Ethan Carter Shatters Pole Vault Record at 1A Evergreen League Championship

Eatonville High School's track and field teams showcased formidable performances at the 1A Evergreen League Championship held at Jack Rottle Field, Montesano High School. The girls' team secured an impressive 1st place overall finish, while the boys' team clinched 3rd place. The competition saw Eatonville emerge as a dominant force, with 33 athletes set to compete in 28 different events at the upcoming SWW District 4 meet.

Eatonville's Ethan Carter stands with Coach Olson following his league championship clinching and school record-breaking vault of 14'2" at the 1A Evergreen League Championships. Photo: Geoff Olson

One standout moment came from Ethan Carter, whose exceptional talent propelled him to victory in the pole vault, shattering the Eatonville High School record with an astonishing jump of 14'2". This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record of 14’1” set by Jahmai Judah in 2019, solidifying Carter's legacy in the school's track and field history.

In total, Eatonville now boasts League Champions in nine different events, with seven for the girls and two for the boys. Those remarkable championship finishes include Jenae Roulst's triumph in the 100m, Kelani Monserrate's victories in the 200m and 400m, Lily Lightfoot's dominance in the 100m Hurdles, the remarkable performances of the 4x100m and 4x200m relay teams, Ryan Stammen’s performance in the pole vault, the 1600m dominance of Colton Rush, and the school record breaking performance of Ethan Carter in the pole vault.

Moreover, the team saw 14 athletes achieve personal best marks during the meet, showcasing their dedication and hard work leading up to the championship.

Looking ahead, the district qualifiers are gearing up for the SWW District 4 meet scheduled for Thursday, May 16th, at Seton Catholic High School. The top three placers in each event will advance to the state meet at Zaepfel Stadium, Eisenhower High School, scheduled for May 23rd-25th. Eatonville High School's track and field teams are poised to continue their impressive run, aiming for further success on the state stage.

Here is the full list of athletes qualified to compete in the district meet.

Jenae Roulst, Hannah Hanson, Nikia King, Kelani Monserrate, Ciana Hover, Haley Courson, Grace Coonrod, Lily Lightfoot, Kennedy Noble, Sienna Henkel , Miley King, Chloe Patterson, Clara Chabot, Ryan Stammen, Jordyn Green, Ky Nation, Jacob Simons, Oscar Lopez-Diaz, Cole Bamford, Colton Rush, Riley Hill, Keith Smith, Joey Callon, Memphis Barney, Riley Storm, Carter Taylor, Logan Taylor, Ethan Carter, and Steven Haas.