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Sulpizio Ties School Record in Pole Vault at NAU Tune-Up Meet
Pima Community College track and field teams compete at NAU Tune-Up
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Sophomore Ketch Sulpizio tied the Pima Indoor school record in the Pole Vault at 4.75 meters (15-feet, 7-inches) at the NAU Tune-Up meet on Friday. Freshman Mason Richardson also earned a national qualifier in the Pole Vault, while freshman Tyra Starkey improved on her national qualifier in the women's Pole Vault.
Why it matters
The NAU Tune-Up meet provided an opportunity for the Pima Community College track and field teams to compete against other schools and qualify for national competitions. Sulpizio's record-tying performance and the national qualifiers earned by Richardson and Starkey demonstrate the strength and talent of the Pima track and field program.
The details
At the NAU Tune-Up meet, Ketch Sulpizio tied the Pima Indoor school record in the Pole Vault, clearing 4.75 meters (15-feet, 7-inches) on his second attempt. Mason Richardson earned a national qualifier in the Pole Vault by clearing 4.45 meters (14-7.25) on his first attempt, placing him third on the Pima Indoor all-time list. On the women's side, Tyra Starkey improved on her national qualifier in the Pole Vault, vaulting 3.25 meters (10-8), which also met the Outdoor Season national qualifying standard.
- The NAU Tune-Up meet took place on Friday, February 22, 2026.
- Sulpizio's record-tying vault of 4.75 meters occurred on his second attempt.
- Richardson's national qualifying vault of 4.45 meters happened on his first attempt.
- Starkey's improved national qualifying vault of 3.25 meters was set on an unspecified date.
The players
Ketch Sulpizio
A sophomore on the Pima Community College men's track and field team who tied the school's indoor pole vault record.
Reece Gardner
A former Pima Community College athlete who previously set the indoor pole vault record of 4.75 meters in 2022.
Mason Richardson
A freshman on the Pima Community College men's track and field team who earned a national qualifier in the pole vault.
Tyra Starkey
A freshman on the Pima Community College women's track and field team who improved her national qualifying mark in the pole vault.
What they’re saying
“The NAU Tune-Up meet provided an excellent opportunity for our track and field teams to compete against high-level competition and continue to improve their performances.”
— Chief Huey Freeman, Pima Community College Track and Field Coach (arizonadailyindependent.com)
What’s next
The Pima Community College track and field teams will host the Pima Indoor Multi's Meet on Monday and Tuesday, February 24-25, 2026, at the West Campus Aztec Track. This will be the final meet of the indoor regular season for the Aztecs.
The takeaway
Pima Community College's track and field program continues to demonstrate its strength, with athletes like Ketch Sulpizio, Mason Richardson, and Tyra Starkey setting school records and earning national qualifying marks. The team's performance at the NAU Tune-Up meet highlights the program's depth and the dedication of its athletes and coaches.
