College of the Sequoias Competes at Northern California Regional Multi Championships 

College of the Sequoias track and field competed at the Northern California Regional Multi Championships, showcasing strong efforts in the decathlon and heptathlon. The Giants were represented by a group of multi-event athletes who delivered several top finishes across the two-day competition. 

Women's Performances 

Katalina Castillo (Corcoran HS) led the COS women in the heptathlon, finishing ninth overall with 3,690 points. Castillo recorded multiple top-five finishes, including fourth in the 200 meters (26.43) and fourth in the long jump (4.94m). She also added a third-place finish in the 800 meters (2:30.63), closing the competition strong. 

Abigal Cutshall (Corcoran HS) placed 16th overall with 3,076 points. She highlighted her performance with a fourth-place finish in the high jump (1.49m) and added solid efforts in the 200 meters (28.63) and 800 meters (2:48.32). 

Men's Performances 

Richard Crakes led the Sequoias men with a fourth-place finish in the decathlon, totaling 5,738 points. Crakes posted several top-three finishes, placing second in the 400 meters (50.30), 110m hurdles (15.58), and 1500 meters (4:33.20), while also taking third in the 100 meters (11.49). He added a fifth-place finish in the discus (30.51m) and was seventh in the long jump (6.17m). 

Santino Ruiz (Mt. Whitney HS) finished 12th overall with 4,661 points, highlighted by a sixth-place finish in the 400 meters (53.22) and multiple top-10 marks, including ninth in the 100 meters and high jump. 

Justin Gerking (Lemoore HS) placed 15th overall with 4,204 points. He contributed across all events, with his top finish coming in the 400 meters (13th, 57.02) and added mid-pack finishes in throws and jumps. 

Next Up on the Track 

College of the Sequoias will continue its season this week with multiple opportunities to improve marks ahead of postseason competition. The Giants will compete on Saturday, April 11 at the Mt. SAC Relays, hosted by Mt. San Antonio College.

Team Results – Combined Events 

Women – Heptathlon 

Katalina Castillo – 3,690 points  

200 Meters: 4th – 26.43  

Long Jump: 4th – 4.94m  

800 Meters: 3rd – 2:30.63  

Javelin: 10th – 23.28m  

Shot Put: 11th – 8.14m  

100m Hurdles: 14th – 18.25  

High Jump: 12th – 1.37m  

Abigal Cutshall – 3,076 points  

High Jump: 4th – 1.49m  

200 Meters: 15th – 28.63  

Long Jump: 15th – 4.32m  

800 Meters: 14th – 2:48.32  

Javelin: 17th – 17.93m  

Shot Put: 17th – 6.04m  

100m Hurdles: 12th – 17.95  

Men – Decathlon 

Richard Crakes – 5,738 points  

100 Meters: 3rd – 11.49  

400 Meters: 2nd – 50.30  

1500 Meters: 2nd – 4:33.20  

110m Hurdles: 2nd – 15.58  

Long Jump: 7th – 6.17m  

High Jump: 5th – 1.73m  

Discus: 5th – 30.51m  

Pole Vault: 13th – 2.63m  

Javelin: 12th – 33.60m  

Shot Put: 16th – 8.39m  

Santino Ruiz – 4,661 points  

100 Meters: 9th – 11.91  

400 Meters: 6th – 53.22  

1500 Meters: 9th – 5:10.58  

High Jump: 9th – 1.67m  

Long Jump: 10th – 5.90m  

Pole Vault: 10th – 3.13m  

110m Hurdles: 15th – 20.10  

Discus: 16th – 20.33m  

Javelin: 16th – 30.84m  

Shot Put: 14th – 8.84m  

Justin Gerking – 4,204 points  

100 Meters: 12th – 12.11  

400 Meters: 13th – 57.02  

1500 Meters: 15th – 5:41.71  

Long Jump: 11th – 5.77m  

Pole Vault: 12th – 2.83m  

Discus: 13th – 24.92m  

Javelin: 13th – 31.90m  

Shot Put: 13th – 8.91m  

110m Hurdles: 14th – 20.09  

High Jump: 15th – 1.52m