Cal Poly Track and Field Breaks School Records at Husky Classic

Mustangs set new marks in women's 4x400 relay, 200m, long jump, shot put, and more

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Cal Poly track and field teams had a standout performance at the Husky Classic in Seattle, breaking several school records. Lexi Evans shattered her own pole vault record, while Tatiana Cornejo obliterated a 43-year-old mile record. The women's 4x400 relay team also posted the second-fastest time in school history, and numerous individual athletes set personal bests and moved up the program's all-time lists.

Why it matters

The Mustangs' strong showing at the Husky Classic demonstrates the depth and talent of the Cal Poly track and field program. These record-breaking performances will boost the team's confidence and momentum as they prepare for the upcoming Big West Conference championships and potential NCAA qualification.

The details

Highlights from the meet include Lexi Evans' school-record pole vault of 14 feet, 9.5 inches, Tatiana Cornejo's record-breaking mile time of 4:37.77, and the women's 4x400 relay team's time of 3:44.53, the second-fastest in school history. Other standout performances came from Jordan Jackson in the 200m, Tayhlore Hoagland in the long jump, and Taylor Hofland in the shot put.

  • The Husky Classic was held on February 14, 2026.

The players

Lexi Evans

A Cal Poly pole vaulter who shattered her own school record at the Husky Classic.

Tatiana Cornejo

A Cal Poly distance runner who broke a 43-year-old school record in the mile at the Husky Classic.

Avery Adelman, Jordan Jackson, Tayhlore Hoagland, Elianah DeMange

Members of the Cal Poly women's 4x400 relay team that posted the second-fastest time in school history.

Taylor Hofland

A Cal Poly thrower who recorded a personal best in the shot put at the Husky Classic.

Melody Nwagwu

A five-time All-Big West honoree and the school record holder in the indoor long jump, who competed in her final meet as a Mustang at the Husky Classic.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Cal Poly will now prepare to send a men's distance medley relay team to the Alex Wilson Invite hosted by Notre Dame next Saturday, February 21. The Mustangs are hoping to post a time that will earn them a berth to the NCAA Indoor Championships.

The takeaway

The Mustangs' record-breaking performances at the Husky Classic showcase the strength and depth of the Cal Poly track and field program. These results will provide a significant boost as the team gears up for the postseason and looks to qualify more athletes for the NCAA Indoor Championships.