{"id":269753,"date":"2026-04-15T22:45:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/269753\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T22:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:45:08","slug":"ucsb-prepares-for-packed-weekend-at-mt-sac-relays-bryan-clay-and-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/269753\/","title":{"rendered":"UCSB Prepares for Packed Weekend at Mt. SAC Relays, Bryan Clay, and Long Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    Story Links&#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">GOLETA, Calif. (Apr. 15)\u00a0 \u2013 UCSB Track and Field will split off for another three meet weekend, sending Gauchos to the Mt. Sac Relays, Bryan Clay Invitational, and the Beach Invitational.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>MT SAC INVITATIONAL\u00a0<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n20 select Gauchos have qualified to compete across 13 different events at the 66th annual Mt Sac Relays hosted at the famous Hilmer Lodge Stadium, an opportunity to face off the country&#8217;s top programs at one of the most competitive invitationals of the track season.<\/p>\n<p>The competition will take place on Friday, with women&#8217;s heats preceding the men&#8217;s for each event. The track will open with the 4x100m relays at 11:00 a.m., followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/maddie-conte\/7777\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7777\" target=\"_blank\">Maddie Conte<\/a> competing in the 100m hurdles, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/pyrce-edwards\/7752\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7752\" target=\"_blank\">Pyrce Edwards<\/a> and Miles Maris in the 110m hurdles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Freshman <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/mattheo-lacasia\/7808\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7808\" target=\"_blank\">Mattheo Lacasia<\/a> will represent UCSB in the 400m, with Matt Staples following in the 100m. <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/maddie-conte\/7777\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7777\" target=\"_blank\">Maddie Conte<\/a> will return to the track for the 400m hurdles, with <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/mac-lamkin\/7809\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7809\" target=\"_blank\">Mac Lamkin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/finn-andrews\/7744\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7744\" target=\"_blank\">Finn Andrews<\/a> on the men&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Staples will double in the 200m, and Svea Wickelgren following in the 800m. The track will conclude with the 4x400m relays, slotted for 5:40 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The field will open for Santa Barbara at 11:00 a.m., with <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/natalie-lyons\/7788\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7788\" target=\"_blank\">Natalie Lyons<\/a> representing the Gauchos\u00a0 in women&#8217;s long jump. <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/kennedy-johnson\/7784\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7784\" target=\"_blank\">Kennedy Johnson<\/a> will compete in the triple jump, which is slotted to start at 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>BRYAN CLAY INVITATIONAL<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n21 Gauchos from the distance team have been accepted into the highly competitive Bryan Clay Invitational, hosted by Azusa Pacific University, for competition Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Bryan Clay will kick off on Thursday with the 10,000m run starting at 7:00 a.m., highlighting <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/lexi-darley\/7084\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7084\" target=\"_blank\">Lexi Darley<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/lindsey-reed\/7792\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7792\" target=\"_blank\">Lindsey Reed<\/a> for Santa Barbara. The steeple chase will feature two Gauchos in the evening session, with <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/jana-barron\/7774\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7774\" target=\"_blank\">Jana Barron<\/a> competing at 5:10 p.m. and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/manny-correia\/7749\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7749\" target=\"_blank\">Manny Correia<\/a> competing at 6:10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Friday&#8217;s competition will open with the 5,000m run for a morning session at 7:00 a.m., with select heats beginning at 6:40 p.m. This event will feature <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/addie-oversmith\/7827\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7827\" target=\"_blank\">Addie Oversmith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/ryann-strawn\/7796\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7796\" target=\"_blank\">Ryann Strawn<\/a>, Mathew Galindo, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/nate-osborn\/7761\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7761\" target=\"_blank\">Nate Osborn<\/a>, Zach Parker, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/parker-stickney\/7770\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7770\" target=\"_blank\">Parker Stickney<\/a>. Friday will also feature the 800m in the afternoon session, with <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/noah-gordon\/7805\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7805\" target=\"_blank\">Noah Gordon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/niall-monteleone\/7757\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7757\" target=\"_blank\">Niall Monteleone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/david-winston\/7819\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7819\" target=\"_blank\">David Winston<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/kenna-bradley\/7822\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7822\" target=\"_blank\">Kenna Bradley<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/isabel-ross\/7831\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7831\" target=\"_blank\">Isabel Ross<\/a> competing.