Westemeier, Nnoli advance to Southern Cal Finals

Brian Nnoli qualified for the Southern Cal Championships in the triple jump.
Brian Nnoli qualified for the Southern Cal Championships in the triple jump.

Ethan Westemeier and Brian Nnoli earned spots in the Southern Cal Track & Field Finals with their performances in the triple jump on Saturday at San Diego Mesa College.

Westemeier, a freshman from Lafayette, Calif., turned in his best jump of the season, taking eighth place at 13.86 meters (45-5½). Nnoli, a freshman from San Marcos High, placed 11th at 13.59m.

Mt. SAC is the early leader with 38 points, followed by Riverside (22), Cerritos (17) and Saddleback (17).

The Southern Cal Championships will be held on Saturday at San Diego Mesa.