Eatonville’s Taylor Johnson Wins Double Gold, Ethan Carter Takes Pole Vault Title

Four Eatonville High School athletes capped their seasons at the WIAA 2A State Track and Field Championships this past weekend at Mt. Tahoma High School, highlighted by a dominant showing from junior Taylor Johnson and a dramatic victory by senior Ethan Carter.

Johnson claimed two state titles in the ambulatory events, winning both the shot put and discus with commanding performances. In the shot put, Johnson launched a personal-best 17 feet, 5.75 inches — more than two feet ahead of the next closest competitor. She followed that up in the discus with another personal record of 52 feet, 2 inches, outdistancing the field by a staggering 12 feet.

Eatonville’s Taylor Johnson stands proudly with her coaches after winning the state championship in the discus. Pictured with Johnson are (from left) Coach Geoff Olson, Coach Wes Potter, and Coach Trinity Potter, celebrating a historic moment for Cruiser athletics. Photo Geoff Olson.

“Taylor Johnson is simply amazing,” said Head Coach Geoff Olson. “Two state first places as a junior and she’s such a hard worker, always looking to get better. And the most humble individual — she really is an inspiration to all.”

Carter, a senior, delivered in dramatic fashion to win the boys pole vault state title. He cleared 15 feet, 6 inches to secure the gold. Already the school record-holder, Carter made three attempts at 15-11 in an effort to break both his own mark and the 2A state meet record of 15-10, but came up short.

Vaulting to victory: Eatonville's Ethan Carter claims the 2A state title and shares the spotlight with Coach Geoff Olson. Photo: Geoff Olson

“Ethan as state champ is the most consistent and most coachable kid,” Olson said. “He’s earned everything. I couldn’t be prouder.”

Sophomore Adam Ames represented Eatonville in the boys discus and finished 19th overall with a throw of 129 feet, 1 inch. Sophomore Rogue Pound also competed in the sprints but did not advance out of his heat to the finals, ending his meet earlier than hoped.

Still, Olson was full of praise for the entire group.

“The four kids did amazing — I couldn’t be prouder of the team this year,” Olson said. “Four kids to state, three state champions. That’s special.”

The Cruisers wrap up the 2025 track and field season with a statement of excellence, and with Johnson returning for her senior year, the program’s momentum shows no signs of slowing.