HAYWARD, Calif. – The women's track team turned in a solid performance at the Pioneer Track Meet on March 9.

Hosting a track meet for the first time in over a decade, the Pioneers didn't disappoint the home fans.

In the 600 meters, Imani Heath crossed the line in a winning time of 1:39.14.

The women had one competitor in the 1200m run, but that is all they needed, as Celina Vera dominated the field of four in a time of (3:56.00).                                                                                                                     

The meet concluded with an exciting Distance medley relay. The relay consist of a three lap run, followed by a one lap, then two lap, and finally a four lap anchor. East Bay turned in a winning effort with a time of 14:25.12. The team of Vera, Shatalai Wright, Heath, Megan Osten and Chelsea Ingram outdistanced a San Jose State team by ten seconds.

“We saw a lot of growth in our athletes who have been training really hard, and are really beginning to understand how to run smart, and compete on a higher level,” Pioneer Head Coach Ralph Jones said. “I was proud of every athlete who competed, they all stood out, and those who were present for the meet were treated to some great performances from our Pioneer women's team.”    

The Pioneer Home Meet concluded a memorable day in Cal State East Bay Track history.

“For the local track community, it was a great event, as the Castro Valley Youth Club participated and were able to run some races in the meet allowing parents to see their elementary and middle school aged children compete on a college campus,” Jones said. "It was a great environment and excellent experience for our athletes and the young athletes from the youth club who were able to participate. I am hopeful that this is the first of many future events like this."

East Bay will be competing at the Hornet Invitational on March 16.