'It's been a journey.' Central Catholic athlete thanks supporters after 3rd straight state title
CHARLESTON, Illinois (WMBD) – It was a historic Saturday at the 130th IHSA Boys State Track and Field meet at Eastern Illinois. A Central Illinois athlete broke an all-time record.
Bloomington Central Catholic's Isaiah Whitaker set a new IHSA mark in the pole vault, leaping 17 feet, 6.5 inches.
But it was also the Saint Junior's third consecutive state championship in the 1A pole vault.
Whitaker is a young man who's thankful for those who have pushed him along the way.
It means a lot. Just knowing that I can come here and consistently compete and get the job done, get points for my team and help my team out, it's just great. I'd like to thank my coaches and everyone out there supporting me. It's been a journey and I'd like to thank them all
Isaiah Whitaker
Whitaker's win helped push Central Catholic to a top ten team finish in the 1A boys standings.
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