Cerritos – The SF State track and field team completed its long weekend, competing at the Beach Invitational hosted by Long Beach State at Cerritos College.  The Gators were squared off against tough competition comprised of some of the top teams in the west.  Highlighting the day was the impressive showing by the 4x100 relay team.

"We had a great trip with two competitive meets down South," said interim head coach Tom Lyons.  "Today was an opportunity to come back and get used to competing a second day.  The marks from this trip were not as much an emphasis as the format of the weekend.  Adding to the experience was the large number of our athletes' families who came out to support us."

The meet started with the hammer throw where Alex Jones finished third in her heat and 38^th overall with a throw of 35.09 (115-01).  Ariana Luster placed seventh in the same heat and was 43^rd overall with a throw of 26.57 (87-02.)

In the 100m hurdles Laura Stoke placed 37^th overall with a time of 15:33, Jordan Guerrero placed 59^th with a time of 17:45.

Kareezia Younger  placed 65^th in the 400m dash, clocking in with a time of 1:01.41.  Five Gators competed in the 100m dash, led by Maya Cabiness' 18^th place finish, clocking in with a time of 12:39.  Hilary King finished 44^th with a time of 12:68, Stoke placed 74^th with a time of 13:05, behind her was Jazmine Tyler who finished with a time of 13:17, Marina Tucker finished 84^th with a time of 13:48.

The 4x100 relay team finished the day, placing 11^th overall with a time of 47.60, it was the third fastest time the relay team has recorded all season.  The lineup for the 4x100 for the Gators was Janesha Anthony, followed by Maya Cabiness, Hilary King and Brionne Baucham.

The Gators will return to action on Friday, April 25 at the Brutus Hamilton Invitational at the Edwards Stadium in Berkeley, Calif.

Beach Invitational Results