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Vanguard University’s Stunt team competed in three games between February 17 to February 20. On Thursday, February 17, Vanguard went head-to-head against Concordia University Irvine. It was a close game, but Vanguard lost 10-11. On Friday, February 18, … [Read more] about Stunt Team Weekend Recap
In an interview, Vanguard University’s assistant director of Campus Recreation, Kyle Kinney, said he wants to ensure a safe environment for students, faculty, and staff. After the original grand opening of the fitness center in Feb. of 2020, the fitness … [Read more] about VU’s Fitness Center
On Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, Vanguard University launched its very first virtual ticketing system. Vanguard decided to launch virtual ticketing for a safer environment because of COVID. Athletic Director, Jeff Bussell, stated, “About a year we have been in … [Read more] about Vanguard’s First Virtual Ticket Launch
Costa Mesa's community gathered on Jan. 30 at the Vanguard women's basketball game to honor the late NBA star, Kobe Bryant, for his impactful presence on campus. According to the police briefing on Sunday, a helicopter crashed in Calabasas and all nine … [Read more] about Women’s Basketball Team Honors Kobe Bryant
For the first time in 40 plus years, Vanguard University has a wrestling team. Gabriel Cortez is a freshman and current student-athlete on the team. However, the life of a wrestler is not an easy one. According to Cortez, the wrestler’s day begins … [Read more] about The Life of a Wrestler
For the first time since the 1970s, Vanguard welcomes back its wrestling team. Through Caleb Flores's coaching style and the team's relationship with one other, they seek to re-establish the wrestling program and start competing this upcoming winter … [Read more] about Back on the Mat
For Vanguard’s 100th anniversary, the Athletics Department will be inducting the 2020 Hall of Fame class on Feb. 14 and 15. Instead of just one ceremony, the department will be hosting a weekend full of events. The Hall of Fame is a list of individual … [Read more] about Hall of Fame to Be Celebrated with Full Weekend
The Athletics Department has added two new sports this fall, men’s volleyball and wrestling, following significant growth in the department. Director of Athletics, Jeff Bussell, noted how the number of student-athletes has grown from 187 to 355 in just … [Read more] about Athletics Department grows and adds fall sports
Head Coach of the beach volleyball team, Kris Dorn, and Head Coach of the women’s volleyball team, Jennifer Dorn, are both influential parts of the university's community because of their involvement in the Athletic and Spiritual Formation … [Read more] about Married coaches use faith on and off court
The stunt team ended their regular season with a 10-game winning streak. The team competed against University of California, Davis and St. Mary's College during a two-day stunt tournament and came out victorious, achieving a 12-4 season record. Coach Leslie … [Read more] about Stunt team finishes season with 10-game winning streak
On Feb. 23, the track and field men’s 4x100 meter relay team the school record in their first competitive race together. Their 41.45 second time is the fastest in the NAIA and automatically qualified the team for Outdoor Nationals. The team consists of … [Read more] about Track and field relay team breaks school record
After falling in love with the sport at an early age, Vanguard alumna and former Associate Head Coach Lauren Mascaro was promoted to the head of the women's soccer program last December. Mascaro first learned about soccer when the park near her house hosted … [Read more] about Associate coach promoted to head of women’s soccer program
Johnny Deryeghiayan could have never guessed that an undefeated high-school wrestling career would lead him into a life full of ministry and coaching to teens and young adults. Deryeghiayan’s record showed 26 wins and no losses for wrestling during his … [Read more] about ‘World’s Fastest Armenian’ and doctorate student begins coaching track and field
As the Vanguard soccer season ends, the seniors begin to look back at their final season and their time at Vanguard on the men’s soccer team. The final outcome of the men’s soccer team season ended in Round 16 in the national conference. The men’s final … [Read more] about Vanguard soccer seniors reflect on successes and challenges
Vanguard’s men’s soccer team hosted the national GSAC tournament in Irvine this November, with 200 tickets purchased by Vanguard to make the event available for students. From November 26 to December 1, 16 teams from around the country that gathered at the … [Read more] about Vanguard soccer hosts GSAC conference in Irvine