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The 2025–2026 academic year was another remarkable chapter for CSM Athletics, with Bulldog scholar-athletes excelling in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. Across the year, CSM teams delivered championship performances, postseason runs, individual state-level finishes, conference honors, academic recognitions, and meaningful service to the broader community.

Erica Dorn has her NorCal triple. And it was impressive. The College of San Mateo sophomore out of Westmoor High School, methodically won the 1,500, 800, and 5,000-meter races in succession at the Northern California Community College Track and Field Championships Saturday at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Ericka Dorn was an overwhelming double Coast Conference track champion in the 800 and 1,500 meters Saturday at Monterey Peninsula College, completing a perfect individual career double-double.

Ericka Dorn broke a pair of College of San Mateo records at San Francisco State’s Mike Fanelli Track Classic over the weekend. The sophomore out of Westmoor High School took nearly two seconds off her own Bulldogs mark in the 800 meters on Saturday, running 2:14.98 seconds, the best community college time in Northern California this season and No. 2 in the state. She set the former mark of 2:16.27 last year. 

Among his many accomplishments, Rush developed the Chronomix timing system and was elected to four hall of fames: The California Community College Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (1996), the San Mateo High School Athletic Hall of Fame twice, as a coach and again with the 1964 team that was nationally ranked (2007 and 2011). His final honor was a place in the College of San Mateo Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.

The 2024–2025 academic year was marked by exceptional performances across College of San Mateo’s athletic programs. From championship victories to individual accolades, the Bulldogs demonstrated excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Their achievements reflect the dedication, resilience, and talent that define CSM’s tradition of athletic and academic success.

Two days, two track state championships for College of San Mateo.

State finals competition at CSM begins on Friday, May 16, at 9:30 a.m. with the decathlon 100 meters and the hammer throws. Three other field events are scheduled opening day — the triple jumps, pole vaults, and javelin throws. The women’s heptathlon starts at 10 a.m. with the 100 meter hurdles.

With four Northern California gold medals in hand, College of San Mateo track and field athletes will return to their home at College Heights for the 3C2A state championships, May 16-17.

College of San Mateo is heading to the California Community College Northern California Track and Field Championships after crowning nine Coast Conference champions over the weekend. The Nor Cal meet will determine the region’s finalists for the CCCAA State Championships, May 16-17, at CSM’s College Heights Stadium.