Quality coaches, better facilities have been instrumental in the state's increased success of pole vault at high-school level.
Coverage
Darien senior talks about injured leg that has sidelined him from state and national meet.
We were busy clicking away at Monday's meet.
Middle-distance stud Rivers vs. distance engine DeBalsi resulted in a thrilling battle at the Connecticut State Open on Monday afternoon; more highlights and coverage from the meet
Darien senior talks about his season-ending injury at the State Open meet.
Glastonbury senior defeats top-seed Spencer Brown of Wilton in 1,600m.
Windsor coach talks about his boys' team's win at State Open meet.
Tolland coach talks about his girls' team's victory at State Open meet.
Who were the top performers at Monday's meet. We have it here.