Brauc achieves Huskies’ first polevault state title since ’67

Brauc achieves Huskies’ first polevault state title since ’67

Lukas Brauc Credit: Moto Johnson Oak Park and River Forest High School senior Lukas Brauc was an inexperienced newcomer to pole vault when Kirsten Weismantle became the event’s new coach in 2022.  “The first time he jumped as a freshman, he popped off that pit with a big smile on his face and I knew it was the sport for him,” Weismantle said. “It’s a pleasure to help foster that joy and growth in the sport. He’s still popping off with a smile an…