Hominy High School junior Tyce Miller has learned to live with Oklahoma weather if he wants to keep going up. As the varsity pole vaulter for the Bucks, he knows every practice and meet can change with the wind.
Miller competes in the pole vault for Hominy High School’s track and field team, calling the event as challenging mentally as it is physically. “I compete in the pole vault, and I would say the toughest thing about track is the weather and the conditions — you never know what it’s going to do so you have to be prepared,” Miller said.
Hominy High School, a small rural campus in Hominy, Oklahoma, prides itself on tight-knit teams and multi-sport athletes. Miller fits that mold, also suiting up for the Bucks in football and basketball while balancing his spring season on the runway.
For Miller, motivation starts at home. “My dad inspires me the most, he pushes me to be better than I could imagine,” Miller said. That push shows up in his goals on the track and beyond, where he said he wants “to be the best I can be in anything whether it’s working or playing sports.”
The Hominy community, known for its strong athletic tradition, gives Miller another reason to compete. “HHS has a big tradition and I’m just happy to be a part of it and the fans are very supportive,” he said.
Pole vault rewards precision, and Miller said he is focused on getting every movement right. “I prioritize my form and to make it as good as possible but that is also what I am working on,” Miller said. Away from the track, he points to eighth grade science as a favorite class, crediting teacher Ms. Walker for making the subject stand out.
When he is not practicing or competing, Miller keeps things simple. He said he loves being around his friends, playing with his cats and watching sports, a routine that keeps Hominy’s pole vaulter grounded even as he aims higher.
