OCCIDENTAL, Calif --- The Portland Pilot Men's and Women's track & field teams competed today at the Occidental Invite in California. Lauren LaRocco led the Pilots through a successful day with a victory in the 5000 meters. Finishing first overall for the women, she crossed the line at 15:58. 31. Anne Luijten and Anna Farello followed close behind with times of 16:20.23 and 16:26.16 respectively.
Parkes Kendrick started off the afternoon for the Pilots in the 1500 meters. Placing third overall, she ran her season-best with a time of 4:22.10.
Lorea Ibarzabal competed in the 800 meters later in the day, running a time of 2:08.