On Sunday evening inside Pioneer Gymnasium, Cal State East Bay hosted its Pioneer Athletic Awards Banquet, for the first time named 'The Pios'. Student-athletes from Cal State East Bay were honored for athletic, academic and community impact. Men's soccer goalkeeper and 2024-25 SAAC President Kelekolio Mateo Jr. was the emcee for the special event.
Below are the recipients of the 2024-25 Pioneer Athletic Awards.
Dominick Najar - Baseball
Female Freshman of the YearAlexia Fajardo - Women's Swimming
Emilie Giannini – Women's Swimming
Pioneer Impact AwardJeslyn Cuellar – Softball
Eugenio Perez-Vera Merino – Men's Soccer
Marissa Quintero – Softball
Kelekolio Mateo Jr. – Men's Soccer
#bEBold AwardAbigail Kern – Women's Soccer
Female Career Pioneer AwardAnnelise Garcia - Softball
Male Career Pioneer AwardCole McKain – Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
Easton Hether - Men's Golf
Ashlee Toy - Softball
Latest Men's Track
- FINAL RECAP: Men's Track & Field at CCAA ChampionshipsTURLOCK, Calif. — Cal State East Bay men's track and field likely wrapped up its 2025 campaign with a sixth-place finish at the CCAA Track & Field Championships presented by Pollo Campero, held Thursday through Saturday at Al Brenda Track at Warrior Stadium on the campus of Stanislaus State. The Pioneers turned in several standout performances, including one individual conference title and personal bests on the field and track. In total, the Pioneers' medal count included a gold and a bronze medal.
- DAY TWO RECAP: Men's Track & Field at CCAA Championships
- DAY ONE RECAP: Men's Track & Field at CCAA Championships
- Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Summer JacksonWhen Dr. Summer Jackson stepped into the role of Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) at Cal State East Bay in 2023, it was more than a professional milestone—it was a full-circle moment. A former Division I swimmer at the University of Arkansas and a proud inductee into the Sequim (Washington) Hall of Fame's inaugural class for her swimming accomplishments, Dr. Jackson brought with her not only an impressive academic background but a deeply personal connection to the student-athlete journey.
- Pioneer Preview: May 1-7Only one Pioneer team has regular season action remaining, as other teams are in postseason play. Baseball hosts the final home series of the season from Thursday to Saturday, Softball will go after a CCAA Tournament Championship, Men's and Women's Track & Field will chase medals at the CCAA Championships and next Monday through Wednesday, Women's Golf will look for a regional performance that earns a spot in the NCAA Championships for a third straight year.
- MEET RECAP: Men's Track & Field Concludes Regular Season at Johnny Mathis InvitationalSAN FRANCISCO — Cal State East Bay men's track and field capped its 2025 regular season with a strong showing at the Johnny Mathis Invitational, finishing second among 13 scoring teams over two days at Cox Stadium. The Pioneers delivered standout performances across both track and field events, highlighted by a sweep in the top-three for high jump and multiple field event victories.
