Meredith Corda

Cal track and field sent representatives to three separate meets last weekend, but its success was bolstered by its formidable throwing squad.

Only a handful of Cal athletes competed on Saturday’s meet, while most used the opportunity to soak in the sun and rest their legs.

The place an athlete finishes in is almost entirely dependent on the level of competition that they face, but times are indisputable evidence of fitness.

Assuming the role of the worker bee seems to come naturally to Corda — personifying the queen bee has always required more effort.

While it’s probable that the Bears’ season will come to an end in Sacramento, their trip will provide veterans with one last chance to perform on the regional stage.

With their latest event having been the Sac State Invite, the Bears’ progress this past month shows that they’re on their way to peaking at the right time.

As leaves sport new colors, Cal cross country trades high-mileage workouts for a more speed-centric regimen and embraces the pressure of each passing meet.

The men’s and women’s teams got a solid workout in, restored their racing legs and were able to soak up the atmosphere of their first race.

In nature a tree stands no chance against a bear, time will tell whether mascot superiority will translate into track and field success.

A successful day at Edwards Stadium started off with NCAA Division 1 rank No. 1 Camryn Rogers taking first in the hammer throw.