CJ Smith                       12         Lawrence Central

            One of the classiest competitors that I have ever witnessed in all of my years of coaching. Has the same outgoing, supportive demeanor if he is doing well or if he is having an off day. Has the potential to set the state meet record.

Will Schott                    12         Roncalli

            Has a great build for a collegiate decathlete. Season out look remains good, despite two big losses; Jumps coach Travis Rodgers is now at Fishers, and training partner Julian Zunarelli has graduated.

Stephen Kolbe              10         Warsaw

            Came on strong towards the end of last season. Clutch performer. Jumps well in all conditions. Has a really bright future.

Matt Stewart                  11         Hobart

            Also a solid hurdler, he needs to have a big year if this is to be the best team in Hobart's history. He starts training pretty early, so we should seem some big jumps from him in March.

Kewan Davis                 12         Southport

            Tranferred from Lawrence Central to Southport last year for basketball reasons, so spent most of last year adjusting to new settings. I was impressed that he ran track at all last year.

Alex Rowe                    12         Ben Davis

            Tough competitor. Delayed a necessary shoulder surgery until after last season so he wouldn't miss any meets. That decision cost him his final football season, but had him ready for the wrestling and track seasons. 

Stephen Keller               12         Kouts

            Considering his dad is a track coach, Stephen is a relatively raw athlete. Things started to click for him at the end of the year. He was a 5'8 jumper as a sophomore, and didn't jump again until late last year.

Paris Davenport                        12         Griffith

            The best jumper to come out of Griffith since Lance Moe. But he is not nearly as polished as Moe.

Austin Jamerson           11         Merrillville

            This guy is everywhere on the track. There isn't much that he can not do. He is usually a quick starter, and does a lot of indoor meets. Top ten overall athlete.

Eric Blackmon               11         Evansville Harrison

            Had a very slow start to last season, but things started to click right before sectionals. Should be motivated to train in an all new facility. Also plays football and basketball.

Nick Jaeger                   12         Terre Haute South

            Loves to compete against solid competition, and plans to be the top jumper in the MIC. Also plays basketball.

Dan Purvlicis                 12         Noblesville

            Hasn't been able to get over the 6'7 barrier, but he has tons of potential. Prototypical build for a high jumper.

Carrington Robinson      11         Wayne

            Came from nowhere to place fourth at HSR finals last year. Doesn't go for big jumps every meet, which is a good thing. It kept him fresh for a late season run.

Jordan Romanov                       12         Valparaiso

            Amazing potential, but struggles a bit with consistency...which is normal for anyone who does two field events in one meet. I think he can be a great multi eventer at the next level.

Chris Vincent                 11         Princeton

            If he is able to find some decent competition this year, he can make some big improvements this year. Very good athlete.

Mike Metzger                12         North Central

            A guy that may fly under the radar all year, even though he shouldn't. Extremely hard worker. Has the homefield advantage at most of his important meets.

Braden Barnett              12         Eastern

            Is it time to give some shine to the amazing high jump coaches at Eastern? He was a 5'9 jumper at the end of the indoor season,  placing 5th at HSR. His confidence grew from that point on, and he became one of the best in the state.

Aaron Marshall              12         Hamilton Southeastern

            Very athletic, and not very tall for a high jumper. Only about 6'0, but has really good technique.

Brendon Murray             12         Hamilton Southeastern

            He will be a force once he arches over the bar a little better . I have never seen him get his hips high enough, he just sits flat over the bar.  Could be a 6'9 jumper this year.

Nathan Brown                12         East Noble

            Solid all around athlete, also a top long jumper.

Richard Freeman           11         Lawrence Central

            Opportunistic jumper. Took advantage or Davis' departure, and also took advantage at the regional when other jumpers faltered. His build will make him one of the top recruits in 2013.

Joey Reed                    11         Perry Meridian

            Was overshadowed by the other Marion County high jumpers last year, but always competed well and was never intimidated by his competition. Amazing poise, and ability to convert third attempts.

Ja'Ron Terry                  12         Muncie Central

            Not very tall, and has a short approach, but is extremely explosive. Reminds me a lot of Bryan Clay.