SBCC’s Erika Schaeffer made a smashing debut in the 3000m steeplechase on Saturday at the Cal State Northridge Invitational, posting the third-fastest time in school history. She took fourth with her 11:55.89 clocking, which is also third-best in the WSC this year and earned her automatic qualification for the Southern Cal Championships.
“Erika did a great job in her debut steeplechase,” said coach Scott Fickerson. “She ran a smart race and built her confidence as she went along. Every water jump got better than the one before it. She has a bright future in the event.”
Samantha Dougherty was third in the 5000m in 19:29.54, one second off SBCC’s top-10 list. Aeryus Holloway took second in the B Section of the men’s triple jump (13.84m) and moved into 10th place on the school’s all-time chart.
Casey Russell posted a pair of personal bests in the shot put (10.73m) and discus (35.47m) as did Catalina Cisneros (shot 7.69m; discus 27.35m).
“The athletes really rose the occasion today against some very strong competition,” added Fickerson. “I’m real proud of how we competed.”
The Vaqueros return to action on Friday in the WSC North Meet at Ventura
