Three Eatonville Athletes Rewrite the Record Books in Historic Track Season

Eatonville's Ky Nation (left), Ethan Carter (center), and Jenae Roulst (right) all etched their names into the Eatonville HS record books this track season by breaking school records.

Eatonville High School's track and field record board is getting a serious facelift this spring—thanks to a trio of standout athletes who shattered long-standing marks and, in one case, kept breaking his own.

Seniors Ethan Carter, Ky Nation, and Jenae Roulst have each etched their names into school history this season, redefining what’s possible on the track and in the field for the Cruisers.

Seeing a single school record fall in a season isn’t unusual. But three in one year—two of them on the same day—is rare, and for Eatonville, it marks a momentous chapter in the school’s athletic legacy.

Carter’s dominance in the pole vault has been nothing short of historic. The senior first broke Jahmai Judah’s 2019 school record of 14 feet, 1 inch with a 14-2 clearance at the 1A Evergreen League Championships on May 10. From there, he didn’t stop. In fact, Carter broke his own record five more times this season—peaking with a 15-8 vault on April 23 at Foss.

“Every time I have vaulted to attempt and break the school record, I knew I was attempting it,” Carter said. “It feels amazing knowing that I am a part of the Eatonville Cruiser history. I only hope my record pushes other kids to vault higher and break it again.”

Carter, who plans to attend Pierce College before transferring to Pacific Lutheran University to continue competing, said he’s aiming to grow as both an athlete and future coach.

While Carter soared over bars, Nation and Roulst scorched the track.

Roulst broke Hannah Hanson’s 2023 girls 100-meter record with a 12.77-second sprint at a home meet against Steilacoom on April 30.

“It feels amazing!” Roulst said. “My second older brother Jager Roulst has the school record for high jump and me not wanting to let him be the only one—I had to get my name in that trophy case with him.”

Roulst, who overcame a serious foot injury that left her season in doubt, said the moment was even more special because it came at her final home meet. “I had no idea I broke it. I was feeling amazing that day,” she said. “I jumped up and down hugging my coaches, thanking them for all they did for me.”

Roulst is currently pursuing EMT certification and may return to track in the future with hopes of walking on to a college team.

Nation added his name to the record books on the same day as Roulst, blazing through the 100 meters in 10.88 seconds to break Zarak Scruggs’ 2017 mark.

“It feels amazing, honestly—it’s something I wanted to do and knew I could do,” Nation said. “When I ran, I heard the time and 100% knew I broke it.”

Nation plans to start with two years of online college before potentially continuing both his football and track careers in person.

Together, the three have not only claimed records—they’ve sparked a new era of ambition at Eatonville.