The Laney College Women’s Track & Field program is preparing for another great year following back-to-back appearances at the CCCAA State Track & Field Meet. Returning this year are Sophomore Throwers Jada Joshua, Jack Beltran, and Tupu Ve’e. Ve’e finished 7th in the state in shot put last season, hoping to improve on previous marks and continue to work towards the school record in her event. Joshua made it to the NorCal Championship in both shot put and discus last season, and looks to improve on her marks in both events, as well as place higher on the school’s record list for discus (4th) and shot put (7th). Beltran competed in the NorCal Championship last season in the discus and looks to work her way up on the school’s record list, currently sitting 5th all-time in program history.

Freshman Jazzmyn Brooks will compete in the throws this year in both shot put and discus. Brooks is excited for a strong freshman season and looks to build on previous performances from high school.

Coming off a record-setting performance in Cross Country and the program’s first appearance in the CCCAA State Meet last fall, Freshman Emily Wonsang will compete in the middle distance and distance events this year for the Track program. Fellow Freshman Careen Matar, Pily Ramirez, and Frida Veliz will also be competing in middle distance and distance events, building a strong group for the Eagles.

Freshman Stephanie Gong, Naomi Hyde, and Mei Dao will all compete in sprint events for the Eagles this season. All three freshmen are eager to represent the college this year at a number of meets across Northern California.

The Eagles look to make a push for the Coast Conference Championship this year and are excited for a new season with a strong group in all areas.