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2026 Pre-Season Track & Field Previews: Girls Pole Vault


The Illinois high school track season has featured exceptional talent in the pole vault, and the Top 10 ranked girls pole vaulters across Classes 1A through 3A represent the premier competitors in the state. Combining speed, strength, technical precision, and fearlessness, the pole vault consistently delivers some of the most exciting moments of any meet. From athletes setting new personal bests to vaulters thriving under championship pressure, each competitor on this list has earned her ranking through consistency and high-level performances against elite competition. Together, they highlight the depth, skill, and excitement of girls pole vault across Illinois high school track and field.


3A

  1. Claudia Ifft (Sr., Bloomington)

PR - 12'2.75"

  • USATF Illinois Champion

  • 5th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Bloomington Sectional Champion

  • Big 12 Conference Champion

  • Big 12 Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Yane Jansen Van Rensburg (Sr., Barrington)

PR - 12'3"

  • 16th at New Balance Outdoor Nationals

  • 6th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Round Lake Sectional Champion

  • MSL Conference Champion

  • Runner-Up at Illinois Top Times


  1. Kylie Koehler (Sr., New Lenox [Lincoln-Way Central])

PR - 12'0"

  • 6th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • SWSC Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Bryn Garnier (Fr., Lake Villa [Lakes])

PR - 11'8"

  • AAU Junior Olympics Champion

  • AAU Region 13 Champion

  • State Champion at IESA 3A State Meet

  • IESA Johnsburg Sectional Champion


  1. Ava Karg (Sr., Oswego East)

PR - 11'7.75"

  • 8th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Southwest Prairie Conference Champion


  1. Megan Wozniak (Sr., Wheaton North)

PR - 11'7.75"

  • 9th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Brooke Neri (Sr., Mt. Prospect [Prospect])

PR - 11'9.25"

  • 13th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Glenbrook South Sectional Champion


  1. Ava Offermann (Sr., Joliet West)

PR - 11'3.75"

  • 15th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Rock Island Sectional Champion

  • Southwest Prairie Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Macee Olson (Jr., Batavia)

PR - 11'6.25"

  • 17th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Kane County Champion


  1. Sophia Cabrere (Sr., Naperville [Neuqua Valley])

PR - 11'6"

  • 17th at IHSA 3A State Meet


2A

  1. Molly Russelburg (Jr., Aurora Central Catholic)

PR - 12'1.25"

  • Runner-Up at AAU Junior Olympics

  • AAU Region 13 Champion

  • 5th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Sterling Sectional Champion

  • GCAC Conference Champion

  • Kane County Champion

  • GCAC Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Aliza Dominique (Sr., Sherrard)

PR - 11'7.25"

  • 13th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • 3rd at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Rock Falls Sectional Champion

  • TRAC Conference Champion


  1. Reagan Bishop (Jr., Eureka)

PR - 11'9.25"

  • 6th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • 17th at Nike Outdoor Nationals

  • 6th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Pontiac Sectional Champion

  • Heart of Illinois Conference Champion

  • Heart of Illinois Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Samantha Brown (Jr., Danville)

PR - 11'8"

  • 12th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Violet Weinman (Sr., Metamora)

PR - 10'11"

  • 8th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • AAU Region 15 Champion

  • AAU Ozark District Champion

  • 6th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Mid-Illini Conference Champion


  1. Kendal Zerrusen (Jr., Tolono Unity)

PR - 11'1"

  • 8th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Cecily Smith (So., Mahomet-Seymour)

PR - 11'6.25"

  • 14th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. McCayla Rowatt (Sr., Marion)

PR - 10'8"

  • 9th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • South Seven Conference Champion


  1. Bre Lehman (Jr., Eureka)

PR - 11'2.5"

  • 11th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Sophia Pauli (So., Bartonville [Limestone])

PR - 10'10"

  • 14th at IHSA 2A State Meet


1A

  1. Alexis Punsalan (Jr., Somonauk)

PR - 12'0"

  • State Champion at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Illinois Top Times Champion


  1. Sophia Burciaga (Sr., Braidwood [Reed-Custer])

PR - 11'8.5"

  • State Champion at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Pontiac Sectional Champion

  • ICE Conference Champion


  1. Addie Lehman (Jr., Peoria Christian)

PR - 11'3"

  • 3rd at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Lewistown Sectional Champion


  1. Chloe McCormick (Jr., Downs [Tri-Valley])

PR - 10'0"

  • 7th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Maroa-Forsyth Sectional Champion


  1. Meagan Carmouche (So., Bloomington Central Catholic)

PR - 10'8"


  1. Ava Tucker (Jr., Shelbyville)

PR - 10'0"

  • 11th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Tuscola Sectional Champion

  • CIC Conference Champion


  1. Marryn Ferguson (Fr., Bushnell-Prairie City)

PR - 9'7.75"

  • State Champion at IESA 1A State Meet

  • IESA Galva Sectional Champion

  • Little Prairieland Conference Champion


  1. Liv Hoene (Sr., Effingham [St. Anthony])

PR - 9'6.5"

  • 15th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Ella Brawner (Fr., Gillespie)

PR - 9'3.75"

  • 4th at IESA 3A State Meet

  • IESA Gillespie Sectional Champion

  • Macoupin County Champion


  1. Asher Ronan (Jr., Virden [North Mac])

PR - 9'0.5"

  • 14th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Macoupin County Champion

 
 
 
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