<\/p>\n<p>The 1500m run will conclude the meet for UCSB on Saturday, with performances from Sierra Gill, Jordin Liberman, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/isabel-ross\/7831\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7831\" target=\"_blank\">Isabel Ross<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/manny-correia\/7749\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7749\" target=\"_blank\">Manny Correia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/carson-hedlund\/7807\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7807\" target=\"_blank\">Carson Hedlund<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/parker-herbert\/7756\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7756\" target=\"_blank\">Parker Herbert<\/a>, Niuall Monteleone, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/will-mulliken\/7812\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7812\" target=\"_blank\">Will Mulliken<\/a>, Zach Parker, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/parker-simmons\/7767\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7767\" target=\"_blank\">Parker Simmons<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/david-winston\/7819\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7819\" target=\"_blank\">David Winston<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>BEACH INVITATIONAL<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThe remainder of the UCSB Track and Field team will compete at the Beach Invitational, hosted by Long Beach State for two days of competition. Friday&#8217;s field will include pole vault, long and triple jump, and hammer throw. The track will feature competition in the 400m, 200m, 100m, and 800m.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday field will see more heats of discus, shot put, pole vault, long and triple jump, and hammer throw. Saturday track will feature a regular track program starting at 10:00 a.m. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>DETAILS<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFor more information on the Mt Sac Relays <a href=\"https:\/\/runmtsac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ScheduleALL.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">meet schedule<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/rt.trackscoreboard.com\/meets\/41526\/events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">live results<\/a>, Bryan Clay Invitational <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bryanclayinvitational.com\/_files\/ugd\/839836_59676353fc1648718078c2b1b6c45095.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">meet schedule<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com\/meets\/13512\/events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">live results<\/a>, as well as the Beach Invitational<a href=\"https:\/\/longbeachstate.com\/documents\/2026\/3\/30\/2026_BEACH_INVITE-Time_Schedule-TENTATIVE.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> meet schedule<\/a> and results, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UCSBGauchos.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>LAST MEET<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nAt last weekend&#8217;s Challenge Cup, the UC Santa Barbara women&#8217;s team captured the team title for the first time since 2018, highlighted by a school record performance in the 4&#215;100 relay and several key scoring finishes across the track and field events.<\/p>\n<p>Sierra Gill won the 1500m in 4:36.3), followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/jordin-lieberman\/7826\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7826\" target=\"_blank\">Jordin Lieberman<\/a> in second, while <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/kenna-bradley\/7822\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7822\" target=\"_blank\">Kenna Bradley<\/a> captured the 800m with 2:10.80 and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/isabel-ross\/7831\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7831\" target=\"_blank\">Isabel Ross<\/a> close behind in a personal best 2:11.18. <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/maddie-conte\/7777\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7777\" target=\"_blank\">Maddie Conte<\/a> anchored the hurdles group with wins in both the 100m hurdles (13.88) and 400m hurdles (59.59), and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field\/roster\/parker-halgren\/7782\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7782\" target=\"_blank\">Parker Halgren<\/a> added a second place finish and personal best in the 100m\u00a0 with 11.64.<\/p>\n<p>On the men&#8217;s side, Matt Staples led the sprints with a personal best 10.40 for second in the 100m and returned to place third in the 200m, while <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/parker-herbert\/7756\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7756\" target=\"_blank\">Parker Herbert<\/a> with 3:56.93 in the 1500m and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsbgauchos.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field\/roster\/noah-gordon\/7805\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"7805\" target=\"_blank\">Noah Gordon<\/a> placing second in the 800m highlighted the distance group. UCSB also added key points with second place finishes in both the men&#8217;s 4x100m and 4x400m relays.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; Story Links&#13; &#13; GOLETA, Calif. 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