Adam Wightman- Prep Athlete of the Week for Track and Field

Adam Wightman, Mountain Ridge (Sr.)

A third-place finisher in pole vault at the 6A state meet last year, Adam Wightman has certainly positioned himself as the favorite with the state meet less than a month away.

Wightman has finished first in the pole vault in every meet but one this year, and currently owns the top mark of the season at 15’09.

“Adam is an awesome athlete, strong, fast, has great integrity, hardworking, consistent, coachable and a great leader,” said Mountain Ridge coach James Barnes. “Once he clears that 16 foot height, he will always clear it, and continue to improve, because he is that type of athlete and young man. Any accolade he gets is well deserved.”

Wightman cleared 15’09 at the Davis Invite two weekends ago, and then last week cleared 15’0 in finishing first at the Wildcat Invitational at Woods Cross.

Wightman also competes in the long jump and sprints for the Sentinels this season.