| Reese Watson |
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Spring Texas
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| High School:
Spring
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| Height / Weight:
6-2 / 187
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| Event:
Pole Vault
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| Experience:
Fr./Fr.
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• 2013 All-Big 12
2012-13
Indoor (Freshman):
Earned all-league honors ... tied for third in the pole vault with a clearance of 16-11.50 (5.17m) at the Big 12 Championships ... claimed second at the Tyson Invitational with a season-best vault of 17-3 (5.26m) ... cleared 16-2.25 (4.91m) to place ninth at the Razorback Invitational ... took fourth at the Arkansas Dual Meet (16-0.75/4.90m).
HIGH SCHOOL
Top-ranked pole vaulter in the nation during the indoor season by way of a 17-7 clearance ... ranked tied for fourth in the outdoor season as a senior after ranking No.2 as a junior ... his 2012 outdoor best of 17-0 was posted at the 2012 5A State Championships ... two-time state champion in the pole vault (junior and senior) ... posted a clearance of 16-6.75 at the 2012 Texas Relays, which placed him third ... placed third at the state regional meet as a freshman ... letter in track and field all four years.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas ... son of Kimberly and Joseph Watson ... has one older brother, William ... enrolled in undergraduate studies.
CAREER BESTS
Indoor:
• Pole Vault - 17-7 (5.35m), Joshua Pole Vault Meet (2/4/12)
Outdoor:
• Pole Vault - 17-5 (5.31m), Longhorns Invitational (4/20/13)
BIG 12 SCORING
Indoor:
• 2013: Pole Vault - t-3rd (16-11.50/5.17m)
Outdoor:
• 2013: Pole Vault - 4th (17-0.25/5.19m)
Note: Bios updated after the 2013 indoor season; career bests are current
