Michael takes pole vault title at Willamette Falls Invite

Michael takes pole vault title at Willamette Falls Invite

OREGON CITY — Pendleton’s William Michael soared 13 feet, 6 inches in the air Saturday to win the pole vault at the Willamette Falls  Invitational at Pioneer Memorial Stadium at Oregon City High School. Michael opened at 12 feet, cleared the height on his second attempt, then passed to 13 feet, where he cleared on his third attempt.  He sailed over the bar at 13-6 on his first attempt, while Teddy Ratliff of Catlin Gabel cleared on his third att…