INDIANAPOLIS - A trip to the Indiana High School Athletic Association state finals is a special time in the life of a student athlete. For some, they get one chance to participate in the state finals.  While other high school athletes get more than one chance to go for the gold all while chasing the ultimate goal - a state championship! On June 1 LaVille seniors Michael Good and Lincoln Hulsey will compete at E.C. (Billy) Hayes Track at the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex. It will be the 120th edition of the IHSAA state track and field championships and both Good and Hulsey are right in the middle of contention to be best in the state for discus and pole vault. Good tossed the discus 178-feet, 3-inches setting a new personal record and new school record while winning the 2024 discus regional title. It was the third time this season that Good re-established his own school record in discus. A truly historic moment. On the other side of Foreman Field at the Goshen Regional, Hulsey was making history of his own. Hulsey not only reset his own school record in the pole vault he set a new regional mark after clearly completing his 15'-9.25" attempt. The regional discus champ makes his first appearance at Haugh Track & Field on the campus of Indiana University, while it is a return trip for Hulsey to the finals.  Hulsey finished third at the state meet in 2023.  Now he wants more. After a practice session in Bloomington on Friday, May 31, both Good and Hulsey will enter the Saturday, June 1 state championships seeded first. During the week of practice following the regional competition, both Good and Hulsey had the chance to rest a little and fine-tune their skills. "It’s been a pretty normal week, pretty laid back being just me and (assistant coach) Isaac (Eash)," Good said about the prep time.  "But we had the ability to focus on some specific drills and points." Hulsey said he has been battling a bug, but still managed to get some things done. "I've been recovering from a cold, so I haven't been practicing as much as I hoped," noted Hulsey. "My first practice was Wednesday and then Friday morning at IU.  I won't do anything too crazy, probably just get in a couple jumps in to get the feel." It has been a whirlwind from 2023 to 2024 for Good. The 6-foot, 3-inch senior decided to sit out the track and field season of '23 to rest his shoulders and to hit the weight room for football season. During that time "my coach was talking to me about coming back out for track (as a senior) and I decided to give it a run," said Good. Seems like that rest and additional work in the weight room helped Good's overall well-being. "The thing was the weight room for me," explained the Indiana State University recruit. "I got really stronger compared to where I was two year ago.  We worked out throughout the summer.  Everyday, on the weekends, we worked drills. I guess it was go big or go home. I mean, I wasn't just going to show up at practice. After we worked in the summer, then we worked in the winter. We were in the gym doing drills. "A few weeks ago I just thought I was going to go to college and work on academics.  Then people started to text me and call me.  I took a visit to Indiana State and just knew this is the place that I was meant to be." With Good being a senior and all, he understands that this is his chance to see what he can do against the best in the state. "This is a very special trip. I won't get another state finals appearance," said Good. "I know there’s some pressure, I feel it, but I’m confident in myself and confident in the training we’ve been doing all year."According to Good, the regional was a great accomplishment, but he wants more. "Being the #1 seed has a little more pressure involved with it, it’s an honor to get that," Good said as he is co-#1 with Seth Brosseau of Roncalli who also tossed 178'-3" at his regional.  "But at the end of the day I want to be #1, not at the start of the day." There are a total of five throwers within three feet of one another and the top eight are within six feet. Good says he will throw last. Another ironic part of the state meet will be the weather. "It’s gonna be wet down there," Good acknowledged. "It’s gonna be who is able to adapt to the conditions and do well. We’ve dealt with a lot of rain this year, so I’m pretty acclimated to the rain. This has been an amazing season, but this is a great opportunity to end my season with a bang. I’m very excited for Saturday!"  Hulsey has been here before.  Actually just a year ago when he finished third in the pole vault. Since that time he has continued to work at his craft.  He goes to pole vaulting lessons in Mishawaka, IN., year-long and that work is paying off. Hulsey has also decided to attend Indiana State University in the fall and be part of the ISU track and field team. For Hulsey, this trip is important. "I think this trip means more because it's my last ever high school track meet," insisted Hulsey.  "I feel a bit more pressure because I want to end my high school career as a champion."Lincoln's regional winning jump of 15'-9.25" puts the lanky, talented skywalker at the top of the list.   But rest assured the next six jumpers are within striking distance, qualifying with at least 15'-3" That's okay with Hulsey, though, because he says he enjoys the competition.  "Being the number one seed will mean I jump last," explains Hulsey. "It gives me a break, and some rest to gain my energy back.  If someone jumps and clears it right before I jump it's going to give me adrenaline to go do the same.  I love the competition." When asked what he thought would be a determining factor in the state pole vault champion, Hulsey said, "I don't think anything will determine who will be the pole vault state champion.  Some people have good days and some people have bad days. Some people put lots of offseason work into it and some only put a little. Pole vault is such a weird event and maybe that's why I love it but I'm not sure what could determine who will be champion." LaVille, located in Lakeville, IN., and an enrollment of has never had a boys track and field state champion.  There will be a total of 27 participants in the each of the discus and pole vault events. The field will then be trimmed to 10 participants in addition to any ties for the state title. As Good and Hulsey conclude their practice session at Haugh Track and Field Complex at IU, they will refuel and prepare to focus on this final event of their LaVille High School career. "This moment means a lot," concluded Hulsey.  "My name is already on the track record board and maybe I could get something else up there for being a state champion. This is my last LaVille track meet, I want to make it one to remember!" 120th IHSAA State Boys Track & Field Championships E.C. (Billy) Hayes Track at the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex Bloomington, IN. Admission: All tickets will be digital through your mobile phone and may be purchased through Eventlink (additional fees may apply). Present your purchase verification on your mobile phone at the gate for admission. $15 per person. Children age 5 and younger admitted free. All seats general admission. No pass outs. Gates Open: The track stadium will open its gate to spectators on Friday (Girls State Finals) beginning at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT and on Saturday (Boys State Finals) beginning at 9:30 am ET / 8:30 am CT. Cashless Concessions: Please be aware that Indiana University concessions will only accept cashless payments. Streaming: All competition will be streamed live at IHSAAtv.org via pay-per-view for $15 per day. Order of Events 3:00 p.m. – Pole Vault, Long Jump and Discus 3:30 p.m. – High Jump; Shot Put 4:15 p.m. – 3200 M Relay Finals 5:00 p.m. – 100 M Dash Trials 5:15 p.m. – 110 M High Hurdle Trials 5:40 p.m. – 200 M Dash Trials 6:10 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies 6:15 p.m. – 110 M High Hurdles 6:25 p.m. – 100 M Dash 6:35 p.m. – 1600 M Run 6:45 p.m. – 400 M Relay 7:05 p.m. – 400 M Dash 7:20 p.m. – 300 M Int. Hurdles 7:45 p.m. – 800 M Run 8:05 p.m. – 200 M Dash 8:15 p.m. – 3200 M Run 8:30 p.m. – 1600 M Relay Advancement from State Meet Trials to Finals 1.   110 and 100 Hurdles, 100; 200       a.   3 heats with 9       b.   1st, 2nd from each heat plus next 3 best times. 2.   400 Relay, 1600 Relay, 400, 300 Hurdles       a.   no trials       b.   3 sections timed; 9 per section 3.   3200 Relay, 800       a.   no trials       b.   2 sections; 1 with 13, 1 with 14 4.   1600 and 3200       a.   no trials       b.   1 race timed 5.   Field Events       a.   top 10 qualify plus ties