Yesterday, class of 2024 graduate and pole vaulter Paul Migas finished off his historic career with a third consecutive state championship in the IHSA 3A Pole Vault. Migas cleared 17'¾" on his final successful attempt, surpassing Nequa Valley's Nick Pennington who finished at 16'6¾".
🚨STATE CHAMP🚨
Paul Migas is the 3A State Champion in the Pole Vault!! This is his 3rd State Title!! #flightsquad pic.twitter.com/MR8CHKiCb0— The Lakes Eagles XC/T&F (@LCHSXC_TF) May 25, 2024
He has won several championships this year, beginning with a strong indoor season that included several national meets.
Photo Credit Evan Dahl, Talon Sports
Migas's interest in pole vaulting started during middle school when his parents showed him a social media post advertising a camp hosted by Millburn teacher and LCHS track coach Dan Jazo. It wasn't long before he developed a passion for it. “I have a great support system and with that, it makes it easy for me to achieve the goals that I have for myself,” he told Lakes Student Media in an interview last month.
🚨 School Record🚨
— The Lakes Eagles XC/T&F (@LCHSXC_TF) February 24, 2024
Paul Migas clears a new Lakes & Fieldhouse record at 17'1" in the Pole Vault!! #SOARtotheTOP🔥 pic.twitter.com/c0M5IczzHg
Senior Thomas Mercure finished 12th overall in the high jump at 6'3", Payton Whitehead finished 16th in the 800m, sophomore Jordan Phelan took 28th in the discus, and Mason Crowley placed 33rd in the long jump. Overall, the Eagles placed 30th in 3A, the largest division.