The Great New York State Meet Preview - Indoors 2023



Boys Pole Vault

Event Info: 2022 Winner: Nicholas Lourenco (St. Anthony's) 15-6, State Record: 17-1, Meet Record (2000s): 16-2

State of the Action: Like the event itself, the bar for what constitutes a State Lead is being raised each week. Only inches separate three athletes who have traded the lead between themselves. Most recent was Neil Howard (Taconic), who's 14-7 won the OB Elite Meet. Behind him is Matthew Lourenco (Saint Anthony's) at 14-6.5, whose brother is the reigning State Champ. And right on their tails is Freshman State Record Holder Luke Beattie (Warwick), at 14-5.25.

Each brings their own unique storylines to the event, and will prove to bring the competition as well.

Tracking Shot