Final Results (PDF)

HAYWARD, Calif. -- Marquise Cherry shined for the Cal State East Bay men's track and field team on Saturday, capturing first place finishes in the long jump and 100 meter dash, and helping the Pioneers to second place in the team standings at the Chico State Wildcat Invitational.

East Bay's runner-up performance is the program's highest finish in a scored meet since joining the California Collegiate Athletic Association in 2010.

"Today was a positive step forward for our program as we continue to preach execution and work to instill consistency," said head coach Ralph Jones. "Today was a big test for us; we wanted to go into a hostile environment and perform at a high level, and I think we accomplished that."

Cherry highlighted the day with a dominant showing in the long jump, out-leaping his nearest competitor by more than two feet. His jump of 7.36m (24 feet, 1.75 inches) ranks No. 1 in the CCAA and No. 2 in the nation for the season, and it places him seventh in Pioneer program history.

Later in the day, the junior from Diamond Bar made his season debut in the 100m and claimed another victory. Cherry posted a personal best time of 10.73 seconds, barely edging out teammate Khalil Corbin, who also ran a personal best and took second place in 10.77 seconds. Those times are the third and fourth-best in the CCAA in 2015, and they both rank in the top-10 on CSUEB's all-time list.

Cherry rounded out his day by placing third in the triple jump with a distance of 13.95m (45 feet, 9.25 inches).

The Pioneers sent four runners to compete in the 800m and saw a few notable performances. Leo Theus III led the way with a time of 2:00.47 to place 10th overall. Kyle Fetter ran a lifetime best 2:02.01, which placed him 14th. Orlando Ramirez took 28th with a time of 2:08.42, and Irvin Parada shaved 12 seconds off his time from last week, finishing 31st in 2:10.83.

The 4x400 relay team of David Caballero, Aaron Godine, Phillip Cuevas, and Michael Manalastas crossed the finish line in 3:29.90 to place third.

In the 1500m, Parada (4:26.96), Caballero (4:33.85), and Latee Piggee (4:36.75) placed 35th, 36th, and 38th, respectively.

Julian-Vincent Garcia finished seventh in the javelin with a throw of 40.44m (132 feet, 8 inches). He also ran the 100m, taking 17th place in the prelims with a time of 12.04.

"We are continuing to grow as a team, and it's really exciting to see these young men transform into winners right before my eyes" said Jones. "Today was another step in the right direction."

Next week, the Pioneers travel north to compete in the Hornet Invitational, hosted by Sacramento State on Saturday, Mar. 21.