After a shaky first experience at state as a sophomore, Christian Locke heads to Reed Stadium with new found momentum
First year Jeff City jitters behind him, Christian Locke could become NEMO's third state champion Pole vaulter this weekend in the Class 3 Meet
 / Chris Duerr
HANNIBAL POLE VAULTER CHRISTIAN LOCKE TRIES TO EARN PROGRAMS SECOND STRAIGHT POLE VAULT TITLE
While his Hannibal Teammate Kyle Wessel was busy winning a State Championship last May, then Sophomore Christian Locke was learning a hard lesson about pole vaulting on the big stage in Jefferson City.
A disappointing experience to be sure, but one that may have laid the seeds for a future title.
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