Ann O'Keefe (MI) captures third regional pole vault crown

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Ann O'Keefe captures third regional pole vault crown


By SCOTT NOVAK
Monday, May 22, 2006 11:00 AM EDT

Dowagiac Daily News

ST. JOSEPH - For the third time in four years, Dowagiac's Ann O'Keefe is a regional champion in the pole vault.


Dowagiac's Ann O'Keefe is a three-time regional champion in the pole vault.
O'Keefe will be joined at the state track meet on June 3 at Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern High School by Elijah Caldwell and the boy's 400-meter relay team.

O'Keefe cleared 10-feet to sucessfully defend her regional title.

“Sometimes we take Ann O'Keefe for granted,â€Â

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Ann had the most structured approach of any vaulter at that meet, men or women. It was truly impressive to see her on the runway.

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'Keefe fourth in pole vault at finals

By SCOTT NOVAK / Dowagiac Daily News
Monday, June 5, 2006 10:16 AM EDT

Dowagiac senior Ann O'Keefe capped a brilliant high school career with a fourth place finish at the Division 2 state track finals at Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern High School on Saturday.

O'Keefe broke her own school record when she cleared 10-feet-9.

Lisa Krupp of Sparta won the event with a jump of 11-3. Becca Pilkerton of Dexter was second at 11-3 and Brandi Hagan of Forest Hills Northern was third at 11-3.

Krupp won the state championship based on fewer misses at previous heights.

“Ann jumped very, very well coming close to making 11-feet today,â€Â