By: Delanie Gearing, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Cal Poly Pomona Broncos competed in the highly competitive NCAA West Regional Championships, finishing 11th overall in the 6k race. With a total of 192 runners, the Broncos fought hard and earned a strong finish, taking second place among teams from the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).
Leading the Broncos was Vivian Martinez, who paced the team with an impressive 32nd-place finish, crossing the line in 22:01. Just behind her was Galilea Jimenez, who finished 57th with a time of 22:27. Paige Moore closely followed Jimenez in 59th place, clocking in at 22:30.
Miranda Palacios wasn't far behind, finishing 63rd in 22:32, while Jade Kingston came in 64th, posting a time of 22:33. Chloe Alchin rounded out the team's top six with an 80th-place finish in 22:53. Arissa Hatcher completed the race for the Broncos in 107th with a time of 23:24.
Race Results:
33. Vivian Martinez - 22:01
57. Galilea Jimenez - 22:27
59. Paige Moore - 22:30
63. Miranda Palacios - 22:32
64. Jade Kingston - 22:33
80. Chloe Alchin - 22:53
107. Arissa Hatcher - 23:24
Bronco Bits:
- This was the Broncos 29th consecutive top 15 team finish at NCAA West Regional Championships.
- Vivian Martinez ran the 18th fastest time in program history at the West Regional.
- Galilea Jimenez clocked in the 30th fastest time at the West Regional in program history.
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