IRVINE, Calif. – Concordia University Irvine track and field turned in a strong opening day at the Steve Scott Invitational, recording multiple Top 10 finishes and two new school records as the Eagles split competition this weekend.
Highlighting the meet for CUI, Julia Pisenti delivered a winning performance in the women's javelin. The junior recorded a throw of 45.28 meters to take first place while also setting a new school record, continuing to raise the bar in her signature event.
On the men's side, Max Castin added another record-breaking mark for the Eagles in the high jump. The senior cleared 2.04 meters to finish third overall, establishing a new school record and leading Concordia in the field events.
In distance action, Spencer Handorf posted a strong race in the men's 1500 meters, finishing fifth with a time of 4:01.07 to secure a Top 10 finish.
The women's distance group also produced solid results, led by Emma Timmermans, who placed seventh in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:42.67. In the 800 meters, Olivia Reed added another Top 10 finish, crossing the line in 2:20.13 to take 10th.
In the field events, Olivia Holmquist cleared 1.69 meters in the women's high jump to place seventh overall, contributing to the Eagles' list of Top 10 performances.
Concordia will continue competition on Saturday, with athletes returning to action at the Steve Scott Invitational while another group is set to compete at the Oxy Invitational.
