Three `Runners Post CSUB Top 10 Marks in Season Opener

MALIBU, Calif. – The Cal State Bakersfield cross country team opened the 2026 season with a solid showing at Pepperdine's Waves Invitational. The Roadrunners raced the 4k course while posting three times in the CSUB Top 10 records.

Key Facts

Cal State Bakersfield finished third of five teams behind Pepperdine and USC.
The `Runners were led by sophomore Ava Leisenfelder, who set CSUB's freshman 4k record at this same meet a year ago.

How it Happened

Leisenfelder crossed the finish line first for the `Runners and ninth overall. Her time of 14:35.3 is a new PR and ranks her third in CSUB history. Coming in right behind Leisenfelder was freshman Hannah Isaa, who posted a mark of 15:03.3, good enough to tie for fifth on the Bakersfield depth chart.

The final `Runner who posted a time worthy of the Top 10 list was Morgan McKenna (15:47, 10th). Another pair of CSUB newcomers Yureimei Vasquez (15:52) and Mia Leisenfelder (15:53) would have been on the list were it not for their teammates bumping them to 11th and 12th, respectively.

What's Next?

The `Runners will have about a month to prepare for their next race:

CSUB at Master's Invitational
- Oct. 3
- Santa Clarita, CA

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

Ava Leisenfelder: Freshman

Mia Leisenfelder: Junior; She/Her/Hers

Morgan McKenna: Junior

Players Mentioned

Ava Leisenfelder
: Freshman

Mia Leisenfelder
: Junior; She/Her/Hers

Morgan McKenna
: Junior

Players Mentioned

Ava Leisenfelder

Mia Leisenfelder

Morgan McKenna

Players Mentioned

Ava Leisenfelder

Mia Leisenfelder

Morgan McKenna