The members of the men’s and women’s track and field team advanced to Southern California Finals after placing in the Southern California Preliminaries on Saturday.

The Warriors continue to advance as they head to San Diego Mesa College for the Southern California Championship Finals.

Rukayah Bent-Mikail leads EC in the qualifiers. She is the state leader and undefeated this season at 39 feet 9 ¾ inches. Bent-Mikail also qualified in the long jump  with a jump of 17 feet 6 ¼ inches.

Isis Garland qualified in the 100-meter with a time of 12.22 and in the 200-meter with  a time of 25.03.

Garland is the No. 4 qualifier in both events and in the 1,600-meter relay.

Michelle Woodruff, high jumper, remained undefeated in the high jump against competition.

“It’s hard to believe that I’m undefeated and ranked No. 1 in state,” Woodruff said. “It’s just hard to comprehend because last year I wasn’t even close.  But I have worked hard all season, I just hope I can keep it up and win the state championships.”

Ronisha Vallery qualified in the 400-meter 57.38 and the 200-meter at 25.39.

Vallery also qualified in the long jump at 18 feet 3 ¾ inches and the 1,600-meter relay.

Katrina Wilbanks qualified in  the pole vault with a qualifying height of 10-1.

Salina Ropati qualified with her throw in the shot put of 39 feet 1 inches.

Ruby Davis qualified in the long jump with her 17 feet 3 inches jump.

“Victor Martin has really stepped-up this season as has Katrina Wilbanks in the pole vault. They have been doing really well and will likely to continue to impress not only us, but the state,” Dean Lofgren, coach, said.

Martin, who led the Warriors in the qualifiers threw a leading throw of 51-3 in the shot put.

Anthony Lewis and David Rosales both qualified in the 1500-meter.

Alex Villiaescusa competed in the 10,000-meter final and placed 14th with a time of 33:34.67

Villaescusa, Lewis and Rosales will compete in the 5,000-meter final on Saturday.

The Warriors will be competing this Saturday at San Diego Mesa College in the Southern California Championship Finals.

“We expect some of the finest athletic competition in the state of California,” Lofgren said.