By: Alex Kline, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
POMONA, Calif. - Cal Poly Pomona men's track and field competed in two of Southern California's premier meets this past weekend, competing at both the Bryan Clay Invitational (April 16–18 in Azusa) and the 66th Annual Mt. SAC Relays (April 15–18 in Walnut). The Broncos demonstrated depth across sprints, distance, relays, and field events while posting four NCAA Division II qualifying marks.
At the Bryan Clay Invitational, Cal Poly Pomona's distance group set the tone.
Ricardo Vargas led the way with an NCAA Division II qualifying time of 29:46.40 in the 10,000 meters, marking the third-fastest time in program history. In the 1500 meters,
Juan Ramos and
Jimmy Guerrero both finished under 3:50, reinforcing the Broncos' consistency in the middle-distance ranks.
The 4x100 relay team turned in an impressive 41.05 to finish fourth, while
Jayden Newkirk paced the sprint group in the 200 meters at 21.45. In the field,
Gavin Binning led a deep long jump group with a 7.14m effort, placing 16
th.
At the Mt. SAC Relays, the Broncos had a competitive showing across the board.
Daniel Echeveste captured the 5,000-meter title in 14:45.14, while
Luke D'Elia placed second in the 10,000 meters at 30:52.91. The relay group of
Thenuk Chandrasekera,
Ekene Onwaeze,
Jayden Newkirk, and
Gavin Binning impressed with a 40.71 finish in the 4x100, marking the ninth-fastest time in program history.
In the field events,
Harry Chen (high jump),
Jered Beasley (pole vault), and
Collin Joyce (triple jump) each recorded NCAA Division II qualifying marks. Across both meets, the Broncos recorded two record book performances, 10 personal records, and met four NCAA provisional qualifying marking.
2026 Bryan Clay Invitational
200 Meters
17.
Jayden Newkirk - 21.45 (
PR)
56.
Thenuk Chandrasekera - 22.03
1500 Meters
56.
Juan Ramos - 3:48.38
92.
Jimmy Guerrero - 3:49.94 (
PR)
67.
Nathan Sackett - 3:52.74
10,000 Meters
9.
Ricardo Vargas - 29:46.40 (
PR)
CPP TOP 10 NCAA PROVO
57.
Tom McDonnell - 31:30.55
110 Hurdles
31.
Luke Amico - 15.38
4x100 Relay
4. Cal Poly Pomona - 41.05
Pole Vault
8.
Mio Desclous - 4.50m
Long Jump
16.
Gavin Binning - 7.14m
29.
Isaiah Baca - 6.78m
31.
Sam Coupland - 6.73m
34.
Deandre Smith - 6.62m
66th Annual Mt. SAC Relays
100 Meters
20.
Ekene Onwaeze - 10.70
200 Meters
48.
Nathan Santa Cruz - 22.31
50.
Thenuk Chandrasekera - 22.56
400 Meters
24.
Jordan Crowdus - 48.61 (
PR)
26.
Evan Josephson - 48.83 (
PR)
27.
Khalil Watson - 48.91
800 Meters
7.
Trajan Cephas - 1:53.38
8.
Mason Colwell - 1:54.32 (
PR)
9.
Trevor Benson - 1:55.40
1500 Meters
12.
Derek Ynfante - 3:59.55
5000 Meters
1.
Daniel Echeveste - 14:45.14
3.
Francisco Zavaleta - 15:08.90
10,000 Meters
2.
Luke D'Elia - 30:52.91 (
PR)
3.
Ethan Romero - 31:18.17 (
PR)
4.
Micah Clemons - 31:59.41 (
PR)
110 Hurdles
14.
Luke Amico - 15.32
400 Hurdles
13.
Darryll Stevens - 54.38
3000 Steeplechase
2.
Chris Razo - 9:40.58
4x100 Relay
3. Cal Poly Pomona - 40.71
CPP TOP 10
4x400 Relay
8. Cal Poly Pomona - 3:18.23
9. Cal Poly Pomona - 3:15.11
High Jump
4.
Harry Chen - 2.05m
NCAA PROVO
Pole Vault
5.
Jered Beasley - 5.00m
NCAA PROVO
6.
Ian Strode - 4.85m
8.
Gavin Hanes - 4.85m
Long Jump
18.
Gavin Binning - 6.83m
25.
Deandre Smith - 6.64m
Triple Jump
5.
Collin Joyce - 15.48m
NCAA PROVO
16.
Isaiah Baca - 14.19m
Shot Put
16.
Omar Soufi - 14.10m
17.
Tyson Dales - 14.09m
Javelin
5.
John Dvorak - 55.45m
6.
Frank Macias - 52.61m (
PR)
Up Next
The Broncos will head to San Marcos on Thursday, April 30
th, for the CCAA Championships. After a disappointing loss in the final race last season, the Broncos look to avenge their status atop of the conference with their fourth CCAA championship in the past five seasons.
