Broncos Dominate Beach Opener with Top Times and NCAA Provisional Marks
By: Delanie Gearing, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Cal Poly Pomona Broncos showcased impressive performances at the Beach Opener at Cal State Long Beach, continuing their outdoor track and field season with several standout achievements.
Samira Stevenson made a significant mark in the 100-meter dash, recording a time of 12.00, securing her spot as the tenth fastest in program history.
Jessica James delivered an outstanding performance in the 400-meter dash, finishing second with a time of 55.61. This marks the 6th fastest time in program history and earned her an NCAA DII Provisional mark. She also currently holds the fourth fastest time in the nation. Meanwhile, Arissa Hatcher won the 400-meter with a time of 2:12.50, which is the seventh fastest time in the nation.
Vivian Martinez achieved a personal best in the 3000-meter with a time of 9:41.56, clocking in the second fastest time in program history. Jade Kingston also contributed to the program's success by entering the top 10 in the 3000-meter with a time of 9:57.59.
In the 100-meter hurdles, Neshara Smith posted the second fastest time in program history, running a 13.65, which earned her an NCAA Division II Provisional mark. She currently holds the fastest time in the nation. Miranda Palacios also made history, recording the second fastest time in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:51.31, earning the NCAA DII provisional mark and securing the second fastest time in the nation.
Julia Butler followed with an impressive performance in the 3000-meter steeplechase, clocking in at 11:34.79, which placed her among the top 10 in program history. In the pole vault, Isabelle Carreon emerged victorious with a mark of 3.78m, which is currently the fifth best mark in the nation. Lastly, Mi'ah Molette threw a 49.58m in the hammer throw, marking the fourth best mark in program history.
Meet Results:
100 Meters
4. Samira Stevenson: 12.00 PR CPP TOP 10
8. Ta'Ahjah Fann: 12.19 PR
23. Hannah Luster: 12.49
200 Meters
37. Maya Rodriguez: 26.58 PR
42. Sarah Lindenthal: 27.31 PR
400 Meters
2. Jessica James: 55.61 PR CPP TOP 10 NCAA PROVO
16. Trinity Moseby: 1:00.37
22. Maya Rodriguez: 1:01.54
800 Meters
1.Arissa Hatcher: 2:12.50
4.Yasmeen Delgado: 2:20.98
1500 Meters
14. Victoria Escanuelas: 5:02.02 PR
3000 Meters
1.Vivian Martinez: 9:41.56 PR CPP TOP 10
5.Jade Kingston: 9:57.59 PR CPP TOP 10
6.Alondra Arias: 10:05.45
10.Paige Moore: 10:20.22 PR
11.Chloe Alchin: 10:22.70
14.Bridget Edwards: 10:37.36 PR
100 Hurdles
2. Neshara Smith: 13.65 PR NCAA PROVO
400 Hurdles
4. Tianna Jardstrom: 1:03.98
3000 Steeplechase
2. Miranda Palacios: 10:51.31 PR CPP TOP 10 NCAA PROVO
6. Julia Butler: 11:34.79 PR CPP TOP 10
7. Galilea Jimenez: 11:34.89
4 x 100 Relay
3. Trinity Moseby, Ta'Ahjah Fann, Jessica James, Samira Stevenson: 47.10
4 x 400 Relay
3. Trinity Moseby, Tianna Jardstrom, Arissa Hatcher, Jessica James: 3:54.24
High Jump
9. Aaliyah Mendoza: 1.61m
13. Sarah Lindenthal: 1.56m
14. Katie Shadrick: 1.51m PR
Pole Vault
1.Isabelle Carreon: 3.78m
6.Kendra Williams: 3.48m PR CPP TOP 10
Long Jump
8. Megan Carrigan: 5.58m PR
10. Neshara Smith: 5.54m
12. Kelsey Ehinlaiye: 5.48m
22. Natalie Lin: 5.13m
26. Hannah Luster: 5.00m
31. Ehinomen Eghobor: 4.68m
Triple Jump
15. Ehinomen Eghobor: 10.03m
Shot Put
16. Mi'ah Molette: 11.14m
Discus
17. Isabelle Campos: 39.30m
22. Cynthia Hurtado: 37.30m
25. Bianca Townsend: 34.35m
Hammer
9. Mi'ah Molette: 49.58m PR CPP TOP 10
14. Bianca Townsend: 46.55m PR CPP TOP 10
23. Cynthia Hurtado: 43.80m
27. Isabelle Campos: 40.46m
Moments with @CPPxctf from this weekend at the Beach Opener!!#WeAreCPP pic.twitter.com/hLBiuOYD5m
— Cal Poly Pomona Broncos (@cppbroncos) March 9, 2025
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