LONG BEACH, Calif. –  Taking off for the first of two days in Big West Conference Championships play, the Aggies nestle in at seventh for the women and ninth for the men's side.
 
The team posted five podium finishes, with a gold from Dani Barrett, silvers from Muhammed Ahmed and Maya Shinnick, and bronze from Kylee Davis, Aidan Hagerty, and Ryan Ishibashi.

"We had a great performance from across the board," praises head coach Ngoni Makusha. "We still have some development to do in some even areas; overall, all coaches and students worked very hard this year. We still have a few athletes set to compete at the west regional NCAA preliminary rounds in a few weeks. I am excited to see how we finish the season."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED (MEN):
Junior Muhammed Ahmed posted an incredible time of 29:21.74 for a silvery finish in the 10k race, securing the first medal on the men's side. Junior Ethan Brooks also settled into the top five finishers in the event, posting a 29:50.62 in the race.
 
Ahmed continued his reign, seating in the top ten for the 5,000 meter run with an eighth place finish with a 14:43.70 in the event.
 
Senior Michael Cooper also found his way into the top ten, scoring ninth in the 1,500 meter run with an impressive 3:49.98.
 
Seniors Aidan Hagerty and Ryan Ishibashi tied for third place in the pole vault, matching a 4.90 meter vault.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED (WOMEN):
A surprise to none, senior Dani Barrett crowned herself golden in the 10k race, pulling a full minute ahead of the pack for a 34:28.43 finish. Her work qualified her for the NCAA preliminary round. 
 
Kylee Davis posts third in the long jump, her 6.07-meter clearance good for the bronze position. Junior Kadidja Sangare posted sixth in the event with a 6.02-meter finish as well.
 
Junior Maya Shinnick posted second in the 400 meter dash, running a speedy 53.34 to earn her hardware in the event.
 
Ashpreet Kler and Hailey Hernandez took fifth and sixth in the Hammer Throw, Kler throwing a 54.30 performance, while Hernandez recorded a new personal best with a 52.55 flight.
 
Over at pole vault, Sarah Graessley and Sydney McCann posted fourth and sixth overall, finding their way over 3.87 meters of air.
 
FULL RESULTS
 
Long Jump
3 - Kylee Davis (6.07m)
6 - Kadidja Sangare (6.02m)
 
Triple Jump
13 – Rachel Fruchtmann (11.65m)
 
Pole Vault
4 – Sarah Graessley (3.87m)
6 – Sydney McCann (3.87m)
 
3 – Aidan Hagerty (4.90m)
3 – Ryan Ishibashi (4.90m)
 
1,500M Run
9 – Michael Cooper (3:49.98)
 
High Jump
15 - Daren Randolph (1.91m)
18 - Caveli Hensley (1.91m)
 
Hammer Throw
5 – Ashpreet Kler (54.30m)
6 – Hailey Hernandez (52.55m)
20– Elizabeth Povey (44.30m)
 
10,000 Meter Run
1 - Dani Barrett (34:28.43)
8 - Lauren Villegas (36:00.71)
9 - Fiona McGrath (36:01.42)
12 – Shae Hill (36:17.91)
17 - Stormy Wallace (36:52.07)
 
2 - Muhammed Ahmed (29:21.74)
5 - Ethan Brooks (29:50.62)
 
200M Dash
6 – Maya Shinnick (23.80)
 
5,000 M Run
11 - Fiona McGrath (17:12.29)
13 – Lauren Villegas (17:15.81)
27 - Shae Hill (17:48.69)
29 – Stormy Wallace (17:50.88)
 
8 - Muhammed Ahmed (14:43.70)
11 - Chris Coles (14:50.99)
17 - Michael Cooper (14:55.66)
20 – Ethan Brooks (14:59.38)
26 - Caden Hicks (15:15.61)
 
Steeplechase
10 – Caden Hicks (9:14.69)
11 – Chris Coles (9:16.77)
13 – Donavan Cheruiyot (9:24.26)
18 – Chance Tokubo (10:51.73)
 
11 – Grace Dunham (11:19.40)
15 – Kayla Rutz (11:31.83)
19 – Kiah Aitken (11:43.75)
        
4x100M Relay
7 – Kylee Davis, Cierra Kinsey, Kadidja Sangare, Maya Shinnick, Riley Lankford (46.32)
8 – Andrew Aburano, Riley Leyva, Luke Wales, Darien Langley, Francisco Sanchez (42.23)
 
400M Dash
2 – Maya Shinnick (53.34)
15 – Cierra Kinsey (56.74)
 
22 – Luke Wales (49.31)

100M Dash
23 – Andrew Aburano (10.75)
29 – Darien Langley (10.99)
30 – Riley Leyva (10.99)
32 – Francisco Sanchez (11.13)
 
Shot Put
5 – Brianna Nunn (14.60m)
14 – Chinyere Egbuziem (13.23)
 
4x400M Relay
8 – Maya Shinnick, Cierra Kinsey, Dominika Janik, Elle Middleton, Ashleigh Christy (3:49.90)
 
9 – Harrison Hansen, Luke Wales, Andrew Aburano, Riley Leyva (3:20.61)
 
Discus
15 – Jake Joerger (45.77m)
17– Santiago Adan (42.84m)
 
Javelin
13 – Harrison Hansen (49.53m)
 
800M Run
17 - Lucas Tam (1:54.33)