Vikings Track & Field Shine at the Viking Invitational: Recap of Standout Performances

The Vikings Track & Field squads were hosts to the third annual Viking Invitational this past Friday. The men's team claimed a commendable second place, while the women's team secured a respectable third place.

Here's the breakdown of standout performances:

 Men

• Kai Lauderdale sprinted to victory in the 100m and secured a solid 2nd place in the 200m.
• Noah Macias dominated the 3000m steeplechase, clinching the top spot.
• Nicholas Nance followed closely, securing 2nd place in the 3000m steeplechase.
• The men's 4x100m relay, composed of David Garcia, Jeremiah Artis, Kai Lauderdale, and Justin Auston, captured 2nd place.
• Similarly, the men's 4x400m relay team, consisting of Amari Shepard, Justin Auston, Luke Chibueze, and Franklyn Taylor, took home 2nd place.
• Louis Mazariegos exhibited a strong performance, finishing 3rd in the 3000m steeplechase.
• Franklyn Taylor showcased his prowess with a 3rd-place finish in the 800m.
• Joshua Jung displayed endurance, securing 3rd place in the 5000m.
• Lou Chukwu leaped to 3rd place in the long jump.
• Roosevelt Grier demonstrated skill in the javelin, earning 3rd place.
• Justin Auston and Gregorio Salas Lepe secured 4th place in the 200m and Discus events, respectively.

Women

• Simone Terry soared to victory in the long jump.
• Mia Jamerson showcased her talent in the triple jump, securing the top spot.
• The women's 4x100m relay team, comprising Simone Terry, Aniyah Wyche, Sa'Mir Braccey, and Mia Jamerson, clinched 1st place.
• Similarly, the women's 4x400m relay team, featuring Aniyah Wyche, Danika Hunter, Alona Washington, and Frida Hernandez, secured 1st place.
• Aniyah Wyche showcased her speed with a 3rd-place finish in the 100m.
• Natalie Paredes displayed versatility, claiming 3rd place in the discus and 4th in the shot put.
• Sa'Mir Braccey demonstrated skill in the triple jump, earning 4th place.

The Vikings Track & Field teams will hit the road again this Friday, March 15, at the Riverside City College Open.