With plenty of success in multiple sports, the Lumberjacks are coming one of their most impressive years in some time.
And that’s reflected in their Commissioner’s Cup finish.
On Thursday, it was announced that Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics finished fourth in the 2025-26 CCAA Robert J. Hiegert Commissioner’s Cup standings out of 12 conference schools.
It ties the highest placing in department history, matching the program’s previous best finish from the 2014-15 academic year.
The fourth-place showing is also just the third top-five finish in department history.
Cal Poly Humboldt totaled 73.56 points, trailing only Cal Poly Pomona (93.93), Chico State (87.71) and Cal State San Marcos (85.72).
It also was a dramatic improvement from the 11th-place finish the Jacks had last year, which is the second-largest jump in CCAA Commissioner’s Cup history.
“Over the past three years, we have made significant progress in advancing our athletics programs,” CPH Executive Director of Athletics Dr. Nick Pettit said. “The dedication of our coaches and staff, combined with strong support from the university, has positioned us to pursue excellence both academically and athletically.
“Sustained success requires a collective commitment, and I am proud of the work our department has done to elevate the student-athlete experience while achieving success at an elevated level.
“Earning our position in the CCAA Commissioner’s Cup standings is an important milestone for our university and a reflection of the progress we have made together. We look forward to continuing that momentum in the years ahead.”
Four Lumberjack teams finished third place or better in the conference standings, the most in department history during the CCAA era.
Humboldt also recorded seven top-five conference finishes, tying the department record for the most top-five finishes by CCAA-sponsored teams.
