By: Delanie Gearing, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
CLAREMONT, Calif. - The Cal Poly Pomona Broncos delivered a strong performance at the Rossi Relays hosted by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, finishing 2nd overall out of 19 teams. The Broncos demonstrated depth across sprints, distance, relays, and field events, highlighted by multiple program-best performances.
In the sprints, Neshara Smith led the way, placing 4th in the 100 meters with a time of 12.15, while Lotta Metsarinta finished 7th in the 100-meter hurdles at 14.80. Distance runners also contributed solid efforts, including Julia Butler in 35th (10:48.70) and Victoria Escanuelas in 40th (10:55.97) in the 3000 meters.
The Broncos excelled in the relays, setting new program marks. The sprint medley relay team of Naomi Shillingford, Lotta Metsarinta, Jessica James, and Jordan Garcia set a school record at 1:45.26 for 2nd place, while the B team of Chanel Burton, Kelsey Ehinlaiye, Yasmeen Delgado, and Arissa Hatcher placed 5th, also entering the program's top 10.The 4x400 relay team of Jordan Garcia, Arissa Hatcher, Yasmeen Delgado, and Jessica James finished 1st in 3:47.58, earning a CPP top-10 mark.
In field events, Bailie Horton tied for 5th in the pole vault at 3.50m, marking a top-10 performance in program history, while Halle McDaniels took 3rd in the hammer at 48.45m, also entering the program's top 10.
With several top-10 program marks and a school record relay, the Broncos' balanced effort helped secure a well-earned 2nd-place finish, signaling a promising start to the outdoor season.
Meet Results
100 Meters
4. Neshara Smith - 12.15
100 Hurdles
7. Lotta Metsarinta - 14.80
14. Esme Pounder - 15.19
18. Keneyia Hall - 15.68
3000 Meters
35. Julia Butler - 10:48.70
40. Victoria Escanuelas - 10:55.97
48. Milca Osorio - 11:03.47
49. Shelby Ortega-Hufana - 11:04.56
64. Jenna MacLennan - 11:25.71
74. Andrea Guadian - 11:49.48
4 x 100 Relay
5. Naomi Shillingford, Lotta Metsarinta, Jessica James, Hannah Luster - 48.02
4 x 400 Relay
1. Jordan Garcia, Arissa Hatcher, Yasmeen Delgado, Jessica James – 3:47.58 CPP TOP 10
16. Naomi Shillingford, Chanel Burton, Lotta Metsarinta, Keneyia Hall - 4:05.49
Sprint Medley Relay (800 Meters)
2. Naomi Shillingford, Lotta Metsarinta, Jessica James, Jordan Garcia - 1:45.26 SCHOOL RECORD
5. Chanel Burton, Kelsey Ehinlaiye, Yasmeen Delgado, Arissa Hatcher - 1:48.87 CPP TOP 10
High Jump
10. Sarena Padilla - 1.49m
Pole Vault
5. Bailie Horton - 3.50m CPP TOP 10
6. Kendra Williams - 3.50m
12. Shannon Gaitan - 3.35m
Long Jump
3. Neshara Smith - 5.63m
8. Ehinomen Eghobor - 5.27m
10. Esme Pounder - 5.21m
12. Kelsey Ehinlaiye - 5.19m
17. Hannah Luster - 5.03m
Shot Put
3. Mi'ah Molette - 13.12m
9. Halle McDaniels - 11.60m
Discus
6. Isabelle Campos - 38.89m
Hammer
3. Halle McDaniels - 48.45m CPP TOP 10
5. Mi'ah Molette - 47.17m
9. Isabelle Campos - 43.80m
Javelin
2. Clara Mackison - 39.28m
