Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, April 13
Azusa, CA
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Bryan Clay Invite & Multis
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4/12/2023 1:30:00 PM | Track & Field
Fresno State Outdoor Track & Field - Event #6/7/8/9
Event: Bryan Clay Invitational/Pacific Coast Intercollegiate/Mt. SAC Relays/Beach Invitational
Host:Â Azusa Pacific/Long Beach State/Mt. SAC/Long Beach State
Date: April 13-15
Location: Azusa, Calif./Long Beach, Calif./Walnut, Calif./Long Beach, Calif.
Live Results: Bryan Clay Invitational | Pacific Coast Intercollegiate | Mt. SAC Relays | Beach Invitational
USTFCCCA Rankings
With the Week 3 rankings release on Monday, it was the first week that conference rankings were release. Fresno State sits third in the Mountain West, 100 points back of New Mexico but 58 points ahead of San Diego State.
DEEP AND DIVERSE
Through the first month of the outdoor season, Fresno State's throws group has proved to be one of the deepest, most diverse groups in the country. Currently, the Bulldogs are the only women's program in the nation to feature in the Top 15 of each of the four throwing events in the weekly event squad rankings.
CRACKING 60
At the Aztec Invitational, Cierra Jackson won the discus with a mark of 60.77m/199-4, the second-best throw in Mountain West history. It is No. 2 in the NCAA and one of three marks over 60 meters this season.
BREAKING INTO THE TOP 10
When the outdoor season began two weeks ago at the Kim Duyst Invite, 2022 Mountain West javelin gold medalist Rhiannon Genilla wasted little time moving into the program's Top 10. On her first attempt, the senior landed a mark of 50.47m/165-7 to move to sixth all-time at Fresno State in the event.
MAKING AN EARLY STATEMENT
At Kim Duyst, the Fresno State javelin group put their depth on display with all four throwing beyond 45 meters. Comparing to the last two Mountain West Championships, only former Bulldog Vanja Spaic had thrown farther than each of the four 'Dogs did two weeks ago.
BUILDING DEPTH IN THE SHOT
While throws coach Joe Riccio has quickly increased his depth in the javelin, he has managed to do the same thing in the shot put. That was shown at the Mountain West Indoor Championships when Fresno State became the third program in Mountain West history, and third since 2002, to have four athletes score in the shot put at an indoor championship.Â
AMONG FRESNO STATE'S ELITE THROWERS
While only halfway through her sophomore season, Cierra Jackson has already shown to be one of top throwers in Fresno State's history. In one outdoor season, Jackson already ranks No. 3 in the discus (58.57m/192-2) and No. 4 in the shot put (15.81m/51-10.5). In her second indoor season, Jackson made big strides, moving to No. 3 in the weight throw (19.82m/65-0.5) while breaking the program's shot put record with a mark of 16.74m/54-11.25.Â
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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Event: Bryan Clay Invitational/Pacific Coast Intercollegiate/Mt. SAC Relays/Beach Invitational
Host:Â Azusa Pacific/Long Beach State/Mt. SAC/Long Beach State
Date: April 13-15
Location: Azusa, Calif./Long Beach, Calif./Walnut, Calif./Long Beach, Calif.
Live Results: Bryan Clay Invitational | Pacific Coast Intercollegiate | Mt. SAC Relays | Beach Invitational
USTFCCCA Rankings
With the Week 3 rankings release on Monday, it was the first week that conference rankings were release. Fresno State sits third in the Mountain West, 100 points back of New Mexico but 58 points ahead of San Diego State.
- The Bulldogs are also the top team from the MW in the West Region, coming in at No. 9.
DEEP AND DIVERSE
Through the first month of the outdoor season, Fresno State's throws group has proved to be one of the deepest, most diverse groups in the country. Currently, the Bulldogs are the only women's program in the nation to feature in the Top 15 of each of the four throwing events in the weekly event squad rankings.
- Fresno State is No. 13 in the shot put, No. 3 in the discus, No. 14 in the hammer and No. 3 in the javelin.
CRACKING 60
At the Aztec Invitational, Cierra Jackson won the discus with a mark of 60.77m/199-4, the second-best throw in Mountain West history. It is No. 2 in the NCAA and one of three marks over 60 meters this season.
- Jackson was the 16th athlete in the last decade to surpass 60 meters.
- Her mark ranks No. 25 on the USTFCCCA's all-time best marks list and is second on Fresno State's list.
- Jackson subsequently earned her second MW Track & Field Athlete of the Week honor, and fourth overall conference weekly award.
BREAKING INTO THE TOP 10
When the outdoor season began two weeks ago at the Kim Duyst Invite, 2022 Mountain West javelin gold medalist Rhiannon Genilla wasted little time moving into the program's Top 10. On her first attempt, the senior landed a mark of 50.47m/165-7 to move to sixth all-time at Fresno State in the event.
- Genilla became just the second Bulldog woman in the last 15 years to surpass the 50-meter mark.
MAKING AN EARLY STATEMENT
At Kim Duyst, the Fresno State javelin group put their depth on display with all four throwing beyond 45 meters. Comparing to the last two Mountain West Championships, only former Bulldog Vanja Spaic had thrown farther than each of the four 'Dogs did two weeks ago.
- Rhiannon Genilla is the lone returner who competed in 2022. Harriette Mortlock is a freshman while Cerah Moren is a graduate transfer from Arizona State. Chloe Wood redshirted the 2022 season after knee surgery.
- After the Bulldog Classic, all four have thrown over 46 meters and sit inside the NCAA's Top 50.
BUILDING DEPTH IN THE SHOT
While throws coach Joe Riccio has quickly increased his depth in the javelin, he has managed to do the same thing in the shot put. That was shown at the Mountain West Indoor Championships when Fresno State became the third program in Mountain West history, and third since 2002, to have four athletes score in the shot put at an indoor championship.Â
- The scorers included returners Amelia DiPaola and Cierra Jackson, along with transfers Jordyn Bryant (San Diego State) and Jocelynn Budwig (Auburn).
- The group finished the indoor season ranked No. 10 in the USTFCCCA Event Squad Rankings with an average of 15.28m/50-1.5.Â
While only halfway through her sophomore season, Cierra Jackson has already shown to be one of top throwers in Fresno State's history. In one outdoor season, Jackson already ranks No. 3 in the discus (58.57m/192-2) and No. 4 in the shot put (15.81m/51-10.5). In her second indoor season, Jackson made big strides, moving to No. 3 in the weight throw (19.82m/65-0.5) while breaking the program's shot put record with a mark of 16.74m/54-11.25.Â
- The indoor shot put record was the longest-standing indoor record at Fresno State which was held by Dot Jones since 1986.
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FS_TracknField
Instagram:Â FS_TracknField
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