Both San Diego Mesa College track and field teams opened their 2026 season close to home, traveling just down the road to compete at the Ross and Sharon Irwin Invitational hosted by Point Loma Nazarene University. The meet took place at one of the most scenic venues and marked the official start of the campaign for both programs.
Sophomore Abrielle Hagans captured the long jump title with a mark of 18 feet 11.25 inches, which currently ranks second in the state and sixth on the all time list. Sophomore Shamarion Unden posted a time of 47.57 in the 400 meters, the top mark in the state this season and sixth all time.
The meet provided the coaching staff with an early evaluation of the roster while also giving the athletes a chance to compete against four year programs. The meet also produced several State A qualifying marks and some of the top performances in the state, with athletes beginning to place their names on the all time lists.
Ryan Mann: 100m 10.35 State A, 200m - 21.19 State A #7 All Time
Shamarion Unden: 400m 47.57 State A #6 All Time
Jayden Anderson: 400m Hurdles 54.58 State A
Logan Graziano: Discus 46.03m 151'0 State A #10 All Time
Sterling Bryant: 110H 14.43 State A, 1st Place
Juleus Lewis: LJ 6.95m 22'9.75 State A
Ethan Garcia: HJ 1.90m 6'2.75 State A
Jordan Julien: TJ 13.89m 45'7 State A 1st Place
John Walker: TJ 13.72m 45'0.25 State A