Washburn University Athletics

At Washburn: Has competed in 15 events as a pole vaulter … his indoor mark of 4.74m is eighth-best individual performance and the mark of 4.80m is tied for sixth on the individual performance chart … a three-time member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

In 2025-26: Competed in 15 events as a pole vaulter … had an indoor best mark of 4.74m (15-05.50) at the MIAA Championships … had six top-10 finishes during the outdoor season with a best mark of 4.80m (15-09.00) to finish seventh at the ESU Spring Open … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

In 2024-25: Sat out the season as a redshirt … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

Background: Member of Louisburg Wildcats track and field team where he won 4A state championships in pole vault as a sophomore and junior … member of 4A state championship team as a freshman … also played football, recording 33 catches for 510 yards and four touchdowns as a senior, while adding 66 tackles and one interception returned for a touchdown.
 
Personal: Son of Tracie and Lane Caplinger … has two sisters, Jada and Carli … majoring in business and sports management.