Fresno Pacific's Track and Field team excelled on the first day of the PacWest Conference Championships in San Diego, securing a significant lead with 94 team points. In the hammer throw, Chavez Grey and William Jenkins claimed runner-up and third positions, respectively. The Sunbirds continued their dominance on the second day, with multiple athletes becoming PacWest champions, including Grey in discus and Tev啪 Podlipnik in javelin. The men's team leads the championships, while the women's team is currently in fifth place with 20 points.

By the Numbers
  • Men鈥檚 team leads with 94 points; Concordia in second with 69 points.
  • Chavez Grey won the men鈥檚 discus with a throw of 53.61m; Tev啪 Podlipnik won javelin with 68.05m.
  • Shane Bagley won the pole vault with a height of 5.00m, just short of the meet record.
State of Play
  • Five PacWest champions emerged from the Sunbirds after day two.
  • The women's team has 20 points and seeks to improve standings on the final day.
  • Final events, including the decathlon and heptathlon, are set for Saturday.
What's Next

As the championships continue, the Sunbirds' women's team aims to ascend from fifth place, while the men will look to extend their lead. Key races and events still remain, which could significantly impact the final standings.

Bottom Line

Fresno Pacific's strong performance at the PacWest Championships underscores a commitment to excellence, particularly with standout athletes earning titles; their momentum will be crucial as they compete for the top positions in remaining events.