LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State is back in action this weekend for two meets in the state of California – the Mike Fanelli Track Classic and the Stanford Invitational. The Mike Fanelli Track Classic, hosted by San Francisco State is set for April 3-5, while the Stanford Invitational will be a two-day meet beginning on April 4. Fans can follow along with the Mike Fanelli Track Classic results at this link, while Stanford Invitational live results can be seen here.
 
The Starting Line

• The Aggies compete in split competition for the second straight week, heading to northern California for the Mike Fanelli Track Classic in San Francisco, Calif., and the Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif.
• Teams competing in the meets include Boston College, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Utah, Wisconsin, SMU, Nevada, Fresno State, Hawai'i and host San Francisco State, among others.
• As a team, the Crimson & White will compete in five events across the two meets: 800m, 1500m, mile run, 5000 and the Distance Medley Relay, while a select group of cross country athletes on the men's side will run in the mile, 5000m and the DMR.

 
Class of CUSA

• Multiple NM State student-athletes rank within the top five in Conference USA, including:

 
Alesha Lane – 2^nd Shot Put
Rachel O'Brien – 2^nd 1500m
Kamryn Cadle – 3^rd Shot Put
Alesha Lane – 3^rd Discus
Jaylah McDonnell – 3^rd Long Jump
Rachel O'Brien – 3^rd 800m
4x100 – 3^rd
4x400 – 3^rd
Jhana Downie – 4^th 100m
Bailey Beene – 5^th Javelin
Marlene Mosqueda – 5^th 800m
 
Aggie Accolades

• As the Aggies start their outdoor season of competition, multiple current Aggies rank inside the top 10 marks in program history, including:

 
Aileen Alvarado – High Jump*
Bailey Beene – Javelin
Sierra Brewer – 100m, 200m, 4x100*, 4x400
Kamryn Cadle – Shot put*
Marlee Cavitt – 4x100*
Jhana Downie – 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100*, 4x400
Jahnya Hill – 4x400
Cameron Hodges – Long Jump, Triple Jump
Mariah Humphrey – Javelin
Alesha Lane – Discus*
Jaylah McDonnell – Long Jump*
Breanna Moss – 4x400
Rachel O'Brien – 800m*, 1500m*
Grace Pendarvis – 100m, 200m, 4x100
Sahara Tasker – 200m*
Mickaliliah Vassell – 200m, 400m, 4x100*, 4x400
 
* - Indicates 2025 season addition

Fresh Faces

• Following the departure of a historic senior class, the Aggies welcome a multitude of new student-athletes, with a wealth of accolades ready to make their mark on the Crimson & White.
• After competing with the cross country team in the fall, Rachel O'Brien returns to the Aggies for outdoor competition.
• Sprinters and hurdlers making their first outdoor runs with the Aggies in 2025 include Julissa Daniels, Jaylah McDonnell, Sahara Tasker, Sara McKee and Marlee Cavitt.
• Ellie Breckenridge, Samonne Cauley, and Kylie Rubrecht are set to begin their outdoor careers with NM State on Friday, while Bailey Beene is set to debut in the discus alongside the javelin toss.

 
Dual Sport Star

• Sophomore Marlee Cavitt is set to continue her track & field career with NM State after transferring from the University of Portland last summer. In one of the most unique situations in the nation, Cavitt is also a member of the NM State Soccer team, becoming a pivotal member of the backline defense, finishing third on the team in minutes played (1,575) in a debut season that saw the Aggies tally 10+ wins for the third consecutive season.
• Cavitt competes in short sprint events for the Aggies, posting indoor bests of 7.59 in the 60m dash and 24.39 in the 200m dash.

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