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Davis 8th in shot put, Bailey 9th in 1500 at State Meet

Saturday, May 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

SBCC's Zoe Davis took eighth in the women's shot put at the 59th California State Championships on Saturday with a throw of 39-4 1/2 inches at Cerritos College in Norwalk. It was the third-best mark in school history for the freshman, who holds the school record at 39-9 3/4.In the men's 1500, Matt Bailey was ninth in a time of 3:57.68. Bailey was running with an injury he suffered several weeks ago.Cecilia Instebo had to drop out of the women's 3000 steeplechase after five laps due to … [Read more...]

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Gaucho women lose Big West track title by 1/2 point

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

IRVINE, Calif.--The UCSB women's track and field team put up a hard-faught weekend of competition and came extremely close to winning their first Conference team title in several decades. Unfortunately, the women were separate by 0.5 points from this year's 2012 Big West Champions, UC Davis who scored a combined team total of 170 points.Despite the upset, the Gaucho women have much to be proud of, with many of the athletes claiming individual titles and podium finishes. For example, Barbara … [Read more...]

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UCSB track team pulls together Big West crown

Sunday, May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

IRVINE -- Against all odds, the UCSB men's track and field team rallied together to win their first Big West Championship in over 40 years.But in a sport that often touts individual victories, this weekend was truly a team effort, an effort that in the end has made all the difference. The UCSB men concluded competition Saturday afternoon with a total of 179 points to defeat the previous defending conference champion, Long Beach State who scored 150 points.Anthony Masci won an individual … [Read more...]

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Hempy, Hodges, Rowan post qualifying marks

Saturday, May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Kristin Hempy improved her heptathlon score by 53 points while competing at the Claremont Classic IX Heptathlon on Thursday and Friday.Hempy entered the competition with the thirteenth highest score recorded in the NAIA this season and as of Saturday morning, moved up to number 11. The athletes with the top 16 scores through May 14 will be invited to compete at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in Marion, Indiana from May 24-26. Hempy also competed in the Cal … [Read more...]

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Gauchos in front to start conference championships

Saturday, May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

IRVINE -- The UCSB men's track and field team had an amazing team performance after day one of the Big West Conference Finals held at UC Irvine's Anteater Stadium. The Gauchos currently have a very generous lead in total team points over its conference competitors with 105 points compared to UC Riverside in second with 44 points.Several of the men claimed individual conference titles and set new personal records.Complete results from Saturday's events can be found hereThe schedule … [Read more...]

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SBCC’s Instebo, Davis qualify for State Championships

Saturday, May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Cecilia Instebo and Zoe Davis of SBCC both placed seventh on Saturday in the Southern Cal Track & Field Finals at San Diego Mesa to earn spots in the State Championships.Instebo lowered her PR in the 3000 Steeplechase by 14 seconds with an 11:34 clocking. Davis threw the shot put 11.94 meters for her seventh-place finish. The top eight advanced to the State meet, which will take place on May 18-19 at Cerritos College.Four other SBCC athletes failed to qualify, including 400 hurdler … [Read more...]

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UCSB in good position to take back Big West track crown

Friday, May 11, 2012 By 1 Comment

The UCSB Gauchos will head down to UC Irvine's Anteater Stadium this weekend for the remainder of the Big West Conference Championships.Last year Long Beach State University won the men's division while the California State University-Northridge won the women's division. The Gauchos are looking in pretty good shape and hungrier than ever to reclaim their title.All of the multi-event athletes who competed last weekend will return to the track to compete in several open events. Currently, … [Read more...]

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Half-dozen Vaqueros make finals

Sunday, May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Six SBCC athletes qualified for the finals on Saturday in the Southern Cal Track and Field Prelims at San Diego Mesa.Scott Santella led the men, clearing 1.90 meters (6-2¾) to tie for third in the high jump. The competition was halted once they had enough qualifiers for Saturday’s Southern Cal Finals at San Diego Mesa.Tristan Lake qualified with a sixth-place effort in the 400 hurdles (53.94), tying the third-fastest mark in school history. He also has the No. 2 time of 53.69, just … [Read more...]

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Nwaba, Gauchos dominate Cal Poly

Sunday, April 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Barbara Nwaba

SAN LUIS OBISPO -- The Gaucho men and women both dominated in their first and only dual meet of the season against Cal Poly State University.Notable performances today were highlighted by Barbara Nwaba who competed in the 100m hurdles, high jump and javelin events, and winning all three in clear fashion.In the throws, Irene Kujore had a great performance winning both the shot put and discus events while Alex Umstead lead the men's hammer throw and shot put events. Mitchell Haag … [Read more...]

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Warriors bring in five titles at GSAC Championships

Saturday, April 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Five Warriors won GSAC Championship crowns as Westmont Men's and Women's Track each finished third at the GSAC Track and Field Championships held on Friday and Saturday in Azusa.The finish is the highest for the men since 2006 and for the women since 1999. The teams have not both finished in third place or better since 1995 when both teams were second. The men finished with 137.50 points and were second to Fresno Pacific who tallied 154.50 points. Azusa Pacific won the men's competition … [Read more...]

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Lake earns WSC title in 400 hurdles

Friday, April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It was a banner day for the SBCC track team as personal bests abounded on Friday in the WSC Track & Field Championships at Moorpark College.Freshman Tristan Lake captured the 400 hurdles title in 53.69 seconds, the No. 2 mark in school history. He missed the school record by three-tenths of a second. It was his sixth win of the year and he’s unbeaten against community college hurdlers.Matthew Bailey qualified third in the 800 (1:55.88) and 1500 meters. His 1500 time of 3:51.91 … [Read more...]

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Warriors perform well in first day of GSAC Championships

Friday, April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The first day of the 2012 Golden State Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships is in the books and Westmont has had several outstanding performances. The event, which is being conducted at Azusa Pacific, will conclude on Saturday.Kristin Hempy had a good first day in the women's heptathlon. The senior bettered her mark in every event over her performance in the Sam Adams Multi-Events at the beginning of April. As a result, she has 2545 points after the first day of competition and … [Read more...]

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