FORT WORTH, Texas — The Cal Poly Humboldt women's triathlon team made history on Sunday, earning the program's first-ever podium finish at the NCAA West Regional Championship. Competing against some of the top Division II programs in the nation, the Jacks delivered a complete team performance to place third overall across Division II with 269 points, marking a milestone moment for the rising program.

Humboldt was led by a pair of top-10 finishers, as Averill Payne and Poppy Edge powered the Green and Gold with career-best regional performances. Payne crossed the line in eighth place (1:10:53.71, 61 points), while Edge followed close behind in ninth (1:12:01.33, 60 points) to give the Jacks two athletes among the region's elite.

Teagan Farrell also contributed a strong showing with a 12th-place finish (1:12:58.63, 56 points), while the Hanstveit twins, Anna and Emma, finished 18th (1:14:04.61, 48 points) and 19th (1:14:51.32, 44 points) respectively, rounding out Humboldt's scoring five.

Adding to the day's accomplishments, Rylee Morris claimed top honors as the Division II winner of Heat 1, finishing 29th overall (1:17:19.69). Her performance helped solidify Humboldt's depth and balance across all heats.

Also competing for the Jacks were Eve Wendley (31st, 1:20:04.91), Evelyn Higgins (35th, 1:22:06.61), Alexa Blakely (36th, 1:25:03.44), and Camille Shaver (37th, 1:25:17.20) — each contributing to the team's historic podium effort.

With the podium finish, the Jacks continue to establish themselves as a rising power in Division II triathlon, setting the stage for a strong showing at the upcoming NCAA National Championship next month.

Cal Poly Humboldt Women's Triathlon – NCAA West Regional Championship Results

1. Averill Payne – 8th – 1:10:53.71 – 61 points

2. Poppy Edge – 9th – 1:12:01.33 – 60 points

3. Teagan Farrell – 12th – 1:12:58.63 – 56 points

4. Anna Hanstveit – 18th – 1:14:04.61 – 48 points

5. Emma Hanstveit – 19th – 1:14:51.32 – 44 points

6. Rylee Morris – 29th – 1:17:19.69

7. Eve Wendley – 31st – 1:20:04.91

8. Evelyn Higgins – 35th – 1:22:06.61

9. Alexa Blakely – 36th – 1:25:03.44

10. Camille Shaver – 37th – 1:25:17.20

Team Score: 269 points – 3rd place - DII (Program's first podium finish)

Up Next:
The Jacks will look to carry their momentum into the NCAA National Championships, set for next month on November 8 in Tempe, Arizona. 

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