Things may have calmed down this weekend with the availability of meets throughout the country for Ohio athletes. However, the performances were still elite. Some new names have entered the conversation when it comes to big performances and OH #1 marks. Notably, there was a new standard set this weekend in both the girls and boys pole vault. Here is a rundown of this weekend's biggest moments.
Kadia Rock gets it done in the Big Apple
Kadia Rock (Spire Academy 2026) went to the Big Apple for the Puma New York International Showcase and picked up right where she left off in the 400m dash. Rock ran a 54.85, surging to the win in a highly competitive field. She was the only one to crack the 54-second mark despite four girls coming within a second of Rock. This is a new OH #1 mark and sits at US #7.
The Auburn commit holds an impressive resume including a first place finish at the indoor adidas Track Nationals meet last year in the 200m dash where she ran 23.94 and a second place finish in the 400m with a 54.66.
Since Rock competes for Spire Academy, she will not get a chance to compete at the indoor or outdoor state meet. However, her emphasis will turn towards even more national competition and Spire meets as the season progresses.
Claire Iaciofano looks to continue her undefeated streak in the pole vault
The two-time outdoor state champion in the pole vault is climbing once again. Claire Iaciofano (Turpin 2026) hit her season best, vaulting 13-0 and cracking the 13-foot mark for the first time this indoor season. This is a new OH #1 mark and tied for US #3. Her indoor season has been busy so far, with meets every weekend this month.
Iaciofano will try to make it three in a row this year for outdoor state titles before heading off to compete at the University of Virginia. These past two outdoor seasons, she was undefeated. Before all of this, she will contend for her first indoor title. Iaciofano typically has her best marks at the end of each season, which makes her one to follow with a lot of upside.
*Iaciofano pole vaulted to a first place finish at last year's state meet / Photo Credit: Kailey Zagst
The pole vault bar keeps on rising on the boys side
Speaking of pole vault, the boys side now has another new OH #1. Last weekend it was Corey Davis (Chesapeake 2026) with 16-4, but watch out because this weekend Luke Schnieber (Cin. Co. Day 2027) just made it 16-7.
Schnieber had himself a performance at the Ohio State High School Qualifier #2 Meet and once again, raised the bar quite literally for the rest of the state. He tied his personal-best with the 16-7 mark, also good for US #10.
Last outdoor season, he had two major breakthrough meets where he jumped 16-5 at the Mason Rod Russell Invitational and then a 16-7 at the OHSAA Division 3 Region 12- Troy meet. This momentum gained allowed him to place third at the state championships the following weekend.
This year could be the one for Schnieber. Starting off the season so well has undoubtedly built a lot of confidence. The success could include some state titles in his future.
Crew Estep and Koa Anoai produce top shot-put marks at the Cedarville University Richey Tune-Up HS Indoor Meet
It was a great shot-put battle between Crew Estep (Spr. Northwestern 2027) and Koa Anoai (Moeller 2027) at the Cedarville University Rickey Tune-Up HS Indoor Meet. Estep acquired the OH #1 mark with his throw of 59-10 while Anoai was right behind with a 58-4.75 throw, capturing OH #3.
Both are juniors this year and have emerged as two of the top contenders in the state. This is Estep's first indoor season competing. Last outdoor season, he placed 4th at the OHSAA Division 2 State Championships. His throw from this past weekend was nearly a foot over what he threw at the state meet. With that being said, he holds an overall personal-best of 63-3 which was set at his district meet last season.
Now let's talk about Anoai. His improvement is something that has to be noted. He came into this indoor season with a personal-best of 49-0. Clearly, something clicked as he absolutely shattered that mark last weekend with 56-1.23. As if that wasn't impressive enough, he went even further this weekend with his 58-4.75 throw.
Both of these athletes will be ones to look out for as the season progresses.
Consistency is Key for Keyes
Braylon Keyes (Springfield 2027) wanted a level up in the 60mH rankings. He sure captured that this weekend at the Cedarville University Richey Tune-up HS Indoor Meet, tying the OH #1 mark with 8.02. He shares this accolade with Wyatt Augsburger (Oak Harbor 2026) who ran the same time two weekends ago at the Sid Sink High School Open.
This was a tight race as Keng Martin (Wayne 2027) and Bradyn Long (Cedarville 2027) produced marks of 8.12 and 8.13 respectively to challenge Keyes for the win.
Last indoor season, Keyes finished 6th at the OATCCC D1 Indoor State Meet, running 8.25 in the 60mH. It is safe to say that he contends for something much higher this year. Within the three indoor meets he has competed this year, he beat that mark in every finals section. The consistency is something that is going to get him far this season.
*Keyes (pictured far left) ran to a 5th place finish in the 60mH at the University of Michigan High School Showcase / Photo Credit: MileSplit
Glenville is set up for another dominant relay season
Glenville put together two standout relay teams, running 1:28.53 in the 4x200m and 3:24.99 in the 4x400m at the NEOITC Series Green Division #2 Meet for new OH #1 marks. Consistently, they are one of the top programs in the state when it comes to the sprint events and it may be hard for anyone to put together a relay faster than they can.
Last indoor season, they finished as state champions at the OATCCC D3 Indoor State Meet for both relays, They also held the top 4x200m time run by any team in the state when the season was said and done last year. Butler was the only team that ran faster than them in the 4x400m.
