2023-24 Men's Track & Field Roster
Biography
2024
- Conference Carolinas Outdoor All-Conference Second Team Javelin
2022
- Conference Carolinas Indoor All-Conference Third Team Pole Vault
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended TL Hanna High School where he graduated in 2020
- Second best pole vaulter in TL Hanna history in 2019
- Hit his PR in the pole vault in 2019 with a height of 13'6
- Placed eighth in state in 2019
- Second best pole vaulter in JV State in 2016
PERSONAL
- Born February 14, 2002 to Randy and Angel Motes
- Majoring in Business Administration
What are your goals for the upcoming season?Â
"Win my indoor and outdoor conference, and clear 15'."
Why did you choose SWU?Â
"It felt like home compared to the other schools that offered me."
What is your favorite thing about SWU?Â
"I love the atmosphere and how tight the community of SWU is."
Why is your sport important to you?Â
"I have met a lot of great friends and coaches through the 9 years that I have vaulted. I have also learned a lot of things through my sport."
Who is your greatest influence in life? Why?Â
"I would say my biggest influence would be all of my family because they have all put their effort into me, and I have learned a lot from all of them."
Where do you want to be in 5 years?Â
"I plan to open a separate business with my life on our land, and travel."
Who is your favorite athlete?Â
"Mondo Duplantis."
What is your favorite food?Â
"Crab legs."
Historical Player Information
-
2020-21Freshman
Pole Vault
5'8"
155 lbs
-
2021-22Sophomore
Pole Vault
5'8"
155 lbs
-
2022-23Junior
Pole Vault
5'8"
155 lbs
-
2023-24Senior
Pole Vault
5'8"
155 lbs
