Warriors Compete at Gaucho Relays

The Westmont men’s and women’s track teams made the short trip to UC Santa Barbara to compete for three days in both the Sam Adams Combined Events competition and the Gaucho Relays.

On March 7, Westmont claimed a quartet of first-place finishes. Senior David Oyebade of Nigeria captured the hammer throw with a mark of 51.11 meters (167-8). Sophomore John Sakaguchi of Tokyo equaled the fifth-best long jump in Westmont history by soaring to a distance of 7.05 meters (23-1 ¾) to win the event.

On the track, senior Emma Bustamante of Walnut Creek came in first in the 1,000-meter run in 3:17.56, and freshman Lucas Satterlee of Beaverton, Oregon, won the 2,000-meter steeplechase in 6:42.27.

The Westmont men ended up second overall in the meet, finishing ahead of Cal Poly and Pepperdine. The Warrior women were third overall. 

“Eight weeks into the semester, the Warriors are beginning to benefit from their training, fitness and technique,” said head coach Russell Smelley. “I’m pleased with the progress of the team as shown in their supportive attitudes and their performances.” 

Westmont will host UC Santa Barbara in a dual meet on Friday, March 13.