Riverside City College has taken a commanding lead in the Orange Empire Conference after securing four individual championships at the OEC Prelims. The Tigers lead with 193 points, significantly ahead of Orange Coast College (27 points) and Saddleback College (25 points). RCC excelled particularly in the throws, dominating both the shot put and hammer events, which saw them occupy all podium spots in the shot put.

By the Numbers
  • Riverside holds 193 team points, with Orange Coast College at 27 and Saddleback College at 25.
  • Damien Ortiz won the shot put with a mark of 16.12 meters, followed by Omar Sanchez (15.45 meters) and Jace Collins (14.69 meters).
  • Joey Garcia won the hammer throw at 50.01 meters, with Sanchez (49.86 meters) and Zolan Frank (48.80 meters) also on the podium.
State of Play
  • Riverside is poised for success with multiple athletes qualifying for finals in various events.
  • Six Tigers will compete in the 800-meter finale and four in the 400-meter hurdles.
  • The OEC Championship will take place next Friday at RCC, starting at 10 a.m.
What's Next

The upcoming OEC Championship will be crucial for RCC as they aim to translate their preliminary success into overall victory. Fresh off strong performances, the Tigers will look to secure more titles and further extend their lead in the conference.

Bottom Line

Riverside has demonstrated exceptional skill in the OEC Prelims and is positioned to dominate the upcoming championships. Their impressive scoring in field events sets a strong precedent for potential overall victory in the conference.