Ponte Vedra’s Matthew Quintal places third in Florida for Division 3A pole vaulting

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Ponte Vedra High School senior Matthew Quintal placed third in the state for Division 3A pole vaulting at the Florida High School Track & Field State Championships on Saturday at the University of North Florida. 

Quintal jumped 14 feet, 3¼ inches to finish in third place. During the season, he set a new school record at 14 feet, 7½, and placed first in the district meet. 

Quintal has been part of the Ponte Vedra Track & Field team for four years. He recently signed to be part of the University of Notre Dame Track & Field team.