Brienne Wade Class: Senior Hometown: Papillon, Neb. High School: LaVista Event: Pole Vault

As a sophomore - Improved best vault by more than a foot over the past year ... ranked in the top 10 in the MAC in the pole vault.

As a freshman - Placed at each indoor meet in which she vaulted ... attained a season-best vault at the indoor MAC meet ... highest outdoor finish was at the Collegiate Series meet at UNC-Wilmington.

High School - Placed sixth in the pole vault at the Nebraska State Championship.

Ceronie’s Comments - “Brienne did a good job last year. She made a big boost in her jumping and was able to clear 11-0 on several occasions. This year she should reap the benefits of Coach Richards’ coaching and consistently clear 11-0 with the chance to clear 12-0.”

Personal - Daughter of Steve and Rita Wade ... majoring in Russian.