2016-17 Women's Track and Field News

Sierra Sheppard breaks her own ARC school record at the California State Meet.
Sierra Sheppard breaks her own ARC school record at the California State Meet.

May 30, 2017

Immediately after unleashing her second throw in the discus competition, Sierra Sheppard jumped up and down with excitement because she knew her throw was another “PR” (personal record).

Beaver Alum Dodge qualifies for NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field West
Beaver Alum Dodge qualifies for NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field West

May 25, 2017

Dodge advanced to the NCAA West Preliminary Round with her 34:42.63 finish at the Mt. SAC Relays. She enters the meet at No. 41 in the women's 10,000m event.

American River Track & Field Women Place 4th at Nor Cal Finals
American River Track & Field Women Place 4th at Nor Cal Finals

May 17, 2017

Nor Cal Champion Abigail Finlayson’s first place performance of 11 feet 1.75 inches in the pole vault led a great day of track & field performances for the beavers.

Sierra Sheppard, Sabrina Aragon, Otolosa Bloomfield
New ARC School Record for Sierra Sheppard

April 24, 2017

Sierra Sheppard broke the ARC school record (for the third time this season) in the Big 8 Conference Championships, on April 24, 2017. A freshman, from El Camino High School, she won the Conference Title with her 42.75m (140’3”).