Bridge City pole vaulter Morgan Louvier is the KOGT Athlete of the Week sponsored by First Financial Bank.
Louvier has had a great start to the track and field season. She won the PNG Meet and then followed that with a win at the Orangefield Relays where she set a school and meet record vaulting 11-3. That beat the record of 11-0 set by Katy Thornton in 2014.
A couple of weeks ago, Louvier announced she will continue vaulting in college, as a member of the McNeese Track team.
Coach Karen Bozeman said, “In the sport of pole vault, there are many aspects to consider when executing a successful vault: strength and fitness; focus; executing the correct run, plant, takeoff, swing, turn, finish; commitment to not only practices, but educating yourself about the sport; and pushing through obstacles to obtain the victory. I have been able to see Morgan work through each of these steps the past three years, not only in her athletic career here at Bridge City High School, but in her personal life. Physically, she has become an athlete that can manage a 12’9” pole in the wind, rain, and sun. Mentally, I see her growing stronger as she works through the challenges she faces at the pit every day, working out the problems of getting over that bar that is 12’ in the air! The focus she has gained on the runway has been challenging, but she still works on keeping her focus on the vault before her to execute the perfect vault that will take her farther and higher! Morgan’s commitment to pole vault has never wavered. Because of this, she has already broken the school record of 11’ by vaulting 11’3” at the second meet of the season in Orangefield. She knows what she wants and has been relentless in going for it. I have no doubt that we will see her break her own record at some point this season.”
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