List will be in the following order
1. All Class All Time Top Ten
2. AAAA Boys All Time Top Ten
3. AAA Boys All Time Top Ten
4. AA Boys All Time Top Ten
5. A Boys All Time Top Ten
6. Boys 2020's by Class
7. Boys 2010's by Class
8. Boys 2000's by Class
9. Boys 1990's by Class
10. Boys 1980's by Class
11. Boys 1970's by Class
12. Boys 1960's by Class
13. Boys 1950's
14. Boys 1940's
15. Boys 1930's
16. Boys 1920's
17. Boys 1910's
* indicates that this athlete or team would have made the list if each
athlete or team was allowed to make the list only once. Their points will be
counted in the exclusive scoring method only.
Special Note: Prior to 1972, only first place times were typically reported. This means that there may be a name or two that deserved to be on these lists that are not due to the lack of information. If anyone has access to full results from 1914-1971, please forward them to us and we'll be glad to include them in this listing.
Updated through 2026 State Meet
Pole Vault
All Class All Time Top Ten
Year Name School Height
1. 1995 Casey Freed Parkersburg 17.00
2. 2016 Tristan Slater Capital 16.00
2. 2021 Frank Amore Washington 16.00
4. 1998 David Kessler Nitro 15.0125
5. 1994 Casey Freed Parkersburg 15.01
6. 2015 Austin Garrett Ritchie 15.00
6. 2007 Seth Beckner Buffalo 15.00
6. 1997 Josh Bradford Nitro 15.00
6. 1989 Jeff Core Parkersburg 15.00
6. 1989 Dan Papa St. Albans 15.00
6. 2002 Lucas Howell Morgantwon 15.00
Pole Vault
AAAA Boys All Time Top Ten
Year Name School Height
1. 2026 Russell Day Spring Mills 13.06
1. 2026 Sam Wannemacher University 13.06
1. 2026 James Cook Huntington 13.06
4. 2026 Joel Moreland Morgantown 13.00
5. 2026 Nathan O'Dell Hurricane 12.06
5. 2026 Cameron Kelly Hurricane 12.06
5. 2026 Alex Greer Parkersburg 12.06
8. 2026 James Gipple University 12.00
8. 2026 Caleb Burgos Washington 12.00
8. 2026 Jacob Carman Wheeling Park 12.00
Pole Vault
AAA Boys All Time Top Ten
Year Name School Height
1. 1995 Casey Freed Parkersburg 17.00
2. 2016 Tristan Slater Capital 16.00
2. 2021 Frank Amore Washington 16.00
4. 1998 David Kessler Nitro 15.0125
5. 1994 Casey Freed Parkersburg 15.01
6. 1997 Josh Bradford Nitro 15.00
6. 1989 Jeff Core Parkersburg 15.00
6. 1989 Dan Papa St. Albans 15.00
6. 2022 Lucas Howell Morgantown 15.00
10. 1992 Ray Thomas Huntington 14.07
* 2021 Christian Sorge Wheeling Park 14.06
* 2003 Chris McGhee Nitro 14.06
* 1990 Terry Church Parkersburg South 14.06
* 1990 Brian Sambuco John Marshall 14.06
Pole Vault
AA Boys All Time Top Ten
Year Name School Height
1. 2015 Austin Garrett Ritchie 15.00
2. 2001 Michael Powell St. Marys 14.07
3. 2016 Austin Garrett Ritchie 14.06
3. 2015 Bryson Dennison Braxton 14.06
3. 1999 Robert Tant Winfield 14.06
6. 2001 Connor Robertson Winfield 14.03
7. 2021 Ian Johnson Winfield 14.00
7. 2021 Cael McCutcheon Point Pleasant 14.00
7. 2014 Bryson Dennison Braxton 14.00
7. 2000 Connor Robertson Winfield 14.00
