Tessa Sheets has already accomplished many things in the world of track despite only being a junior. This past winter, she won the indoor state championship for the pole vault.
“I felt really good and really accomplished,” Sheets said.
Sheets entered the championship ranked number one in the state with a jump of 12 feet and won the title with a jump of 11 feet.
“I was kind of disappointed [with my jump], but that indoor season I just wanted to clear 12 feet and win the state title no matter what it took,” Sheets said. “I cleared 12 feet and won the state title, so I was happy with it.”
Sheets offers some words of advice.
“No matter what you do, always make a goal and reach for it,” Sheets said. “Even if goals seem kind of cheesy or really hard to achieve, before you know it, you’ll probably achieve it. You just need the proper mental attitude.”
Sheets aims to win the outdoor pole vault state championship this spring season and possibly repeat as state champion next year for indoor as a senior.
– By Davis Palermo