By: Delanie Gearing, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Cal Poly Pomona Broncos continued their strong outdoor season with another impressive meet, recording seven new entries into the program's all-time Top 10 list and three NCAA Division II qualifying marks across the track and field events.
In the sprints, Jessica James led the way with a standout double. The senior won the 400 meters in 54.65 and placed 3rd in the 200 meters with a time of 23.93, with both performances meeting the NCAA Division II provisional marks. Her marks currently rank No. 1 in the nation in both the 200 meters and 400 meters, placing her at the top of the national leaderboard early in the season.
The Broncos also saw strong performances in the throws. Mi'ah Molette recorded a big mark in the shot put, throwing 13.94 meters, which hit the NCAA Division II qualifying standard. The throw currently ranks as the third-best mark in the nation this season.
Across the meet, the Broncos' performances added seven new marks to the program's Top 10 lists, continuing to build momentum early in the outdoor campaign.
The Broncos will return to competition at the Ben Brown Invitational at Cal State Fullerton on March 13-14.
Meet Results
100 Meters
15. Naomi Shillingford - 12.39
23. Chanel Burton - 12.71
26. Nyah Paulding - 12.76
200 Meters
3. Jessica James - 23.93 CPP TOP 10 NCAA DII
12. Naomi Shillingford - 25.31
26. Chanel Burton - 26.38
31. Esme Pounder - 27.20
400 Meters
1. Jessica James - 54.65 CPP TOP 10 NCAA DII
2. Jordan Garcia – 56.11 CPP TOP 10
6. Arissa Hatcher – 59.40
1500 Meters
10. Julia Butler - 5:02.57
17. Victoria Escanuelas - 5:12.68
24. Andrea Guadian - 5:26.50
100 Hurdles
3. Lotta Metsarinta - 14.87
5. Esme Pounder - 15.47
7. Keneyia Hall - 16.03
400 Hurdles
5. Keneyia Hall - 1:07.28
High Jump
5. Sarena Padilla - 1.51m
Pole Vault
3. Bailie Horton - 3.35m
3. Kendra Williams - 3.35m
6. Shannon Gaitan - 3.20m
Long Jump
3. Neshara Smith - 5.62m
14. Nyah Paulding - 5.00m
Triple Jump
4. Ehinomen Eghobor - 11.91m CPP TOP 10
Shot Put
4. Mi'ah Molette - 13.94m CPP TOP 10 NCAA DII
15. Halle McDaniels - 12.01m
Discus
26. Halle McDaniels - 31.33m
Hammer
11. Mi'ah Molette - 51.12m CPP TOP 10
12. Halle McDaniels - 50.94m CPP TOP 10
Javelin
7. Clara Mackison - 38.43m