FORT WORTH, Texas - Cal Poly Humboldt women's triathlon placed third among NCAA Division II programs at the West Regional Championship on Sunday, earning a spot on the regional podium for the second consecutive season.

The Lumberjacks accumulated 543 points in the Division II regional standings, finishing behind Drury and Colorado Mesa and ahead of Black Hills State. Humboldt also placed ninth in the combined team standings, which included programs from all three NCAA divisions.

Anna Hanstveit led the Jacks with a fourth-place finish among Division II competitors. Hanstveit completed the sprint-distance course in 1:08:51.87 after recording splits of 12:22.54 in the swim, 36:06.11 on the bike and 18:48.71 on the run.

Emma Hanstveit followed in seventh place among Division II athletes with a finishing time of 1:09:59.59.

Poppy Edge gave Humboldt three competitors inside the division's top 10, crossing in 1:10:44.59.

Jayde Young finished 12th in Division II with a time of 1:13:05.28, while Phoebe Hickox completed Humboldt's five-athlete scoring group in 16th at 1:14:39.23.

August Ricca placed 20th among Division II competitors in 1:16:45.36. Kate Touchet followed in 24th with a time of 1:17:08.48, while Evelyn Higgins finished 27th in 1:19:21.44. Alexa Blakey rounded out the Humboldt lineup in 29th with a time of 1:21:24.78.

The regional podium continues a strong postseason stretch for the Lumberjacks, who also placed third among Division II programs at the 2025 West Regional Championship.

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Humboldt will conclude its fall season Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championship in Tempe, Arizona.

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