SF State’s track and field team got outperformed in the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship. The Gators finished seventh place overall with 46 points, edging out of eighth place behind Humboldt State University by one point.
Cal Poly Pomona took home the championship by winning in both men’s and women’s events. Although it seemed like SF State was down for the count, they managed to put two athletes on the podium.
Dezirae Smith placed third in the triple jump competition and Daisy Salinas placed third in the steeplechase race.
Their next meet is on May 14 in Turlock, California at Cal State Stanislaus’ Warrior Last Chance Meet.
Callie Lawson-Freeman gets ready to take off in the women’s 100 meter hurdles race at Cox Stadium on May 7. Freeman competed in the third heat having a prelim of 15.12q. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)
Camryn Ellis competes in the women’s heptathlon at the California Collegiate Athletic Association track and field championships at SF State on May 5. (Benjamin Fanjoy for Golden Gate Xpress)
Athletes from Cal State San Bernandino watch the women’s hammer throw competition at the California Collegiate Athletic Association track and field championships at SF State on May 5. (Benjamin Fanjoy for Golden Gate Xpress)
Camryn Ellis competes in the women’s heptathlon at the California Collegiate Athletic Association track and field championships at SF State on May 5. (Benjamin Fanjoy for Golden Gate Xpress)
Athletes from Cal Poly Pomona cheer for their fellow team member, who is competing in the high jump, during their warm-up lap around the track before competing during the California Collegiate Athletic Association track invitational on May 5. (Trista Livermore for Golden Gate Xpress)
Athletes from Humboldt State University and Chico State University hang out before their next event during the California Collegiate Athletic Association track invitational on May 5. (Trista Livermore for Golden Gate Xpress)
Jazzlyn Matthews leaps into the air at Cox Stadium on May 5. Matthews competed in the women’s long jump event, placing fourth with a distance jump of 5.48 millimeters. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)