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2026 Women's Track & Field Roster

Lorenzo Cilia/CSUMB Athletics

Rachel Hoops

  • Height 5-11
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Watsonville, Calif.
  • Highschool Aptos HS

Biography

2026 – Cal State Monterey Bay
  • Competed in eight meets during the 2026 outdoor track & field season.
  • Posted top-five finishes in the 400 meters, 800 meters, and 1,500 meters throughout the season.
  • Broke the school record with a time of 2:09.89 in the 800 meters at the APU Franson Last Chance meet.
  • Opened the year at the Fresno Pacific Sunbird Invitational, placing fifth in the 800 meters with a time of 2:20.41 and fourth in the 1,500 meters at 4:43.90.
  • Finished runner-up in the 800 meters at the Golden Gate Track Fest with a time of 2:17.37.
  • Posted a seventh-place finish in the 400 meters at the Wildcat Invitational with a time of 59.30 and also placed fifth in the 1,500 meters at 4:39.55.
  • Recorded fifth-place finishes in both the 800 meters and 1,500 meters at the Johnny Mathis Track & Field Meet with times of 2:15.36 and 4:43.60, respectively.
  • Competed in the 800 meters, 1,500 meters, and distance medley relay at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic, helping the DMR team place fourth with a time of 12:22.06.
  • Posted a fourth-place finish in the 800 meters at the Bryan Clay Invitational with a time of 2:10.97 and also ran 4:43.30 in the 1,500 meters.
  • Advanced to the finals in the 800 meters at the CCAA Track & Field Championships, placing fifth with a time of 2:16.22 after running 2:15.86 in prelims.
2025 – Cal State Monterey Bay
  • Participated in seven meets
  • Set season team best and PR in 800 meters (2:13.58 – Mike Fanelli Track Classic) and 1500 meters (4:38.12 – Hornet Invitational)
  • Finished first in the 800 meters in two meets – the Lobo Invitational (2:19.74) and the Wildcat Invitational (2:16.90)
  • Finished first in the 4x400 meter relay at the Lobo Invitational with a time of 4:15.81
  • Ran season best time in the 4x400 meter relay at the Hornet Invitational with a time of 4:09.15
  • Ran season best time in the distance medley relay with a time of 12:41.98 at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic
HIGH SCHOOL
  • Attended Aptos High School.
  • Ran for Coach Daniel Gruber.
  • Helped lead the Mariners to league titles all four years.
  • Earned scholar-athlete accolades all four years.
  • Garnered MVP honors for every year she competed at her respective grade. 
PERSONAL
  • Daughter of Thomas and April Austin Hoops.
  • Plans to major in kinesiology.
  • Upon graduation, she plans to attend the Vluggen Institute of Equine Osteopathy complete my degree there to become a certified equine osteopath.
  • Enjoys horseback riding.

Historical Player Information

  • 2025Freshman

    5'11"
  • 2026Sophomore

    5'11"