LONG BEACH -- Cal State LA's men's and women's track and field teams battled through some windy conditions Saturday at the Long Beach State Beach Opener.

The day was highlighted by individual and relay victories.

Nicholas Aninze won the 400 hurdles with a time of 52.33 and the 4x100 relay team of Drew Hill, Jalen Kennedy, Mekhi Sanchez and Wallace Aflamah finished second with a time of 41.27, edging conference rival Cal Poly Pomona in the process.

The women's 4x400 relay team of Emmerson Wiggins, Dalia Romo, Jaylin Morgan and Jewel Perry was victorious, capturing the event with a time of 3:54.51. Romo was also second in the 400 hurdles with a time of 62.45.

Cal State LA will return to action next Saturday at the Oxy Distance Carnival Spring Break Classic.

Meet Quotes:

Coach Tina Fernandes:
"The Santa Ana winds were fully present during the competition. It provided an excellent opportunity for our Golden Eagles to prepare for any challenges that may arise in competition. Running, jumping, and throwing in such strong winds can be quite challenging; however, I believe we managed to adapt well. We achieved several personal records, one mark in the nation with Nicholas Aninze 400 hurdles personal best, and quickly learned how to handle the conditions when facing the wind directly. I commend Long Beach State for their efforts in making necessary adjustments to guarantee that all student-athletes could compete under equitable conditions."
 
Sinaiah Pointer:
"Finally accomplishing a big PR today made all the hard work count. Long Beach has always been a tough meet for me, so I'm happy that I was able to overcome that and go out with a bang!"
 
Emmerson Wiggins:
"Today I did really well in the 200 meters with a PR of 24.58. Every day I am trusting the process at practice and trusting my coaches what they are telling me."
 
Nicholas Aninze:
"Being part of the Long Beach opener was a great experience for me, not just as an athlete, but as a teammate. Every time I step on the track, I'm reminded that I'm not doing this alone. I'm surrounded by teammates who push me, support me, and hold me accountable every day at practice. I'm grateful for the culture our team has built. Whether it's early-morning workouts, tough sessions, or competition days, everyone shows up ready to work. That kind of environment makes it easier to stay focused and continue improving. I'm especially thankful for our coaches. Their belief in me and the guidance they give us daily helps me grow, not only as an athlete but as a person. They challenge us to stay disciplined, trust the process, and represent Cal State LA with pride. This season is just getting started, and I'm excited for what's ahead. My goal is to keep learning, keep working, and keep doing my part to contribute to the team's success."
 
Beach Opener
At Long Beach State
Men
Saturday's Results
100 -- 7. Wallace Aflamah 10.54; 12. Akeem Murph 10.76; 12. Te'Quon Chatman 10.76; 19. Jalen Kennedy 10.91; 20. Mekhi Sanchez 10.91
200 -- 16. Te'Quon Chatman 21.86; 30. Akeem Murph 22.75; 32. Chandler Richard 22.82; 35. Jeremiah Curls 23.13
400 -- 9. Drew Hill 48.77; 25. Jacob Quinn 51.49; 27. Walter Tindale 52.36; 30. Jeremiah Curls 52.38
1,500 -- 24. Raye Duarte 4:12.09; 29. Yahir Giron 4:23.60; 30. Christian Perez 4:27.54; 33. Miguel Morales Lopez 4:32.69; 34. Joshua Lovato 4:36.21; 35. Antonio Mendoza-Lopez 4:36.90; 36. David Bonds 4:42.61; 38. Damian Bonds 4:57.51
3000 -- 6. Raye Duarte 8:59.76; 10. Yahir Giron 9:14.91; 17. Miguel Morales Lopez 10:01.23; 18. Christian Perez 10:08.51
3000 Steeplechase -- 5. Nicholas Delgado 10:13.48
110 Hurdles -- 6. Tony Espinosa 15.75
400 Hurdles -- 1. Nicholas Aninze 52.33; 3. Gabriel Pearson 54.70; 9. Carlos De Luna 58.22; 11. Will Hall 58.94; 12. Joshua Pearson 59.73; 14. Issa Diallo 61.19
4x100 Relay -- 2. Cal State LA (Hill, Kennedy, Sanchez, Aflamah) 41.27
4x400 Relay -- 9. Cal State LA (Espinosa, Chatman, Murph, G. Pearson) 3:22.31; 10. Cal State LA "C" (De Luna, Quinn, Hall, Noyd) 3:24.07; 15. Cal State LA "B" (Sanchez, J. Pearson, Curls, Tindal) 3:35.06
Long Jump -- 6. Mekhi Sanchez 22-7.25; 13. Cahari Allen 19-8.25; 14. Te'Quon Chatman 18-11.25
Shot Put -- 26. Tony Espinosa 28-8.25
Friday's Results
Javelin -- 16. Tony Espinosa 133-1; 18. Noah Moreno 108-10

Women
Saturday's Results
100 -- 14. Keiasja Carbins 12.37; 21. Ski'lar Wallace 12.56; 28. Summer Stevenson 12.90; 30. Cecille Lightbourn 13.14; 35. Aniyah Johnson 13.69; 36. Miranda Moreno 13.70; 37. Ariana Ayala 14.52; 38. Lauren Ifeanyi 14.75; 39. Jaqueline Monroy 15.29
200 -- 5. Emmerson Wiggins 24.58; 14. Jaylin Morgan 25.38; 18. Ski'lar Wallace 25.75; 27. Georgia Gaylor 26.43; 32. Samiya Stevens 27.23
400 -- 5. Emmerson Wiggins 59.25; 7. Jewel Perry 60.32; 9. Georgia Gaylor 61.28; 12. Faye Iraheta-Lewis 62.90
800 -- 20. Mikaela Holguin 2:34.16; 24. Priscila Haro 2:43.82; 26. Jasmine Trujillo 3:00.93
1500 -- 15. Mikaela Holguin 5:09.82; 19. Marina Zeferino 5:14.90; 26. Priscila Haro 5:32.22; 32. Jasmine Trujillo 6:10.18
3000 -- 12. Marina Zeferino 11:18.34
4x100 Relay -- 3. Cal State LA (Wallace, Wiggins, Perry, Carbins) 48.90
400 Hurdles -- 2. Dalia Romo 62.45
4x400 Relay -- 1. Cal State LA (Wiggins, Romo, Morgan, Perry) 3:54.51
Long Jump -- 9. Summer Stevenson 16-11.50; 18. Samiya Stevens 15-6.75; 21. Aniyah Johnson 14-9.75
Shot Put -- 5. Sinaiah Pointer 44-9.50
Discus -- 8. Kailea Satterwhite 143-0; 21. Sinaiah Pointer 125-4
Friday's Results
Hammer -- 17. Kailea Satterwhite 133-4