Best NWAC programs for the Pole Vault, 2026 Outdoor
Men: Umpqua CC, rated 99, led by Troy Hockett (#2 on the national list, 4.96m) with 4 athletes on the list. Women: Lane CC, rated 99, led by Isabella Abrahams (#1 on the national list, 3.90m) with 3 athletes on the list. Each program scores its best four athletes on the national list, weighted 1.0, 0.75, 0.5 and 0.25.
Umpqua CCTroy Hockett #2 · 4.96m · Angel Mendoza #3 · 4.91m · Easton Raber #4 · 4.87m · Chase Powell #6 · 4.71m4 on the list99
Lane CCKyle Hughes #1 · 5.10m · Lucas Hoff #5 · 4.86m · Karter Sheridan #7 · 4.71m · Seth Rigsby #8 · 4.51m4 on the list97
Spokane CCJacob Goude #10 · 3.96m · Julien Ceja-Grimaldon #13 · 3.40m · Kyler Mitchell #14 · 3.30m3 on the list73
Everett CCJustice Funston #9 · 4.38m1 on the list71Lane CCIsabella Abrahams #1 · 3.90m · Amanda Bennett #2 · 3.72m · Paizlei Tucker #4 · 3.57m3 on the list99Umpqua CCEllison Huffman #3 · 3.65m · Daniela Leavitt #6 · 3.20m · Kaitlynn Bayard #7 · 3.12m · Grace Bachmeier #8 · 2.97m4 on the list91Spokane CCKara Minette #5 · 3.35m · Lacy Akre #10 · 2.85m2 on the list81Programs need at least one athlete inside the championship field (the number of Pole Vault entrants at the NWAC national meet) to be ranked. Marks are wind-legal; aided marks are replaced by the athlete's legal best.
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What is the best NWAC men's Pole Vault program?
Umpqua CC in 2026 Outdoor, ahead of Lane CC and Spokane CC. 4 NWAC programs had an athlete inside the national championship field.
What is the best NWAC women's Pole Vault program?
Lane CC in 2026 Outdoor, ahead of Umpqua CC and Spokane CC. 5 NWAC programs had an athlete inside the national championship field.
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