Bryan “Peanut” Lay set a new personal record by clearing 13’9″ in the pole vault at the LSU Indoor Qualifying Meet held on January 24th. The mark was good enough for second place in the competition, qualifying him for the LHSAA Indoor State Championships that will be held on February 17, 2024 at the Bernie Moore Track Complex on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge.

The two-time defending Class B and Division V state champion in the Pole Vault improved his previous best by 3″ in his second attempt, a remarkable achievement given that this was the first indoor meet Lay has participated in. It is also believed to be the first time that any track athlete from Quitman High has ever participated in an indoor meet.

Lay’s second place finish was a full 9″ better than the third place competitor and trailed only the mark of 14’4.75″ achieved by Lucas Owens, of Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. 

For full LSU Indoor Qualifier Meet Results go to https://la.milesplit.com/