Lumberjacks Look To Strengthen National Standing Across Three Meets
Max Combs
ARCATA, Calif. – Cal Poly Humboldt women's track & field will split competition this week, traveling to three meets across California and Oregon; the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif. on Apr. 16-18, the Cal State LA Twilight in Los Angeles, Calif. on Apr. 16, and the Raider Invitational in Ashland, Ore. on Apr. 17-18.
The Lumberjacks will look to continue building momentum across all event groups while chasing qualifying marks, personal bests, and key team points. The women sit at No. 35 in the USTFCCCA rankings as well as third in the CCAA rankings, making this week a key opportunity to improve conference and national positioning.
LAST TIME OUT
Humboldt is coming off a strong showing at the Chico Invitational, highlighted by event wins, depth across the roster, and continued success in both track and field events.
Caitlyn Dougherty led the way with a dominant sprint performance, winning both the 100m (12.09) and 200m (24.37). Brielle Jimerson added a runner-up finish in the 200m, while Mia Roberts placed fifth in the 100m.
In the 400m, Isabel Perez-Zoghbi continued her standout season with a first-place finish (56.72), while Jimerson and Dougherty added additional scoring finishes.
In the field events, Sophie Coil had a strong weekend, winning both the shot put (12.00m) and discus (41.41m), while Laura White finished second in the shot put. Anna Tasky added another event win for Humboldt in the 3000m steeplechase, and Lily Shadden led the jumps group with a second-place finish in the high jump.
Overall, the Lumberjacks displayed strong depth and consistency across all event groups as they continue to build toward the postseason.
BRYAN CLAY INVITATIONAL
A select group of Humboldt distance runners will compete at the Bryan Clay Invitational, one of the premier distance meets in the country, held at Azusa Pacific University.
The meet features elite competition across all collegiate levels and provides a high-level opportunity for Humboldt athletes to chase NCAA qualifying marks and national-level times, particularly in the 800m, 1500m, and 5,000m events.
CAL STATE LA TWILIGHT
Humboldt will also send athletes to the Cal State LA Twilight, a one-day meet that offers strong regional competition across sprints, hurdles, and field events.
The meet provides an opportunity for the Lumberjacks to refine performances, improve marks, and continue building consistency heading into the final stretch of the outdoor season.
RAIDER INVITATIONAL
The Lumberjacks will round out the weekend at the Raider Invitational in Ashland, Ore., hosted by Southern Oregon.
Featuring a full slate of events, the meet will allow Humboldt to showcase depth across the roster while providing additional opportunities for athletes to compete and improve across all disciplines.
HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
Bryan Clay Invitational - Meet Information
Cal State LA Twilight - Meet Information
Raider Invitational - Meet Information
UP NEXT
Following this week's competitions, the Lumberjacks will continue their outdoor season as they prepare for the final stretch leading into the CCAA Championships starting Thursday, Apr. 30.
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