Vikings Rack Up Wins and Qualifiers at Cerritos Multi/Open

The Long Beach City College track and field team turned in a strong showing at the Cerritos Multi/Open, earning multiple wins and key state qualifying marks.

February 28, 2026
Cerritos Multi/Open
 
February 27–28 | Cerritos College
 
The Long Beach City College track and field team continued its strong early-season campaign at the Cerritos Multi/Open on February 27–28 at Cerritos College. The Vikings earned multiple event victories, several state qualifying standards, and numerous top-eight finishes across the two-day meet.
 
Event Winners
 
LBCC athletes captured three event titles during the competition. Jaden Akens led the way in the throws with victories in both the shot put and discus, highlighting a dominant performance in the throwing events. On the track, Fudail 'King' Burns won the 400-meter hurdles, showing strong hurdling rhythm and speed. In the field events, Mia Jamerson claimed the long jump title to give the Vikings another win on the women's side.
 
State Qualifying Marks
 
Several Vikings also reached important early-season postseason marks.
 
State "A" Standards
  • Gavin Wang – Decathlon
  • Zion Peters – Heptathlon
  • Cody Leak – 100m Hurdles
State "B" Standard
  • Charly Leak – Heptathlon
These performances position LBCC well as the team continues its push toward qualifying athletes for the 3C2A State Championships later this spring.
 
Top-8 Finishes
 
The Vikings recorded numerous top-eight finishes across track and field events.
 
Combined Events
Track Events
  • Keyvel Sowell – 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles
  • Cody Leak – 100m Hurdles
Field Events
  • David Zuniga – Javelin
  • Arie Anthony – High Jump
  • Benji Amofa – Long Jump
  • Lauren Farr – Shot Put, Discus
  • Alaa Hassouneh – Shot Put, Discus, Hammer
  • Mya Gallegos – Javelin
  • Morgan Washington – Pole Vault
  • Phyre Romero – Pole Vault
  • Amy Garcia – Long Jump
  • Jordyn Davis – Long Jump
  • Mia Jamerson – Triple Jump
Relays
The meet provided valuable competition opportunities across a variety of events, particularly for the Vikings competing in the combined events and technical field events. With multiple event victories, state qualifying marks, and a strong number of top-eight finishes, LBCC continues to build momentum as the outdoor season progresses.
 
The Vikings Travel to San Diego next week to compete at the Point Loma Nazarene University Invitational next Saturday, March 14th.