Both the San Diego Mesa College men’s and women’s track and field teams traveled north to Walnut, California, to compete in the annual Ron Kamaka Invitational at Hilmer Lodge Stadium.

The meet honors Coach Ron Kamaka, the longtime Mt. San Antonio College men’s cross country and track and field head coach. During his career, Kamaka led the Mounties to five CCCAA State Championships and earned numerous awards, including three SCC All-Sports Coach of the Year honors and recognition as the Men’s Track and Field State Coach of the Year. He passed away on March 6, 2022, following a battle with COVID-19.

Sterling Bryant delivered a standout performance, setting a new school record in the 110-meter hurdles. The freshman from Ramona High School clocked a 14.22, earning a State A qualifying mark. On the women’s side, sophomore Emily Pesch recorded a personal best in the heptathlon, scoring 3,882 points to achieve a State A mark.

Mesa competes in the Ron Kamaka Invitational each year to honor Coach Kamaka’s legacy. The meet also serves as an important opportunity for athletes to become familiar with Hilmer Lodge Stadium, the site of the CCCAA State Championships.

Highlights From the Invitational 

Sterling Bryant 110H 14.22 State A School Record

Jayden Bailey 110H 14.24 State A #2 All Time

Jayden Anderson 400H 55.42 State A

Ryan Mann 100m 10.35 State A 1st Place, 200m 21.25 State A 1st Place

Jordan Julien Triple Jump 14.25m 46’9 State A 1st Place

Logan Graziano Discus 44.70m 146’8 State A

Men’s 4x100 41.28 State A #10 All Time

(Mann, Fisher, Snook, Robertson)

Full Results:

https://finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/meets/13652/events