The CSUSB track and field team's season may be winding down, but the Coyotes are heating up as the CCAA Championship nears. Track and field joined the lineup of CSUSB sports in 2015. Cross country head coach Tom Burleson led the team for the first three seasons. This season, assistant coach Lauren Reimer was named the new head coach. Burleson remains the cross country coach but now also has the title of track and field assistant coach. For their first meet of the season, the Coyotes traveled to Claremont for the Rossi Relays on the campuses of the Claremont Mckenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps colleges. Casie Johnson, who also played for the CSUSB women's basketball team during the … [Read more...] about Coyotes Race into the Record Books
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Track is back for third season
By Yera Nanan |Staff Writer| With the Rossi Relays less than three weeks away, the Track and Field team is looking to make their mark this season by coming out of the gate strong. This Division II athletic program is fairly new to CSUSB being just its third year, yet features some terrific athletes. Just last year, second year runner Sinclair Watson was one of the fastest freshmen in the conference, placing seventh in the 100 meter dash at the CCAA last year with a time of 12.48. She also ran a personal best at Point Loma which was in the 200 meter at 25.08. "It was pretty good to be a freshman and make top ten," said Watson. "It was a learning experience even though I … [Read more...] about Track is back for third season
Aceves represents CSUSB in track NCAA Championships
By Shanna Shernaman |Staff Writer| Track and field athlete Laura Aceves represented CSUSB in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Championship Prelims on May 26. The event took place at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. “I was a little bit nervous but it's normal,” said Aceves, “it was new ground for me, a new environment.” Earlier in the season, Aceves struggled through various medical problems that prevented her from being able to race. “I was happy that I made it to Nationals considering two months ago I was considering red-shirting,” said Aceves. An athlete can only compete for four seasons in a sport. When … [Read more...] about Aceves represents CSUSB in track NCAA Championships
Laura Aceves races into NCAA Championships
By Shanna Shernaman |Staff Writer| Laura Aceves became the only CSUSB track and field athlete to qualify for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Championships. Aceves competed on May 14 at the All On the Line National Qualifier and Harry Marra Multis meet at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. “I wasn’t nervous,” said Aceves. “I was more focused on me,” continued Aceves. Aceves finished first in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:57.09. “I focused on my own pace, I knew there were only like two girls in my race,” continued Aceves. For Aceves, competition was not a concern. She was confident and ready to compete. “Well, … [Read more...] about Laura Aceves races into NCAA Championships
CCAA Track Meet Aceves and Watson shine
By Shanna Shurnaman |Staff Writer| The CSUSB women's track and field team competed at the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Conference Championships from May 4 to May 7. All sprints, relay and field events competed in prelims while all distance events went straight to finals. In the 3000-meter Steeplechase, Laura Aceves ran a new personal record (PR) of 10:37.54, earning herself a second place finish and a spot at Nationals. “I was excited and a little bit nervous but confident of myself,” said Aceves. “I knew I would have good competition that would help me to PR," continued Aceves. Aceves is ranked 16th in the nation. The top 20 to 25 get to go to the … [Read more...] about CCAA Track Meet Aceves and Watson shine
Player Profile: Sinclair Watson
By Shanna Shernaman |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s track and field team is full of talented, hard-working athletes. One who stands out is freshman Sinclair Watson. Watson is competing in her first year of running at the college level and she has already qualified for California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Conference Championships for both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash. “Running at the college level is way different from high school, there’s a lot more competition which is a good thing. It helps push me to become a better runner," said Watson. Although she races against good competition from many different schools, she remains confident in her abilities and determined to run … [Read more...] about Player Profile: Sinclair Watson
Track and field prepare for CCAA championships
By Shanna Shernaman |Staff Writer| The CSUSB women's track and field team competed at the Triton Invitational on April 22 and 23 in San Diego. The day was hot, but the 'Yotes ran hard to get their last minute qualifying marks in. Field event prelims began on April 22. Finals for field and track events took place on April 23. In shot put, Coyote Simone Everett threw 10.54 meters, not far off of her personal record of 10.69. The 1500-meters was the first event on the track where team captain Patricia “Patty” Cortez ran a 4:39.97 in heat two, earning herself a second place finish. In heat three of the 1500-meter run, Soleil Hall came in with a fourth place finish and a time of … [Read more...] about Track and field prepare for CCAA championships
Track has success at Pomona-Pitzer Invitational
By Shanna Shernaman |Staff Writer| CSUSB Women’s Track and Field competed at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational on March 9. It was a rainy day, but that didn’t stop the Coyotes from taking the field. The Coyotes had a successful day starting with the women’s 5000-meters “B” race, where athletes Cara Bonafede and Elizabeth “Lizard” Hernandez brought the Coyotes in with a great finish. Bonafede finished fifth with a Personal Record (PR) of 19:22 and Hernandez followed shortly behind in seventh with 19:34, beating her previous record by 51 seconds. Field events began at 10:00 a.m. with pole vault, hammer throw and javelin. In pole vault, Coyote Stacey Vanderpool vaulted 3.25-meters, … [Read more...] about Track has success at Pomona-Pitzer Invitational
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