7. 1978 Glen Jeffries Poca 14.00
* 1971 Keith Thornton Magnolia 13.08
* 2008 Seth Kendall Winfield 13.07
* 2010 Cody Masters Ritchie 13.07
* 2011 Cody Masters Ritchie 13.07
Pole Vault
A Boys All Time Top Ten
Year Name School Height
1. 2007 Seth Beckner Buffalo 15.00
2. 1999 Andrew Fenton Williamstown 14.06
2. 2024 Sage Landis Doddridge 14.06
4. 2019 Reese Burnside Doddridge 14.00
4. 2012 Keiffer Reed Charleston Catholic 14.00
4. 2009 Cuylor Edgell Doddridge 14.00
4. 2007 Ryan Flowers Williamstown 14.00
8. 2013 Hunter LeMasters Tyler Consolidated 13.10
9. 1989 Benny Todaro Mount Hope 13.06
9. 1990 Benny Todaro Mount Hope 13.06
9. 1993 Dave Norris Cameron 13.06
9. 1998 Andrew Fenton Williamstown 13.06
9. 1999 Sam Dooley Mount Hope 13.06
9. 2000 Ryan Parsons Williamstown 13.06
9. 2006 Seth Beckner Buffalo Putnam 13.06
9. 2011 Keiffer Reed Charleston Catholic 13.06
9. 2011 Cam Kinder Gilmer 13.06
9. 2012 Alex Marchetti Williamstown 13.06
9. 2015 Dyllon Hayes Doddridge 13.06
9. 2021 Reese Burnside Doddridge 13.06
9. 2024 Gunner Fertig Buffalo 13.06
By The Decades
Pole Vault
AAA Boys 2020's
Year Name School Height
1. 2026 Russell Day Spring Mills 13.06
1. 2026 Sam Wannemacher University 13.06
1. 2026 James Cook Huntington 13.06
4. 2026 Joel Moreland Morgantown 13.00
5. 2026 Nathan O'Dell Hurricane 12.06
5. 2026 Cameron Kelly Hurricane 12.06
5. 2026 Alex Greer Parkersburg 12.06
By The Decades
Pole Vault
AAA Boys 2020's
Year Name School Height
1. 2021 Frank Amore Washington 16.00
2. 2022 Lucas Howell Morgantown 15.00
3. 2021 Christian Sorge Wheeling Park 14.06
4. 2022 Landon Young Morgantown 14.00
4. 2024 Cohen Jorden Cabell Midland 14.00
4. 2025 Noah Kintz Bridgeport 14.00
4. 2025 Joel Moreland Morgantown 14.00
By The Decades
Pole Vault
AA Boys 2020's
Year Name School Height
1. 2021 Ian Johnson Winfield 14.00
1. 2021 Cael McCutcheon Point Pleasant 14.00
3. 2022 Ian Johnson Winfield 13.06
3. 2023 Cristian Penaloza Winfield 13.06
3. 2025 Tanner Detrick Keyser 13.06
3. 2025 Cohen McDaniel Point Pleasant 13.06
3. 2026 Trey McDonough Doddridge 13.06
By The Decades
Pole Vault
A Boys 2020's
Year Name School Height
1. 2024 Sage Landis Doddridge 14.06
2. 2021 Reese Burnside Doddridge 13.06
2. 2024 Gunner Fertig Buffalo 13.06
4. 2023 Gunner Fertig Buffalo 13.00
4. 2023 Sage Landis Tyler Consolidated 13.00
4. 2025 Tristan Swiger Doddridge 13.00
* 2025 Trey McDonough Doddridge 12.06
* 2022 Kodi Camp Ritchie 12.06
By The Decades
Pole Vault
AAA Boys 2010's
Year Name School Height
1. 2016 Tristan Slater Capital 16.00
2. 2014 Tristan Slater Capital 14.06
2. 2013 Tristan Slater Capital 14.06
4. 2019 Steven Eaton St. Albans 14.00
4. 2019 Christian Sorge Wheeling Park 14.00
4. 2018 Steven Eaton St. Albans 14.00
4. 2017 Jonathan Garver Hedgesville 14.00
4. 2016 Zane Griffith Ripley 14.00
4. 2015 Tristan Slater Capital 14.00
4. 2015 Christian Smith Winfield 14.00
4. 2014 Zane Griffith Ripley 14.00
