Rosenbaum to vault for Missouri S&T

Sidney High School senior Lucas Rosenbaum has committed to Missouri S & T University in Rolla, Mo., where he plans to compete with the track and field team and study engineering.

Rosenbaum, a straight-A student and four-sport athlete, will join the Miners primarily as a pole vaulter. He presently shares the Red Raiders record in the event with a vault of 14-1.

At state last season he vaulted 14 feet. Of the 12 top finishers at state, Rosenbaum was the only junior. This season he has set a goal to clear 15-6.

"The coach has seen my film and said he likes what he sees," said Rosenbaum. "He seems...