NCAA West Regional Results
 
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.--- The Portland Pilots men's and women's track and field teams concluded competition at the NCAA West Regional meet on Saturday, and redshirt-senior Taryn Rawlings had the highlight performance in the women's 1500m, including a new PR of 4:10.20 to break her second all-time record just this May. 
 
While improving upon her own previously held first place all-time record in the 1500m, she also broke the school record in the 800m at the beginning of the month. Rawlings' time qualifies her for the 1500m semifinal at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas.
 
Seven-time All-American Lauren LaRocco represented the Pilots in the women's 5k, finishing with a time of 16:47.90 to close out a very successful stint in a Portland uniform. LaRocco holds the all-time school record in the outdoor 10k, indoor 3k, and indoor 5k. She also took home the best finish in program history at 4th place in the 10,000m at the 2016 Outdoor Championships.
 
"Taryn was amazing today with another school record and trip to the final round," said women's head coach Ian Solof. "Lauren struggled with a foot injury and this is a tough way for her to close out her career but she goes down in Portland history as one of our all-time greats."
 
On the men's side, Caleb Webb, Evert Silva, and Michael Teran-Solano also competed in the 5k semifinal for Portland, Webb finishing with a time of 14:19.03, Silva at 14:24.97, and Teran-Solano at 14:26.09 to conclude the 2019 outdoor season for their team.
 
"I am very proud of everyone's efforts this season and discipline it took to get here," said men's head coach Rob Conner. "The teams' love of the process is what really stands out to me. They work extremely hard. Now we will take a break and get a jump on our summer training with the goal of doing big things next fall."
 
Taryn Rawlings will continue her season in the 1500m at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, beginning on Wednesday, June 5th.
 
2019 NCAA West Regional Results
May 25, 2019

Women's 1500 M Quarterfinal
3. Taryn Rawlings (4:10.20) PR – 1st place all-time
 
Women's 5000 M Semifinal
40. Lauren LaRocco (16:47.90)
 
Men's 5000 M Semifinal
31. Caleb Webb (14:19.03)
36. Evert Silva (14:24.97)
38. Michael Teran-Solano (14:26.09)