4. 2014 Chris Cochran Winfield 14.00
4. 2012 Alex Howden Hurricane 14.00
4. 2012 Nash Thomas Preston 14.00
By The Decades
Pole Vault
AA Boys 2010's
Year Name School Height
1. 2015 Austin Garrett Ritchie 15.00
2. 2016 Austin Garrett Ritchie 14.06
2. 2015 Bryson Dennison Braxton 14.06
4. 2014 Bryson Dennison Braxton 14.00
5. 2011 Cody Masters Ritchie 13.07
5. 2010 Cody Masters Ritchie 13.07
* 2018 Haden Coon Roane 13.06
* 2017 Haden Coon Roane 13.06
* 2012 Hunter Lemasters Tyler Consol. 13.06
* 2018 Joshua Osborn Bridgeport 13.00
* 2017 Kurtis Moore Winfield 13.00
* 2017 Joshua Osborn Bridgeport 13.00
* 2014 Sam Hadjis Bridgeport 13.00
* 2012 Paige Haught Ritchie 13.00
By The Decades
Pole Vault
A Boys 2010's
Year Name School Height
1. 2019 Reese Burnside Doddridge 14.00
1. 2012 Keiffer Reed Chas. Catholic 14.00
3. 2013 Hunter LeMasters Tyler Consol 13.10
4. 2015 Dyllon Hayes Doddridge 13.06
4. 2012 Alex Marchetti Williamstown 13.06
4. 2011 Keiffer Reed Chas. Catholic 13.06
4. 2011 Cam Kinder Gilmer 13.06
By The Decades Pole Vault AAA Boys 2000's Year Name School Distance 1. 2003 Chris McGhee Nitro 14'6 2. 2009 Eric Ripley Wheeling Park 14'4 3. 2002 Ryan Rader Parkersburg 14'0 3. 2000 Justin Southall Ripley 14'0 3. 2000 Brian Albaugh Wheeling Park 14'0 6. 2002 Chris McGhee Nitro 13'9 6. 2002 Adam Albaugh Wheeling Park 13'9 By The Decades Pole Vault AA Boys 2000's Year Name School Distance 1. 2001 Michael Powell St. Marys 14'7 2. 2001 Connor Robertson Winfield 14'3 3. 2000 Connor Robertson Winfield 14'0 4. 2008 Seth Kendall Winfield 13'7 5. 2001 Jason Buttrey Williamstown 13'6 5. 2000 Travis Lett Poca 13'6 * 2009 Cody Masters Ritchie 13'0 * 2005 Michael Manning Ritchie 13'0 * 2004 Michael Manning Ritchie 13'0 * 2004 Raymond Powers Bridgeport 13'0 * 2004 David Haws Bridgeport 13'0 * 2003 Michael Manning Ritchie 13'0 * 2003 Dustoin Mutscaelkhaus Liberty (H) 13'0 * 2003 Jason Alvis Roane 13'0 * 2000 Garrett Butler Frankfort 13'0 * 2000 Andrew Mercer Tyler Consol. 13'0 * 2001 Garrett Butler Frankfort 13'0 By The Decades Pole Vault A Boys 2000's Year Name School Distance 1. 2007 Seth Beckner Buffalo 15'0 2. 2009 Cuylor Edgell Doddridge 14'0 3. 2007 Ryan Flowers Williamstown 14'0 4. 2006 Seth Beckner Buffalo Putnam 13'6 4. 2000 Ryan Parsons Williamstown 13'6 6. 2007 Benjamin Powers Williamstown 13'0 6. 2007 Cuylor Edgell Doddridge 13'0 6. 2006 Ryan Flowers Williamsotwn 13'0 6. 2005 Matt Craddock Mt. Hope 13'0 6. 2004 Willie Sarine Doddridge 13'0 By The Decades Pole Vault AAA Boys 1990's Year Name School Distance 1. 1995 Casey Freed Parkersburg 17'0 2. 1998 David Kessler Nitro 15'1 1/4 3. 1994 Casey Freed Parkersburg 15'1 4. 1997 Josh Bradford Nitro 15'0 5. 1992 Ray Thomas Huntington 14'7 6. 1993 Ray Thomas Huntington 14'6 6. 1990 Terry Church Parkers. South 14'6 6. 1990 Brian Sambuco John Marshall 14'6 By The Decades Pole Vault AA Boys 1990's Year Name School Distance 1. 