Suharevskis ‘Niks’ Niks-Davis
Junior, Key West
Track & Field
“Niks has tremendous work ethic. He is the type of athlete who you have to make stop practicing, or kick out of the weight room.” – Conchs head track coach Dave Perkins
Key West’s pole vaulting program has long been a successful one, but it is not by chance that so many athletes clear a high bar in the Southernmost City. The Conchs’ latest pole vaulting protege is Suharevskis Niks-Davis.
In track and field, Niks-Davis specializes in the difficult events, including hurdles, the triple jump, and now pole vault. A district and regional champ this year, he set his sights on a second state medal in the event. Last season, he finished eighth. With an undaunted work ethic, he improved his mark by more than a foot this season, capturing second place at the FHSAA 2A State Championships.
Don’t expect this to be the last time you see his name in print, though – Niks-Davis is just a junior, and his personal best is just over a foot shy of the school record.
His coach describes him as positive and always wearing a smile on his face.
“He takes negative situations and makes them learning opportunities,” said Perkins.
For his fantastic work ethic as well as bringing honor to his school, Suharevskis Niks-Davis is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
