After missing out on the podium last year, the San Diego Mesa College women's track and field team bounced back, claiming third place at the 2025 3C2A State Championships this past weekend at College of San Mateo.

The Olympians finished with 74 points. Riverside City College edged out Mesa for second with 75 points, and Modesto College took the top spot, scoring 91.50. 

The team had a 1-2 punch in the 800 meter.  Sophomore Joelle Tonne claimed the top spot, taking the state title in 2:17.17. Right behind her, freshman teammate Jazzlyn Islas placed second with a time of 2:18.99.

“Our women’s team did an outstanding job and executed as a team,” states head coach Sean Ricketts. “They showed up and competed on two cold and windy days. They performed and did what we asked of them.” Ricketts also adds that this women’s team is one of the best well-rounded teams he’s had at Mesa, which is a good sign on the programs trend for the future. Over the last three years, the women’s team has placed third twice in the last three years.   

The following athletes, in their event, were named All-Americans:

Kaylee Tan Pole Vault 2nd Place 3.55m 11’7 3.75

Jazzlyn Islas 800m 2nd Place 2:18.99

Ashley Nash Long Jump 2nd  5.59m 18’4.25

Women’s 4x100m Relay 3rd Place 48.01 (Amorianna Leviett, Ashley Nash, Abby Lamirande, Abrielle Hagans)

Alexis Noble 5000m 3rd Place 17:56.40

Joelle Tonne 1500m 3rd Place 4:47.04

Kate Touchet Steeplechase 4th Place 11:39.48

Women’s 4x400m 4th Place 3:57.19 (Shayla Harris, Joelle Tonne, Amorianna Leviett, Bianca Calafato)

Other featured highlights from the state championships:  

Ashley Nash 100m 5th Place 12.06

Emily Pesch High Jump 1.55m 5’1 Heptathlon 8th Place 3721

Suhey Arce 10000m 8th Place 39:10.38

Ani Pabelico Javelin 8th Place 33.10 108’7

Haidyn McKenzie Steeplechase 8th Place 11:55.99