LAKE SISKIYOU, Calif. – The Cal Poly Humboldt triathlon team opened its 2025 season in commanding fashion on Sunday, August 31, at the Mt. Shasta Tinman Triathlon, racing head-to-head with Willamette University at Lake Siskiyou. The Lumberjacks placed eight athletes in the top nine overall and claimed the top six spots, showcasing their depth and early-season strength. Humboldt won the triathlon with a score of 115-81.
Sophomore Averill Payne led the charge, clocking a winning time of 1:03:17 to earn first place overall. She was closely followed by teammates Anna Hanstveit (1:05:07), Poppy Edge (1:05:16), and Emma Hanstveit (1:06:05). Freshman Kallen Mutchie rounded out the top five at 1:06:57, with Teagan Farrell (1:10:29), Rylee Morris (1:11:11), and Eve Wendley (1:11:21) also cracking the top 10.
"Our team raced really well across the board at Mt. Shasta Tinman," stated head coach Kinsey Mattison. "Every athlete showed up ready to compete. What's especially exciting is that our top seven finishers today were all freshmen and sophomores. We have a strong foundation and a bright future for our program."
Other finishers for Humboldt included Alexa Blakey (1:14:06), Evelyn Higgins (1:14:36), Aydee Arredondo (1:15:55), Sierra Erlandon (1:18:34), and Camille Shaver (1:21:03).
The Lumberjacks will look to carry their momentum into the next event when they compete at the Newport Harbor Triathlon in Newport, Oregon on Sunday, September 28.
Top Cal Poly Humboldt Finishers – Mt. Shasta Tinman (Aug. 31, 2025):
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Averill Payne – 1:03:17
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Anna Hanstveit – 1:05:07
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Poppy Edge – 1:05:16
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Emma Hanstveit – 1:06:05
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Kallen Mutchie – 1:06:57
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Teagan Farrell – 1:10:29
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Rylee Morris – 1:11:11
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Eve Wendley – 1:11:21
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Alexa Blakey – 1:14:06
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Evelyn Higgins – 1:14:36
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Aydee Arredondo – 1:15:55
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Sierra Erlandon – 1:18:34
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Camille Shaver – 1:21:03
