By Hayden Swope
Salina South’s Bethany Hicklin has made quite a statement over her high school track and field career after multiple state appearances and placings. Hicklin doesn’t plan to slow down any time soon.
“This is my fourth season doing track and field for Salina South,” Hicklin said. “My main event is pole vault, but I started long jump this year and I occasionally run the 100 meter dash and the 4×1 relay.”
With her main focus on pole vault, Hicklin has worked endlessly to achieve her goals, and hopes her training pays off.
“My main goal is to pole vault at least 11′ 7, to break my school record of 11′ 6, but I wouldn’t be opposed to vaulting higher,” Hicklin said. “I also would like to be the 5A girls pole vault state champion this year. I would like to be more consistent at 11′ 0, meaning I would like to make 11′ 0 on my first attempt at each meet.”
Hicklin is no stranger to the state meet in Wichita, and she has aspirations that that will also be the case this season.
“My most memorable moments in track and field would have to be making it to state every single season,” Hicklin said. “Last year I cleared 11’0 on my final attempt at state to secure my second place spot. Also all of the friends I have made through this sport are some of the closest friends I have to this day.”
After high school, Hicklin plans to further her academics in Lawrence.
“Next year I will be attending The University of Kansas and will be majoring in chemistry,” Hicklin said. “In the far future, I hope to become a Pediatrician or OB-GYN.”
