(Mesa, AZ) The Pima Community College women’s track & field team competed in the first day of the Region I Championships on Tuesday at Mesa Community College.
The Aztecs sit in third place with a total of 73 points. Central Arizona College is currently in first place with 95 and Mesa Community College is in second place with 81 points.
Freshman Morgan Pepe (Ironwood Ridge HS) captured the Region I title in the Pole Vault as she cleared a new personal-record of 3.72 meters (12-feet, 2.50-inches) on her first attempt. She is No. 3 in Pima school history in the event.
Freshman Maylee Thompson (Willcox HS) secured 16 team points on the day. She took third place in the Long Jump at 5.65 meters (18-6.50), claimed fourth place in the Javelin with a mark of 36.39 meters (119-4) and was fourth in the Pole Vault with a personal-best mark of 2.52 meters (8-3.25).
Sophomore Annika Arvayo (Salpointe Catholic HS) took third in the Hammer throw with a mark of 44.22 meters (145-1) while freshman Brianne Roberts finished third in the Pole Vault at 3.27 meters (10-8.75). They each earned six points in their respected events.
Other Pima finishes that scored points:
Kapualani Magnani (Empire HS) – Fifth place in Hammer throw 40.68 meters (133-5) (4 points)
Jenyce Lopez (Canyon del Oro HS) – Sixth place in Javelin 32.39 meters (106-3) (3 points); Sixth place in Hammer throw 39.20 meters (128-7) (3 points).
April Necaise (Hagerman HS) Seventh place in Javelin 31.48 meters (103-3) (2 points); Eighth in Long Jump 5.15 meters (16-10.75) (1 point).
The Aztecs close out competition at the Region I Championships on Thursday. Events begin by 3:00 p.m. at Mesa Community College.
See results from the Multi’s Championships and the first day of the Region I Championships on WingFootFinish:
https://results.wingfootfinish.com/meets/32260/events/individual/1312079
Press Release courtesy of Pima Aztec Athletics – Raymond Suarez
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