Sacramento State

Sacramento State’s men have become one of the Big Sky’s stronger track programs, with sprint/hurdle and jump production driving the team forward, so it is actively reloading those areas even after recent success; the upcoming loss of high-end sprint talent makes the 200 meters, 400 meters, and hurdles especially important, and the long jump and triple jump remain central scoring events. Cross country and distance are less established within the conference, and with an outgoing top distance athlete, the men’s side is also adding 800 meters through 5000 meters recruits who can raise both cross country competitiveness and track depth.

Sacramento State’s women are competitive across several event groups without one fully dominant identity, though sprints/hurdles and throws have been dependable conference contributors and remain the foundation of the roster. The upcoming departure of strong sprint and distance talent increases the need for immediate-impact 100 meters through 400 meters athletes, hurdlers, and women who can contribute in the 800 meters, 1500 meters, 3000 meters, and cross country, while jumps also need reinforcement to lift a group that has been less stable in conference scoring.

Sacramento State is currently prioritizing versatile Division I recruits who can score quickly in the Big Sky, with the men’s staff emphasizing sprint/hurdle replacements, horizontal jumps, and distance depth, while the women’s staff is targeting 200 meters/400 meters runners, all-around hurdlers, discus and shot put prospects, and distance recruits who can help both cross country and the 800 meters through 5000 meters. Across both programs, Sacramento State is also valuing multi-event style versatility within event groups, especially athletes who can cover relay legs, multiple hurdle races, or both cross country and track distance events.