CLAREMONT -- Cal State LA's men's and women's track and field teams opened the 2025 outdoor season on Saturday at the Rossi Relays hosted by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at Burns Stadium.

The Golden Eagles got individual victories from Drew Hill and Jonon Young to highlight the day. Hill won the men's 100 with a time of 10.47, while Young won the women's long jump with a mark of 19-0.

Matt Bender had an outstanding Cal State LA debut, placing second in the javelin with a mark of 194-9. That mark is better than the provisional qualifying standard.

Jahbari Fraser was third in the 100 with a mark of 10.74, Gabriel Pearson was fourth in the 400 hurdles and eighth in the 110 high hurdles and the 4x400 relay team of Drew Hill, Jahbari Fraser, Will Hall and Taiten McKiver was fourth in 3:21.50.

Sinaiah Pointer was third in the women's shot put with a mark of 41-3.75, while Vanessa Portillo was fifth in the hammer and seventh in the javelin.

"We are thrilled about our outdoor season launch. This marks the highest number of student-athletes from our team to appear on the first national list during my tenure at Cal State LA, Cal State LA head coach Tina Fernandez said. "It was remarkable to witness multiple personal bests achieved in every event. Notable performances included newcomer Matthew Bender, who secured second place with a personal best of nearly 200 feet in his inaugural meet in the javelin, and Vanessa Portillo, who improved her personal best marks."

"Additionally, our throwers demonstrated significant progress, with several earning spots on the national list. The hurdles group, having gained valuable experience last year, is eager to enhance their performances with the addition of new members. Our team comprises both young talent and experienced athletes. The distance group continues to show impressive advancements, while our women's sprint team is youthful and brimming with potential, complemented by a talented and seasoned men's sprint team. Five of our sprinters achieved personal bests, securing their places on the national outdoor list."

"The men's 4x100m relay commenced with an impressive performance; however, a bad handoff occurred in the second exchange zone between the second and third runners. Consequently, we will need to await the timing results to assess our standing. Both Drew Hill (100m) and Jonon Young (Long Jump) currently rank second on the national list. I take great pride in the accomplishments of all our athletes and coaches. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our parents, alumni, and friends for their unwavering support of the Golden Eagles. 

Cal State LA will return to action next Friday at the RCC Invitational.

ROSSI RELAYS
At Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
Cal State LA Results
Men
100 - 1. Drew Hill 10.47; 3. Jahbari Fraser 10.74; 40. Emmanuel Huerta 11.69; 61. Noah Moreno 12.63
110 Hurdles -- 8. Gabriel Pearson 15.92
400 Hurdles -- 4. Gabriel Pearson 57.04
4x100 Relay -- Cal State LA DQ (passed exchange zone)
4x400 Relay -- 4. Cal State LA "B" (Drew Hill, Jahbari Fraser, Will Hall, Taiten McKiver) 3:21.50; 17. Cal State LA "C" (Gerardo Zuniga, Nathan Torres, Emmanuel Huerta, Josiah Hooks) 3:42.99
4x800 Relay - 18. Cal State LA (Nicholas Aninze, Burrell Adams, Joshua Lovato, John Covarrubias) 8:44.98; 20. Cal State LA "B" (Miguel Morales Lopez, Nicholas Delgado, David Rush, Trent Osburn) 9:03.07; 21. Cal State LA "C" (Christian Perez, Damian Bonds, Nathan Torres, Gerardo Zuniga) 9:15.78
4000 Distance Relay -- 14. Cal State LA (Miguel Morales Lopez, John Covarrubias, Joshua Lovato, David Rush) 11:28.43; 16. Cal State LA "B" (Christian Perez, Damian Bonds, Trent Osburn, Nicholas Delgado) 11:36.89
Javelin - 2. Matthew Bender 194-9

Women
100 -- 6. Emmerson Wiggins 12.31; 8. Ski'lar Wallace 12.44; 11. Jonon Young 12.56; 18. Zariah Corbitt 12.83; 27. Cecille Lightbourn 13.11; Alyssa Polk 13.12; 47. Jenna Pagan 13.83; 53. Ariana Ayala 14.49; 55. Jaqueline Monroy 15.18
400 Hurdles - 5. Paula Romo 65.99; 11. Presli Dillon 71.11
4x100 Relay -- 9. Cal State LA (Ski'lar Wallace, Emmerson Wiggins, Dalia Romo, Paula Romo) 49.18; 13. Cal State LA "B" (Alyssa Polk, Jenna Pagan, Zariah Corbitt, Ariana Ayala) 51.71
4x400 Relay -- 4. Cal State LA (Dalia Romo, Destiny Moedano, Paula Romo, Emmerson Wiggins) 3:54.45; 16. Cal State LA "B" (Zariah Corbitt, Presli Dillon, Alyssa Polk, Ski'lar Wallace) 4:16.36; 19. Cal State LA "C" (Cecille Lightbourn, Jenna Pagan, Jaqueline Monroy, Ariana Ayala) 4:58.77
4x800 Relay -- 17. Cal State LA (Destiny Moedano, Mikaela Holguin, Alejandra Estrada, Nelly Garnica) 10:24.85
4000 Distance Medley Relay -- 20. Cal State LA (Alejandra Estrada, Destiny Moedano, Mikaela Holguin, Nelly Garnica) 14:10.80
Long Jump -- 1. Jonon Young 19-0; 24. Isis Johnson 15-6.25; 43. Jaqueline Monroy 12-5
Shot Put - 3. Sinaiah Pointer 41-3.75; 9. Vanessa Portillo 37-2.25
Discus -- 7. Sinaiah Pointer 120-2; 27. Vanessa Portillo 95-5
Hammer - 5. Vanessa Portillo 152-2; 20. Lelia Keene 127-7; 21. Sinaiah Pointer 123-2
Javelin - 7. Vanessa Portillo 111-5