Providence, RI–Mikritch Arslanyan returned the pole vault title to Cranston West after Nick Tyler of Portsmouth held it for two years. Arslanyan won the state meet with a vault of 13 feet, 6 inches. Mark Strawderman of Cranston West won in 2009 and 2010. Arslanyan also won the Class A pole vault at 13-0. “Mike had a goal for two years to win a state championship in the pole vault,” coach Keith Croft said. “He worked tirelessly and built upon the legacy of great pole vaulters from Cranston West.” more