1999 Robert Tant Winfield 14'6 2. 1997 Robert Bills St. Marys 13'6 2. 1993 Jeff Burrell Williamstown 13'6 4. 1991 Shane Bills St. Marys 13'0 4. 1992 Brad McMullen Williamstown 13'0 4. 1993 Matthew Owens St. Marys 13'0 4. 1994 Jeremy Kimble Williamstown 13'0 4. 1996 Russ Jesse Sissonville 13'0 4. 1998 Robert Tant Winfield 13'0 4. 1999 Conner Robertson Winfield 13'0 By The Decades Pole Vault A Boys 1990's Year Name School Distance 1. 1999 Andrew Fenton Williamstown 14'6 2. 1999 Sam Dooley Mount Hope 13'6 2. 1998 Andrew Fenton Williamstown 13'6 2. 1993 Dave Norris Cameron 13'6 2. 1990 Benny Todaro Mount Hope 13'6 6. 1995 Robert Bills St. Marys 13'0 6. 1998 Ryan Parsons Williamstown 13'0 By The Decades Pole Vault AAA Boys 1980's Year Name School Distance 1. 1989 Jeff Core Parkersburg 15'0 1. 1989 Dan Papa St. Albans 15'0 3. 1983 Brian Sheilds Elkins 14'2 4. 1980 Gino Vercelotti Wheeling Park 14'1 5. 1987 Shawn Harmon Huntington East 13'6 5. 1987 Maple Parkersburg 13'6 5. 1987 Dave Donoy Wheeling Park 13'6 5. 1985 John Mongold Jefferson 13'6 5. 1983 Dave Workman Park. South 13'6 5. 1982 Brian Shields Elkins 13'6 5. 1983 Dave Deskins Park. South 13'6 By The Decades Pole Vault AA Boys 1980's Year Name School Distance 1. 1985 Chris Garnes Sissonville 13'0 2. 1984 Russell Steele St. Marys 12'6 2. 1988 Clive Bowie Wash. Irving 12'6 4. 1980 Jay Houchens Hampshire 12'0 4. 1981 Rob Lowther Gilmer 12'0 4. 1982 Mark Vestal Greenbrier West 12'0 4. 1982 Alan White Doddridge 12'0 4. 1983 Jeff Templeton St. Marya 12'0 4. 1984 Scott Staubs Musselman 12'0 4. 1984 Charles Linton Musselman 12'0 4. 1984 Steve Canterbury St. Marys 12'0 4. 1985 Charles Linton Musselman 12'0 4. 1985 Jimmy Butts Musselman 12'0 4. 1987 Preston Reed St. Marys 12'0 4. 1988 Ray Richards Shady Spring 12'0 4. 1989 Casey Cantrell Doddridge 12'0 4. 1989 Darren Prochazka Musselman 12'0 By The Decades Pole Vault A Boys 1980's Year Name School Distance 1. 1989 Benny Todaro Mount Hope 13'6 2. 1985 Todd Connelly Mount Hope 12'6 2. 1982 Steve Sanger Mount Hope 12'6 4. 1986 Bill Midcap Valley Wetzel 12'2 5. 1983 Kevin Ramey Mount Hope 12'0 5. 1983 Todd Connelly Mount Hope 12'0 5. 1984 Todd Connelly Mount Hope 12'0 5. 1985 Lee Brown Valley Wetzel 12'0 5. 1985 Landon Loving Mount Hope 12'0 5. 1987 Benny Todaro Mount Hope 12'0 By The Decades Pole Vault AAA Boys 1970's Year Name School Distance 1. 1975 Mark Richards Parkersburg 13'10 1/4 2. 1978 Wes Vercelotti Wheeling Park 13'8 2. 1978 Tim Eaton Parkers. South 13'8 4. 1979 Tim Eaton Parkers. South 13'6 4. 1977 Dave Thomas Nitro 13'6 6. 1975 Mike Cain John Marshall 13'3 * 1972 Tim Moore John Marshall 13'0 1/4 By The Decades Pole Vault AA Boys 1970's Year Name School Distance 1. 1978 Glen Jeffries Poca 14'0 2. 1971 Keith Thornton Magnolia 13'8 3. 1979 Glen Jeffries Poca 13'6 4. 1970 Keith Thornton Magnolia 13'5 1/4 4. 1970 Ed Vaughn St. Marys 13'5 1/4 6. 