cruisers tallied an impressive 24 first-place finishes and celebrated 56 personal bests across all events.

Eatonville's Ethan Carter breaks his own school record with a vault of 15 feet 8 inches in the Cruisers league meet against Foss. Photo: Geoff Olson.

Senior Ethan Carter once again stole the spotlight for the boys, shattering his own school record in the pole vault. He cleared a remarkable 15 feet, 8 inches, eclipsing his previous school best by three inches.

In the sprints, senior Ky Nation led an Eatonville sweep in the 100 meters, clocking in at 11.12 seconds. Sophomore Jacob Simons followed in second place (11.33), and senior Riley Hill secured third with a personal best of 11.45 seconds. Freshman Gabe Kolsrud demonstrated his versatility and endurance, winning both the 800 meters in a personal record of 2:18.33 and the 1600 meters in another personal best of 4:54.40. Junior Corey Dempsey also had a strong showing in the distance events, taking first in the 3200 meters with a personal best time of 11:21.74 and finishing second in the 1600 meters (4:58.82, personal record).

The boys' relay teams also contributed to the victory. The 4x100 meter team, comprised of Hill, Nation, Simons, and Lashawn Beaver, crossed the finish line first. The 4x400 meter relay squad, consisting of Joey Callon, Oscar Lopez-Diaz, Nash Sherrard, and Phillip Buchholz, also claimed the top spot.

In the field events for the boys, sophomore Jacob Simons secured another first-place finish in the shot put with a personal best throw of 42 feet. Freshman Mason Kinley won the discus with a personal best distance of 113 feet, 10 inches. Sophomore Rogue Pound dominated the javelin, throwing a personal best of 149 feet. Pound also placed first in the long jump (16 feet, 9.5 inches).

The girls' team also showcased their talent and depth. Senior Sienna Henkel led the way in the 400 meters, securing first place with a personal best time of 1:09.68. In the relay events, the 4x200 meter team of Kalli Olson, Ciana Hover, Jenae Roulst, and Kelani Monserrate earned a first-place finish, as did the 4x400 meter relay team of Henkel, Miley King, Monserrate, and Ruth Lightfoot.

Senior Ashley Peterson led the girls in the shot put, taking first place with a personal best throw of 28 feet, 0.5 inches. Sophomore Madison McChesney-Berube won the discus with a personal best mark of 79 feet, 7 inches. Junior Caelyn Schneider took first in the javelin with a throw of 83 feet, 1 inch, also a personal best.

The Eatonville Cruisers will look to continue their success when they host the Steilacoom Sentinels for their next meet on Wednesday, April 30.