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For the cross country team, facing courses over natural terrain, challenging hills, and outrunning fast competition aren’t the only things the Lions plan on conquering this season. Their main challenge is to combine their many personalities into one … [Read more] about Cross Country Picks Up the Pace
Vanguard Tennis teams headed to Point Loma Nazarene University on Tuesday, April 12th to go head to head with the sixth ranked men’s Sea Lions. The Sea Lions came out strong leaving no room for error, ultimately taking the victory from the Lions eight games to … [Read more] about 10th Ranked Tennis Team Struggles in Recent Matches
This spring, 2011, marked the third class to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame here at Vanguard University. In this year’s induction class there were five members added to the Hall of Fame. “One of the best things we have done at VU is the … [Read more] about Third Class Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame
The Golden State Athletic conference always features stiff competition for the softball squad. Against two of the top teams in the conference, the Lions dropped four games because of the inability to hit the runners in scoring position across home plate. “I … [Read more] about Scoring Woes Plague Softball in GSAC Games
When it comes to being frustrated, nothing compares to the men's basketball team’s latest frustrations: overtime. The Lions have yet to take the win in overtime, losing these last two games against San Diego Christian College and The Master’s College. The … [Read more] about Overtime Mistakes End Lions’ Season
For its first season, the swim team hit the pool and ended the season with a splash. The Lions went to the Pacific Coast Swim Conference Championship in Long Beach at the beginning of February 2011, where they swam their best. This was the last swim meet … [Read more] about Swim Season Ends with Success at Nationals
After a long season, the womens water polo team played its final two games Saturday, April 9. The Lions competed against Cal State University East Bay and Fresno Pacific University for what was to be their last chance to qualify for NAIA Nationals. However, … [Read more] about Water Polo Program’s First Year Deemed Successful
Up until this point, the baseball season has been quite a roller coaster ride. Through its ups and down, the Lions have shown flashes of greatness as they look to keep improving on the year. But, playing a grueling stretch of 14 games in 19 days has led to … [Read more] about Baseball Grinds Through Tough Schedule
The women's basketball program has become an enemy of its own creation. Due to its dominance in the past, the expectations for the team have become almost too high for reality. Ever since the Lions started making the Elite Eight and Final Four consistently, … [Read more] about Women’s Basketball Ends at National Tournament
On April 9 the track and field teams participated in the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational. Women standouts included junior Chelsea Van-Cott, who placed second in the womens 3000 meter steeplechase and freshman Christine Grimes, who placed seventh in the womens … [Read more] about Track Teams Have Eyes Set on GSAC Championships
The Golden State Athletic Conference will lose over a third of its members before 2012, dropping from 11 schools to seven. This will greatly affect its appeal as one of the top conferences in the nation within the NAIA affiliation. Athletic Director Bob … [Read more] about Key Rivals to Leave Vanguard Behind
Coming off a difficult conference record last season, the Lions will look to improve the previous 8-16 record. While posting a 19-11-2 record at home, the Lions struggled away from their home field. “I think we are going to show a lot of great potential … [Read more] about Softball Looks to Regain Winning Ways
Cross-town rival team, Concordia University, caused some damage at CU Arena in Irvine last Tuesday and sent the Lions back to VU with a loss. The Lions played well, but not well enough to succeed in taking home the win. By half time, they had a 10-point … [Read more] about Women’s Basketball Struggles with Consistency
It has been a struggle for the men’s basketball team this year yet again. Even with new coaches and recruits, the Lions have been deprived of wins. This last Tuesday, the Lions played NAIA’s second-ranked team, Concordia University. The Lions have won their … [Read more] about Rollercoaster Season Continues
This is Vanguard's first year with a water polo program, which hired head coach Ed Carrera to bring the university up to speed in both men's and women’s polo. Carrera was previously the assistant coach of both the men's and women’s squads at Concordia … [Read more] about Program’s First Win Evades Women’s Water Polo