1972 Dave Bailey Gilmer 13'0 6. 1971 Roger Beckner Poca 13'0 * 1975 Joby Seibert Berkeley Springs12'8 By The Decades Pole Vault A Boys 1970's Year Name School Distance 1. 1979 Cuther Watts Mount Hope 13'0 2. 1979 Paul Knight Mount Hope 12'6 3. 1976 Whinie Barrackville 12'0 3. 1976 Ronnie Patterson Meadow Bridge 12'0 3. 1977 Rodney Stansberry Doddridge 12'0 3 1978 Paul Knight Mount Hope 12'0 3. 1979 Tim Hizer Paden City 12'0 3. 1979 Handshaw Meadow Bridge 12'0 By The Decades Pole Vault AAA Boys 1960's Year Name School Distance 1. 1968 Mike Burrell Charleston 13'5 1/4 1. 1968 Mike Murray St. Albans 13'5 1/4 3. 1968 Richard Penn Mt. Hope 13'0 3. 1967 Tom Stevenson G. Washington 13'0 3. 1969 Charley Childress Barboursville 13'0 6. 1967 Mike Burrell Charelston 12'8 1/4 * 1961 John Bentley Stonewall Jack. 12'6 1/2 By The Decades Pole Vault AA-A Boys 1960's Year Name School Distance 1. 1968 Richard Beckner Poca 13'2 1/2 2. 1969 Richard Penn Mount Hope 12'10 3. 1969 Bob Milner Cedar Grove 12'6 3. 1969 Ed Vaughn St. Marys 12'6 5. 1965 Richard Eubanks Mount Hope 12'3 6. 1969 Hess Fayetteville 12'0 By The Decades Pole Vault All Boys 1950's Year Name School Distance 1. 1953 Rock Ehle Charleston 12'1 2. 1952 Rock Ehle Charleston 11'9 3 1953 Dave Tork West Fairmont 11'7 3. 1959 Jim Eddins Huntington 11'7 5. 1954 Jim Shai Charleston 11'6 6. 1957 Blaine Corrick Elkins 11'2 * 1958 Palumbo Charles Town 11'0 * 1958 Slack Huntington 11'0 * 1956 Gary O'Kelley Dunbar 11'0 * 1956 Maskers East Bank 11'0 * 1955 Wayne Davis Bluefield 11'0 By The Decades Pole Vault All Boys 1940's Year Name School Distance 1. 1940 Henry Pruett Charleston 11'8 2. 1949 Tom Morrison Huntington 11'4 3. 1942 Mckay Tridelphia 11'3 3. 1947 Jack Shockey Fayetteville 11'3 3. 1947 Young Stonewall Jack. 11'3 3. 1942 Lads Washington Irv. 11'3 3. 1942 Wooten Huntington 11'3 By The Decades Pole Vault All Boys 1930's Year Name School Distance 1. 1936 Albert Savage Oak Hill 11'8 2. 1938 Chuck Bradbury Triadelphia 11'6 2. 1938 Garretson Huntington 11'6 2. 1931 Phil Baer Huntington 11'6 5. 1935 Elmer Kloetzer Wheeling 11'4 6. 1939 Jimmy Gilligan Wheeling 11'3 6. 1930 Lykins Huntington 11'3 6. 1930 Sawyers Oak Hill 11'3 By The Decades Pole Vault All Boys 1920's Year Name School Distance T1.1925 Paul Heydrick Charleston 12'0 T1.1925 Bob "Hank" Ewing Wheeling 12'0 3. 1924 Paul Heydrick Charleston 11'3 3/4 4. 1928 Sortet Huntington 11'3 5. 1923 Homer McCoy Huntington 11'0 3/4 6. 1929 Hunter Huntington 11'0 * 1927 Parriott Huntington 10'10 * 1927 H McCoy Huntington 10'10 By The Decades Pole Vault All Boys 1910's Year Name School Distance 1. 1916 Ted Lively Charleston 10'6 3/4 2. 1915 Barringer Huntington 10'5 1/2 3. 1919 Stuart Huntington 10'2 T4.1915 Ted Lively Charleston 10'0 T4.1915 Ross Buckhannon 10'0 T6.1914 Dug Freutel Huntington 9'9 T6.1914 Barringer Huntington 9'9 T5.1914 Shumaker Buck. Upshur 9'9 T5.1915 Stoops Sistersville 9'9